GB0900854D0 - Underwater detector - Google Patents

Underwater detector

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GB0900854D0
GB0900854D0 GBGB0900854.1A GB0900854A GB0900854D0 GB 0900854 D0 GB0900854 D0 GB 0900854D0 GB 0900854 A GB0900854 A GB 0900854A GB 0900854 D0 GB0900854 D0 GB 0900854D0
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underwater detector
underwater
detector
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GB2456426B (en
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Furuno Electric Co Ltd
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Furuno Electric Co Ltd
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Priority claimed from JP2008009930A external-priority patent/JP5219526B2/en
Priority claimed from JP2008072326A external-priority patent/JP2009229141A/en
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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Radar, Positioning & Navigation (AREA)
  • Remote Sensing (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Measurement Of Velocity Or Position Using Acoustic Or Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2008009930A JP5219526B2 (en) 2008-01-19 2008-01-19 Underwater detector
JP2008072326A JP2009229141A (en) 2008-03-19 2008-03-19 Underwater detector

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GB2456426A GB2456426A (en) 2009-07-22
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