Target marker having quantum cascade laser for thermally...

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2010-05-13

2011-11-29

Gaworecki, Mark R (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Infrared-to-visible imaging

Reexamination Certificate

active

08067734

ABSTRACT:
A method of marking a target includes intersecting a thermal infrared beam from a handheld housing at room temperature with the target, a portion of a beam path extending from the housing to the target being substantially optically direct. The method also includes viewing the intersected beam with a remote thermal imaging device.

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