Patent · US Expired

Camouflage covering

US5153045A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 17, 1990
Grant dateOct 6, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/667
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A camouflage covering intended for affixing to military objects, particularly heated surfaces of tanks. It consists of layers held together by means of neelding and comprises a super-absorbent fibers, so that it can be kept cool by evaporating water previously applied. By including fibers, it may have radar camouflage properties. A substantial pile obtained by needling will give a non-reflecting surface.

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