JP2023174647A - 効率的な伝播を示す空気パルス発生装置 - Google Patents

効率的な伝播を示す空気パルス発生装置 Download PDF

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Publication number: JP2023174647A
Authority: JP; Japan
Prior art keywords: pulse generator; subassembly; chamber; air pulse; air
Prior art date: 2022-05-28
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ユエリヤーンジェム

Yue Liang Jemm

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Jye Ren

磊陳

Lei Chen

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Xmems Labs Inc

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2023-05-22 Priority claimed from US18/321,752 external-priority patent/US20230300539A1/en

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