Rhode Island Patent of the Month – February 2025
FarSounder has reimagined sonar protection with its groundbreaking transducer module, delivering durability without compromising performance. At the heart of this innovation is a rugged internal housing that features a cavity defined by strategically placed walls—engineered to shield delicate transducer elements from potential impacts while preserving a clear acoustic field of view. Whether facing top, bottom, or side collisions from anchor chains, docks, or debris, the design adapts with as few as two or as many as four protective walls depending on need.
Sealing the deal—literally and figuratively—is a custom overmolded urethane cover. This material, selected for its acoustic transparency and marine-grade resilience, forms a tight bond over the housing, creating a watertight barrier that enhances both structural integrity and acoustic performance. Unlike traditional oil-filled covers or bulky external housings, this integrated design minimizes refraction and eliminates complex vessel modifications.
What sets FarSounder’s module apart is its standalone, hull-mountable format. It doesn’t rely on the vessel’s structure for protection, allowing for easier integration across vessel types—from yachts to research ships. For vessels already equipped with hull recesses, the module also fits seamlessly, leveraging both internal and structural defenses.
Built with SAE 316L duplex stainless steel, the housing resists corrosion in harsh marine environments. With its forward-looking sonar capabilities intact and its transducer elements secure, FarSounder’s innovation marks a leap forward in underwater sensing—smart, tough, and ready for the deep.
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