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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 1990
Filed:
Jul. 31, 1989
Robert M Campbell, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
Mark G Duer, Jupiter, FL (US);
Other;
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided for transferring marine creatures from one pressure environment to another. The apparatus includes a rigid container having at least one access opening, and a fluid-tight closure for the access opening. Structure is provided for gradually permitting the escape of fluid from within the container, and thereby the release of pressure. Pressure-indicating structure is also provided to facilitate the release of pressure within the container at a controlled rate. At least a portion of the container preferably is transparent to permit viewing of the marine animal within the container. A method for transferring marine animals from one pressure environment to another is also disclosed.