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Acoustic gel

US5382286A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1993
Grant dateJan 17, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/524
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for reducing cavitation around underwater acoustic projectors is described. The projector is cleaned with a surfactant and then encapsulated with an aqueous gel containing a polysaccharide polymer such as a chitosan derivative, a hydrophilic stabilizer and a biocide.

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