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Auto-docking system

US6677889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 22, 2002
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H2025/425
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An auto-docking system has been provided that can automatically dock a ship. The auto-docking system provides a close in radar system and a secondary propulsion system that is under control of a docking processor.

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