US Patent 7507132 - Transparent Surfboard with Shark Locating and Repelling System

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Grune, Guerry

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Segal, Marsea

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2023-08-22T18:24:59Z

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2023-08-22T18:24:59Z

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2009-03-24

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2023-08-22T18:24:59Z

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A transparent and shark-repelling surfboard or flotation board made of transparent super microcellular polymer foam with transparent coating. The surfboard or the flotation board has a locater device for locating large aquatic animals, and an alarm device for alerting a rider of large aquatic animals, such as sharks, located by the locater device. The surfboard or the flotation board also comprises a repellent or deterrent signal generator that is configured for transmitting interference signals to disrupt the electro-sensory perception system of the aquatic animals.

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https://hdl.handle.net/10161/28746

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United States Patent and Trademark Office

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US Patent 7507132 - Transparent Surfboard with Shark Locating and Repelling System

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Digital publication

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Duke

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Pratt School of Engineering

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