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Underwater object destruction system and underwater object destruction method

US11181347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2017
Grant dateNov 23, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/10
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A laser beam is condensed in a close position to a target object in underwater so as to generate an air bubble or plasma. The target object is efficiently destroyed by a shock by the air bubble or the plasma.

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