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Apparatuses, Systems, And Methods For Detecting Kissing Bonds In Bonded Joints Using Electromagnetic Shockwave And Ultrasonic Detection

Patent No. EP3904873 (titled "Apparatuses, Systems, And Methods For Detecting Kissing Bonds In Bonded Joints Using Electromagnetic Shockwave And Ultrasonic Detection") was filed by The Boeing on Feb 5, 2021. The application was issued on Nov 3, 2021.

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Nov 25, 2025
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Oct 16, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025
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Jun 13, 2025
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Jun 13, 2025
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Jun 13, 2025
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Jun 13, 2025
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Jun 13, 2025
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Feb 8, 2024
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Feb 8, 2024
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Nov 17, 2023
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Nov 17, 2023
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Apr 28, 2022
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Apr 28, 2022
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Apr 28, 2022
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Nov 8, 2021
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Oct 6, 2021
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Jul 15, 2021
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Jul 15, 2021
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Jul 6, 2021
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Feb 23, 2021
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Feb 5, 2021
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Feb 5, 2021
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EP3904873

THE BOEING

Application Number: EP21155587A
Filing Date: Feb 5, 2021
Status: Intended To Grant; Jun 12, 2025
Publication Date: Nov 3, 2021
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