Submersible transport and launch canister
First Claim
1. A submersible transport and launch canister for use by a diver in the deployment of an airborne object, the submersible transport and launch canister comprising:
- a pressure vessel having an open end portion and a storage cavity configured to receive the airborne object therein;
a weighted lever arm assembly movably coupled to the pressure vessel;
a diver-actuated cap movable between an open position and a closed position in which the diver-actuated cap sealingly engages the open end portion; and
a propellant device fluidly coupled to the storage cavity and configured to propel the airborne object from the storage cavity and through the open end portion when the propellant device is actuated;
wherein the weighted lever arm assembly is movable relative to the pressure vessel to tilt the pressure vessel.
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Abstract
Embodiments of a submersible transport and launch canister are provided for use by a diver in the deployment of an airborne object. In one embodiment, the submersible transport and launch canister includes a pressure vessel having an open end portion and a storage cavity configured to receive the airborne object therein. A diver-actuated cap is movable between an open position and a closed position in which the diver-actuated cap sealingly engages the open end portion. A propellant device is fluidly coupled to the storage cavity and is configured to propel the airborne object from the storage cavity and through the open end portion when the propellant device is actuated by the diver.
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19 Claims
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1. A submersible transport and launch canister for use by a diver in the deployment of an airborne object, the submersible transport and launch canister comprising:
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a pressure vessel having an open end portion and a storage cavity configured to receive the airborne object therein; a weighted lever arm assembly movably coupled to the pressure vessel; a diver-actuated cap movable between an open position and a closed position in which the diver-actuated cap sealingly engages the open end portion; and a propellant device fluidly coupled to the storage cavity and configured to propel the airborne object from the storage cavity and through the open end portion when the propellant device is actuated; wherein the weighted lever arm assembly is movable relative to the pressure vessel to tilt the pressure vessel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A submersible transport and launch canister, comprising:
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a pressure vessel having an open end portion and a storage cavity; a weighted lever arm assembly movably coupled to the pressure vessel;
an airborne object stored within the storage cavity;a diver-actuated cap movable between an open position and a closed position in which the diver-actuated cap sealingly engages the open end portion to impede the ingress of water into the storage cavity when the submersible transport and launch canister is submerged; and a propellant device fluidly coupled to the storage cavity and, upon diver actuation, configured to propel the airborne object from the storage cavity and through the open end portion; wherein the weighted lever arm assembly is movable relative to the pressure vessel to tilt the pressure vessel. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A submersible transport and launch canister for deployment of an airborne object, the submersible transport and launch canister comprising:
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a pressure vessel having an open end portion and a storage cavity configured to receive the airborne object therein; a cap movable between an open position and a closed position in which the cap sealingly engages the open end portion; a float collar mounted to the pressure vessel proximate the open end portion; a weighted lever arm assembly hingedly coupled to the pressure vessel, wherein the weighted lever arm assembly is movable relative to the pressure vessel to tilt the pressure vessel; and a propellant device coupled to the storage cavity and configured to launch the airborne object from the storage cavity and through the open end portion when the propellant device is actuated.
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