Underwater communication device and methods

Details Underwater communication device and methods Underwater communication device and methods

1994-01-19

1995-09-19

Cuchlinksi, Jr., William A.

Signals and indicators

Nautical

116 27, 116169, 446418, 446419, B63C 1126, G01K 110

Patent

active

054508100

ABSTRACT:
An underwater communication device that is simple in design, is simple to operate, is powered solely by a user's wrist action, has only one moving part, is maintenance free, can offer multiple modes of operation, can be made resistant to accidental sound generation, can be made neutrally buoyant, offers a wide margin of safety and reliability, and enables underwater communication up to 100 feet between scuba divers. The underwater communication device including a striker rod, a tubular housing and a support and guide member. The support and guide member supporting the rod in the housing. Communicating underwater with the underwater communication device by the steps of grasping the device approximately along its midpoint, and rapidly rocking or shaking the device from side to side or end to end, causing the endpoints of the striker rod to strike an inner surface of the housing, creating a sound that is readily propagated through the water.

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