Litton Systems, Inc.

Thomas R Krishan

Peter W Bressler

David R Schiff

Albert C Paulovitz

Fernando M Guidone

Eric A Schneider

Eugene F Keohane

Hugh P McAdams, Jr

Robert J Malloy

Frank P Smith, Ii

Harry F Buschmeier, Iii

Nicholas M Tinari, Jr

John G Vattima

William M Gorman

Albert C Paulowitz

Combined transmitter buoy and bracket therefor

Transmitter buoy

A plural frequency antenna includes a plurality of antenna segment pairs, one for each frequency which is to be transmitted. The segment pairs are serially connected to one another and form a conductive path for DC current which charges a capacitor used to fire a strobe lamp mounted on the top of the antenna.

Multifrequency antenna having a DC power path

An emergency position indicating radio beacon is controlled by an annular switch ring which rotates to ON, OFF, SET, and TEST positions. In the SET position, the buoy transmitter automatically turns on in response to removal of the buoy from a mounting bracket. A light and an audible alarm on the buoy are activated during buoy transmission to alert an operator to the transmission in order to avoid false alarms. The mounting bracket automatically releases and ejects the buoy in an emergency situation in response to ambient water pressure, or the buoy may be manually removed from the bracket for deployment.

Emergency transmitter buoy and bracket assembly

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Newtown Square, PA, United States of America

Thomas R Krishan