Christopher W Shumate

US Patent:

59377917, Aug 17, 1999

Filed:

Dec 11, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/988745

Inventors:

Susan Ann Baugher - Joelton TN
Ronald Earl Brown - Franklin TN
Dale A. Johnson - Bon Aqua TN
Roberto Schipp - Nashville TN
Mark Stevens Newsom - Hermitage TN
Tien Nguyen - Nashville TN
Christopher Joel Shumate - Nashville TN
David Michael Terry - Murfreesboro TN

Assignee:

Flash Technology Corporation of America - Franklin TN

International Classification:

A01K 6100

US Classification:

119219

Abstract:

A mobile system for directing fish away from danger points at an underwater structure includes multiple submersible flash heads operatively connected to a power and control center installed inside a trailer. The flash sequence, rate and intensity are adjustable by the system operator in real time using a system control unit which can be remotely controlled. The flash heads, connected in a tri-pack configuration, are strobed in a manner intended to alter the behavior of the fish. The system may include means to generate an air curtain near the flash heads to improve light dispersion and water jet means to clean the lenses on the flash heads.