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Radiation homing tag

US7503521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateFeb 7, 2006
Grant dateMar 17, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 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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