Target marking system having a gas laser assembly and a thermal imager
US7818911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/2232
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handheld target marker is provided, wherein the target marker includes a housing retaining a gas laser, a collimating or focusing lens, a driver and a power supply. The laser produces a thermal infrared beam which can be selectively directed to impinge upon a target. The impinging beam is viewable by a thermal imager. The handheld target marker operates at ambient temperatures and incorporates the driver and power supply necessary for operation of the laser, wherein the beam can be pulsed for enhancing imaging on the thermal imager.
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