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Blind Spot Haptic Virtual Propeller Guard Invention

Our invention detects people in the water within the danger zone of boat propeller(s) when engine(s) are running at low RPM and alerts boat operators via a haptic steering wheel. The disclosure below of our Haptic Blind Spot Virtual Propeller Guard invention was posted on April 3, 2025. We will make no changes to text […]

Kim Hong Soek riding banana boat killed by boat propeller: Indonesia

Kim Hong Soek, a 19 year old tourist from South Korea was riding a banana boat (large towed inflatable) behind a tow boat in the Riau Islands (in Indonesia) on Saturday 9 January. Kim Hong Soek, his parents, and brother were staying at Bintan Lagoon Resort, a well known luxury resort. Their website says they […]