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Hello scuba enthusiasts -
I am the owner of what I think if I may say so is a really cool product patent but the challenge is its just a patent and I need to find partners or interested parties to help drive the concept through the product introduction cycle. The patent is for an automated dive flag unit it (a) automates the unwinding and rewinding of the dive line between the diver and the unit itself on the surface, and (b) it automatically moves on the surface of the water to remain in relative proximity above the diver at all times. The patent is pretty inclusive of other features within the scope of the system, but generally speaking the primary goal was to automate those two functions. Testing out the idea with a very crude prototype was the best first in a swimming pool and then on a fresh water lake in Wisconsin. It worked perfectly.
The next step is developing a sexy, hydrodynamic, durable design for a commercially feasible product. This is where I could benefit from your input and ideas. To make a long-story-short, I have researched and spoke with many resources including angel investors, etc., but this is a product where someone needs to invest because they think its a cool idea and they want to be a part of it. This is not the kind of new product where any guarantee of millions in three years is possible at the moment which is understandably the interest of basically all formal investors, venture capitalists, etc.
Any assistance or direction you can offer to help me take that next step to find those partners/resources willing and interested to invest in such an effort is more than appreciated.
Below is a summary that Ive used for informational purposes; although I know the patent documentation itself is not a quick read, it does have the detail we considered for the product and can be found at United States Patent: 7450471
Current dive flag units:
Generally consist of a float, like a buoy or tube (inner-tube), with a dive flag mounted/supported so it can easily be seen by others as the float sits on top of the water.
Divers will hold onto a reel or line holder, which the dive line is wrapped around. As the diver descends, the diver must reel out or unwind the dive line from the holder. As the diver ascends, the diver must reel in or rewind the dive line around the holder.
Additionally, as the diver unwinds dive line from the holder, normal wave action will move the float away from the diver. If the diver wishes for the dive flag to be located more relative to (directly over) their actual position, the diver must rewind the dive line around the holder, to take up the slack and pull the dive flag towards them.
Having to use one hand to hang on to the dive line reel or holder is a disadvantage to a diver, as it takes one hand away from the diver. Generally it takes both hands of a diver to reel in or rewind the dive line around the holder.
The requirement by the diver to use their hands to control the dive line can compromise safety, and make the dive experience cumbersome and awkward.
Patented product invention:
Motorized, hydrodynamic float that (1) automatically adjusts the dive line reels it out or reels it in based on the depth of the diver; and (2) automatically moves to maintain a position or location vertically relative to the actual location of the diver.
The differences (advantages) over the current dive flag units include:
-- Thanks in advance,
DC2
I am the owner of what I think if I may say so is a really cool product patent but the challenge is its just a patent and I need to find partners or interested parties to help drive the concept through the product introduction cycle. The patent is for an automated dive flag unit it (a) automates the unwinding and rewinding of the dive line between the diver and the unit itself on the surface, and (b) it automatically moves on the surface of the water to remain in relative proximity above the diver at all times. The patent is pretty inclusive of other features within the scope of the system, but generally speaking the primary goal was to automate those two functions. Testing out the idea with a very crude prototype was the best first in a swimming pool and then on a fresh water lake in Wisconsin. It worked perfectly.
The next step is developing a sexy, hydrodynamic, durable design for a commercially feasible product. This is where I could benefit from your input and ideas. To make a long-story-short, I have researched and spoke with many resources including angel investors, etc., but this is a product where someone needs to invest because they think its a cool idea and they want to be a part of it. This is not the kind of new product where any guarantee of millions in three years is possible at the moment which is understandably the interest of basically all formal investors, venture capitalists, etc.
Any assistance or direction you can offer to help me take that next step to find those partners/resources willing and interested to invest in such an effort is more than appreciated.
Below is a summary that Ive used for informational purposes; although I know the patent documentation itself is not a quick read, it does have the detail we considered for the product and can be found at United States Patent: 7450471
Current dive flag units:
Generally consist of a float, like a buoy or tube (inner-tube), with a dive flag mounted/supported so it can easily be seen by others as the float sits on top of the water.
Divers will hold onto a reel or line holder, which the dive line is wrapped around. As the diver descends, the diver must reel out or unwind the dive line from the holder. As the diver ascends, the diver must reel in or rewind the dive line around the holder.
Additionally, as the diver unwinds dive line from the holder, normal wave action will move the float away from the diver. If the diver wishes for the dive flag to be located more relative to (directly over) their actual position, the diver must rewind the dive line around the holder, to take up the slack and pull the dive flag towards them.
Having to use one hand to hang on to the dive line reel or holder is a disadvantage to a diver, as it takes one hand away from the diver. Generally it takes both hands of a diver to reel in or rewind the dive line around the holder.
The requirement by the diver to use their hands to control the dive line can compromise safety, and make the dive experience cumbersome and awkward.
Patented product invention:
Motorized, hydrodynamic float that (1) automatically adjusts the dive line reels it out or reels it in based on the depth of the diver; and (2) automatically moves to maintain a position or location vertically relative to the actual location of the diver.
The differences (advantages) over the current dive flag units include:
- hands-free diving
- automatically provides a slack free dive line avoids diver tangling in dive line
- automatic (vertical) movement of dive flag to maintain an orientation directly above the diver
-- Thanks in advance,
DC2