Abstract: The instant invention is a video camera assembly which is adapted to be mounted in a thru-hull fitting so as to allow for safe and dependable viewing in various environments. A primary embodiment of the invention allows for directing the focus of the camera toward alternative fields of view by incorporation of the device within a conventional thru-hull fitting found on most boats. The camera includes a modified transducer body with a self-contained miniaturized camera available for coupling to a television or video monitor in a safe and protected location.

Abstract: The instant invention is a video camera assembly which is adapted to be mounted in a thru-hull fitting so as to allow for safe and dependable viewing in various environments. A primary embodiment of the invention allows for underwater viewing by use of a conventional thru-hull fitting found on most boats. The camera includes a modified transducer body with a self-contained miniaturized camera available for coupling to a television or video monitor in a safe and protected location.

Abstract: A steerable plow configured for towing in a direction along a seabed comprises a body and a soil cutting member slidingly connected to the body. The soil cutting member defines a cutting vane for cutting a trench in the seabed. The body includes two skids and a cross member spanning the two skids. The skids are spaced apart from each other and from the soil cutting member to stabilize the plow. A motive element is included to move the soil cutting member relative to the body, and a steering control receives commands from a remote location to control the motive element. At least one towing member is included to attach the plow to a tow cable.

Abstract: A comprehensive container inspection system includes axial container examining features, side wall inspection features and a controllable diverter for routing the containers to one of at least two sorting paths. Each stage of the inspection system is adapted to process moving containers, a continuous line of moving containers being processed and controllably diverted without stoppages. In an axial inspection area, containers are carried through rim, energy absorption and base inspection areas by means of side rollers bridging a gap in endless belt conveyor sections. In a side wall inspection area, containers are continuously rolled before a video detector operable to record and analyze images including at least three of the rolling bottles.