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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2009
David W. Endicott, Mendon, UT (US);
Daniel W. Doll, Marriott Slaterville, UT (US);
R. Brad Cragun, Pleasant View, UT (US);
Jared K. Olson, North Ogden, UT (US);
Michael T. Rose, Tremonton, UT (US);
Mark A. Moore, Ogden, UT (US);
James D. Rozanski, Brigham City, UT (US);
Russell J. George, Pleasant View, UT (US);
David W. Endicott, Mendon, UT (US);
Daniel W. Doll, Marriott Slaterville, UT (US);
R. Brad Cragun, Pleasant View, UT (US);
Jared K. Olson, North Ogden, UT (US);
Michael T. Rose, Tremonton, UT (US);
Mark A. Moore, Ogden, UT (US);
James D. Rozanski, Brigham City, UT (US);
Russell J. George, Pleasant View, UT (US);
Alliant Techsystems Inc., Arlington, VA (US);
Abstract
Projectiles containing a fluorophore composition comprising a fluorophore compound and an activator composition comprising an activator compound for marking targets are disclosed. Some embodiments include a nose structure with a cavity radially segmented into a plurality of radially isolated compartments by at least one laterally and radially extending internal wall. Additional embodiments include a fore compartment and an aft compartment sealed by a septum. Yet additional embodiments include at least one pressurized cavity and may further include a plunger positioned and configured to pierce each pressurized cavity. Methods of manufacturing target marking projectiles and methods of marking targets are also disclosed.