Radiation homing tag
US7503521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S1/7034
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The homing tag (1) has a transmissive housing (3), which is attached to a cartridge case (5). The transmissive housing (3) includes an aft body (7) to provide an interface with the cartridge case (5). Rotating bands (9) are located at a leading edge of the aft body (7). The transmissive housing (3) further includes a central body (11). The ogive-shaped nose (13) is formed of transparent material. A pluralit of slots (15) are provided for cooling the transmissive housing (3).
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