JAMES VINCENT LEWIS, M.D.
Radiology in Johnson City, TN
License number
Tennessee 0000007382
Category
Radiology
Type
Surgery
Address
Address
2
Sidney And Lamont St, Johnson City, TN 37601
PO Box 4000, Mtn Home, TN 37684
PO Box 4000, Mtn Home, TN 37684
Phone
(423) 926-1171
Professional information
Special Assets At New Peoples Bank
Position:
special assets at new peoples bank
Location:
Johnson City, Tennessee Area
Industry:
Banking
Work:
new peoples bank
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special assets
Underwater Vehicle
US Patent:
5379714, Jan 10, 1995
Filed:
Oct 12, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/134974
Inventors:
James E. Lewis - Johnson City TN
Jon R. Johnson - Jonesborough TN
Jon R. Johnson - Jonesborough TN
Assignee:
Under Sea Travel, Inc. - Johnson City TN
International Classification:
B63C 1146
US Classification:
114315
Abstract:
An aquatic vehicle particularly suited for underwater transport of swimmers and divers comprises the assembly of a cylindrical body having a detachable nosecone and a shrouded propeller. The nosecone supports an externally open ballast receptacle. The propeller shroud is secured to the aft edge extremities of aft end stabilizing and directional alignment fins. Propeller supply water is drawn through aft end apertures through the cylindrical body wall located between the fins and over the electric drive motor housing for motor cooling. Front and canard fins further contribute to the directionality and ease of steering. Electric power is provided by sealed cell lead/acid batteries having a gelatinous electrolyte. Additional battery design features preclude sea water leakage damage and gaseous combustion. Battery charge state is continuously reported to the user by a light emitting diode display and a supporting liquid presence sensor interrupts the power circuit operation when the vehicle is not in buoyant operation as a safety precaution against propeller inflicted injuries when the vehicle is out of the water.