Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Signal transducers – Underwater type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-12
2007-06-12
Lobo, Ian J. (Department: 3662)
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Signal transducers
Underwater type
Reexamination Certificate
active
10934578
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an improved support and lock for use in conjunction with a mobile sonar unit or other device. The improved support is rotatably coupled to the sonar unit base by a coupling assembly. A stabilizing member is slideably coupled to the distal end of the support via a locking assembly. Advantageously, the support maintains an object, such as a transducer, in a selected position and is able to resist deflection despite adverse environment conditions. Further, the disclosed locking assembly can be used for a wide variety of other applications.
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Exhibit A, Jul. 6, 2003.
Model LFP 300 Fish LO-K-TOR; Lowrance Electronics Installation and Operation Manual.
Alston & Bird LLP
Lobo Ian J.
Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
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