Marker beacon case
US5390581A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41F3/052
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multifunctional case that is suitable for storing, carrying or launching marker beacon. The launching could be in a dense jungle to place the marker beacon atop tree branches to make it visible from the air, or the case may be adapted for a launching at sea. The case has a triggering mechanism for launching the marker beacon. It has alignment means that comprises a first alignment position for inhibiting a launch when storing or carrying the marker beacon within the case. The alignment means has a second position for placing the marker beacon in position to be launched. The launching takes place upon activation of a triggering mechanism that forms part of the case.
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