Techniques for providing variable buoyancy to a device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11560204
APP PUB NO 20210179234A1
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17122527

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A variable buoyancy device has an inner region and an outer cavity. The outer cavity extends at least partially around the inner region and is adapted to contain fluids, such as a liquid and a gas, the relative proportions of which can be varied to vary buoyancy. The inner region provides an advantageous location for equipment, while the outer cavity provides a significant volume for achieving a wide range of buoyancy adjustments.

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BOSTON ENGINEERING CORPORATION300 BEAR HILL ROAD WALTHAM MA 02451

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Cardenas, Robert Lee Framingham, US 18 450
Conry, Michael Beverly, US 23 133
Rufo, Michael Hanover, US 9 33
Scrimgeour, Todd Brighton, US 4 2

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