US4346901A
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Live fire thermal target
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1981-03-25
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Granted: 1982-08-31
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Expires: 2001-03-25
Abstract
Abstract In a thermal target suitable for live weapons fire, a resistive material is disposed between layers of insulation and screen like continuous electrodes. Portions of insulation are removed at predetermined locations to expose the resistive material and the continuous electrodes are fastened to the exposed resistive material. When an electrical potential is applied to the continuous electrodes the target emits thermal radiation in order to simulate a known thermal image for an infrared sighting device.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald W. Booth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:13
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J2/00; F41J2/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A thermal target comprising: resistive material having at least first and second surfaces; insulating means disposed upon at least the first and second surfaces of said resistive material and having portions of insulation removed therefrom at predetermined locations; and continuous electrode means disposed upon said insulation means and fastened to at least the first and second surfaces of said resistive material for applying an electrical potential thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A thermal target comprising: resistive material having at least first and second surfaces; insulating means disposed upon at least the first and second surfaces of said resistive material and having portions of insulation removed therefrom at predetermined locations; and continuous electrode means disposed upon said insulation means and fastened to at least the first and second surfaces of said resistive material for applying an electrical potential thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the portions of insulation removed from said insulating means are used to simulate the thermal image of an object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the insulation is removed from said insulation means in uniform sections.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claims 2 or 3 wherein said continuous electrode means are fabricated from electrically conductive screens.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said continuous electrodes are fastened to said resistive material by sewn stitches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said continuous electrodes are fastened to said resistive material by conductive glue.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said continuous electrodes are fastened to said resistive material by staples.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
66 words
The method of fabricating a thermal target, comprising the steps of: placing layers of insulation on at least the first and second surfaces of a resistive material; removing portions of insulation from the layers of insulation at predetermined locations to expose portions on at least the first and second surfaces of the resistive material; and fastening continuous electrodes to the exposed portions of the resistive material.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
66 words
The method of fabricating a thermal target, comprising the steps of: placing layers of insulation on at least the first and second surfaces of a resistive material; removing portions of insulation from the layers of insulation at predetermined locations to expose portions on at least the first and second surfaces of the resistive material; and fastening continuous electrodes to the exposed portions of the resistive material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-08-30 | 1986-03-01 | 1986-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-30 | 1990-03-01 | 1990-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-30 | 1994-03-01 | 1994-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |