Pressure wave generator with movable control rod for generating a pressure wave in a medium

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PATENT NO 8887618
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14000725

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Examples of a pressure wave generator configured to generate high energy pressure waves in a medium are disclosed. The pressure wave generator can include a movable piston with a guide through which a piston control rod can move or slide. The pressure wave generator can include a transducer coupled to a medium. During an impact of the piston on the transducer, the control rod can slide in the guide, which can reduce stress on the rod. The pressure wave generator can include a damper to decelerate the control rod, independently of the piston. Impact of the piston on the transducer transfers a portion of the piston's kinetic energy into the medium thereby generating pressure waves in the medium. A piston driving system may be used to provide precise and controlled launching or movement of the piston. Examples of methods of operating the pressure wave generator are disclosed.

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GENERAL FUSION INCSUITE 320 - 3600 LYSANDER LANE RICHMOND V7B 1C3

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bell, Kristin Burnaby, CA 2 34
Kostka, Peter Vancouver, CA 3 34
Laberge, Michel Georges West Vancouver, CA 23 337
McIlwraith, Lon Delta, CA 9 173
Montgomery, Darcy Burnaby, CA 3 34
Richardson, Douglas H Anmore, CA 7 161
Senger, John New Westminster, CA 12 166
Zindler, Ryan Surrey, CA 2 34

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