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US 2014/0173966 A1Published application
Elasmobranch-repelling magnets and methods of use
OwnerEric Matthew Stroudinventor
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Abstract
Devices and methods are disclosed for repelling elasmobranchs with high-pull-force magnets, including devices and methods for reducing by-catch in commercial fisheries and protecting humans from attacks by elasmobranchs.
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A method for repelling an elasmobranch comprising:
- placing a permanent high-pull-force magnet that generates a magnetic field sufficient to repel an elasmobranch into the environment of the elasmobranch wherein the high-pull-force magnet has one or more of the following properties:
- (i) a pull force of greater than about 50 pounds;
- (ii) a nominal strength of greater than about 5000 gauss alone or in combination with one or more other magnets;
- (iii) a greater than about 5 gauss of magnetic strength at a distance of about 0.01 m to about 1.0 m.
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