/Systems And Methods Of Acoustic Release Aquatic Trap
Abstract

An example line restraint system comprises a housing, processor, motor, release cam, and a receiver. The release cam comprises a stem portion opposite an arm portion. The arm portion may extend away from the stem portion of the release cam. The stem portion may be rotatably coupled to the motor with the motor being configured to turn the arm portion of the release cam between an open and closed state. When in the closed state, an overhang of the arm portion of the release cam at least partially defining a cavity capable of retaining a release line. When in the open state, the release cam opening the cavity to enable release of the release line. The receiver may be configured to receive an acoustic signal. The processor may be configured to trigger the release cam to turn based on the acoustic signal.

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What is claimed is:

An example line restraint system comprises a housing, processor, motor, release cam, and a receiver. The release cam comprises a stem portion opposite an arm portion. The arm portion may extend away from the stem portion of the release cam. The stem portion may be rotatably coupled to the motor with the motor being configured to turn the arm portion of the release cam between an open and closed state. When in the closed state, an overhang of the arm portion of the release cam at least partially defining a cavity capable of retaining a release line. When in the open state, the release cam opening the cavity to enable release of the release line. The receiver may be configured to receive an acoustic signal. The processor may be configured to trigger the release cam to turn based on the acoustic signal.
Timeline
Filed
04/14/2026
Published
08/20/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(2)
A01K 69/06:Traps
G08B 21/18:Status alarms (takes precedence G08B 21/02)