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Apparatus for marking a target

US6513439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 2001
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B12/40
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for marking a target. The apparatus includes a soft rupturable capsule and a marking agent contained in the capsule. The capsule is rupturable on impact with the target to release the marking agent from the capsule. The marking agent has a visual staining component and an odorous staining component.

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