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US 5265069

BLANKET ARRAY ADHESION SYSTEM

Assignee

Filed

Apr 27, 1979

Granted

Nov 23, 1993

Location

Abstract

An adhesion system utilizes a pair of liquid suction systems for adhering alanket transducer array to the external hull of a vessel. Both liquid suction systems can be individually controlled. The first suction system produces a low liquid pressure under rigid saucer-like shells and causes these shells to press against the hull surface. The second suction system operates similar to the first and is located in the area surrounding the shells. In operation it is possible to enhance the adhering ability of the system by maintaining a lower pressure in the first system. This is feasible due to the rigidity of the material in the first system.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Jan 28, 1982

Rescinded

Apr 23, 1993

Duration

11 years, 2 months

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