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Sonar suspension apparatus

US6018493A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1987
Grant dateJan 25, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B2201/18
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Sonar suspension apparatus comprising a flotation buoy and an underwater sonar array connected to the flotation buoy by a suspension cable, wherein the sonar array comprises a plurality of transducer-carrying elongate members including at least one rigid arm and at least one flexible line.

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