Apparatus for marking a target
US6513439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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