Quincy, Massachusetts Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Image Acoustics Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for advancing deep-sea sonar and acoustic sensing. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11911793, titled ‘Deep submergence bender transduction apparatus’, introduces a pressure-resistant acoustic device built for high-performance operation in extreme underwater conditions.
The innovation centers on a transducer designed to maintain acoustic clarity at great ocean depths. It uses a specialized structure that allows it to flex and vibrate while withstanding intense pressure. This enables better communication, detection, and navigation in deep submergence environments, such as for submarines, underwater drones, and oceanographic research.
Unlike traditional sonar devices that degrade under deep pressure, this system remains reliable and durable. Its design combines robust materials with a shape that efficiently converts electrical signals into acoustic waves and back again, even thousands of meters below the surface.
This breakthrough supports safer, more effective undersea exploration and surveillance. From scientific discovery to national defense, the potential applications are broad and impactful. With this new bender transducer, Image Acoustics is setting a new benchmark for deep-water acoustic tools, continuing its legacy of innovation in marine technology.