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Apparatus for acoustic sensing

US9841318B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2014
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/521
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides an improved acoustic energy generating apparatus that includes an improved backing structure. The improved backing structure employs protrusions that are not located in a uniform pattern along a forward side surface of the backing structure, to realize improved re-direction of acoustic energy towards a forward direction relative to the acoustic energy generating apparatus.

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