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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2023
Sub Sea Sonics, Llc, San Diego, CA (US);
David Bartholomew Chadwick, San Diego, CA (US);
Sub Sea Sonics, LLC, San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
An example line restraint system comprises a housing, processor, motor, release cam, and a receiver. The release cam comprises a stem portion opposite an arm portion. The arm portion may extend away from the stem portion of the release cam. The stem portion may be rotatably coupled to the motor with the motor being configured to turn the arm portion of the release cam between an open and closed state. When in the closed state, an overhang of the arm portion of the release cam at least partially defining a cavity capable of retaining a release line. When in the open state, the release cam opening the cavity to enable release of the release line. The receiver may be configured to receive an acoustic signal. The processor may be configured to trigger the release cam to turn based on the acoustic signal.