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Submersible transport and launch canister and methods for the use thereof

  • US 8,205,829 B2
  • Filed: 03/03/2010
  • Issued: 06/26/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for deploying an airborne object utilizing a submersible transport and launch canister of the type that includes a pressure vessel in which the airborne object is stored and a cap which sealingly engages the pressure vessel, the method comprising the steps of:

  • positioning an end portion of the pressure vessel above the surface level of a body of water;

    opening the cap, wherein the cap is a diver-actuated cap movable between an open position and a closed position in which the diver-actuated cap sealingly engages the end portion of the pressure vessel; and

    launching the airborne object from the pressure vessel while in the body of water.

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