Patents by Inventor Michael Wescombe-Down

Michael Wescombe-Down has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Shark repelling field generating cord
    Patent number: 7412944
    Abstract: A cord having two electrodes for generating a shark-repelling electromagnetic field about a user. The cord is connected to a field generator supported by the user, and in use, maintains contact with surrounding water, even if the user is out of the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: SeaChange Technology Holdings Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Michael Wescombe-Down
  • Shark repelling device
    Patent number: 7270083
    Abstract: A device (10) for repelling selected aquatic creatures, such as sharks. The device consists of an electromagnetic field generator (21, 30) for generating an electromagnetic field (50) that repels sharks and is supported by a buoyant device (20). This provides a shark-free region about the device (10). Multiple devices can be connected together to form an array of repelling devices, thereby extending the shark-free region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Seachange Technology Holdings Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Michael Wescombe-Down
  • Aquatic vessel hull
    Publication number: 20060016379
    Abstract: A hull (10) for an aquatic vessel which provides a shark-repelling region about the vessel. The hull (10) includes two electrodes connected to an electromagnetic field signal generator, which in use, generates an electromagnetic field (40) about the vessel which repels sharks. The electrodes may be formed from the ends of an electrode cord (23), or may be formed from conductive (24, 25) plates (20, 21) mounted to, or integral with, the hull (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicant: Seachange Technology Holdings Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Wescombe-Down
  • Shark repelling field generating cord
    Publication number: 20050039692
    Abstract: A cord having two electrodes for generating a shark-repelling electromagnetic field about a user. The cord is connected to a field generator supported by the user, and in use, maintains contact with surrounding water, even if the user is out of the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Wescombe-Down
  • Shark repelling device
    Publication number: 20050000465
    Abstract: A device (10) for repelling selected aquatic creatures, such as sharks. The device consists of an electromagnetic field generator (21, 30) for generating an electromagnetic field (50) that repels sharks and is supported by a buoyant device (20). This provides a shark-free region about the device (10). Multiple devices can be connected together to form an array of repelling devices, thereby extending the shark-free region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Wescombe-Down
  • Protective swimsuit incorporating an electrical wiring system
    Publication number: 20030233694
    Abstract: A protective swim suit to be worn by swimmers and surfers. The suit includes two electrodes, each connected to an electromagnetic field generating unit. In use, the suit generates an electromagnetic field in a volume of water about the wearer, which acts to repel targeted aquatic creatures such as sharks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Wescombe-Down