Releasable float assembly and method of operating
AssigneeJackson State University
InventorsKamal S. Ali, Ali Abu-El Humos, James C. Addy, Michael P. Cameron, Md Mohiuddin Hasan
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Abstract
A magnetic release assembly includes a housing defining a cavity, a permanent electromagnet positioned within the cavity, and a microcontroller electronically coupled with the permanent electromagnet. The microcontroller is configured to selectively provide power to the permanent electromagnet. A timer board is in communication with the microcontroller. A power source is electronically coupled with the microcontroller, the permanent electromagnet, and the timer board. The microcontroller is configured to provide power to the permanent electromagnet in response to an alarm from the timer board.
Claims9
A releasable float assembly comprising:
- a float coupled with an apparatus to be submerged in water, wherein the float is configured to be buoyant;
- a magnetic release assembly coupled with the apparatus, the magnetic release assembly including:
- a permanent electromagnet configured to be selectively engaged with the float;
- a microcontroller operably coupled with the permanent electromagnet;
- a timer board in communication with the microcontroller;
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- a power source configured to selectively power the microcontroller, the timer board, and the permanent electromagnet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.