Accession Number:

ADD014516

Title:

Lane Marker.

Descriptive Note:

Patent, Filed 3 Apr 89, patented 20 Feb 90,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Nevins, William R.
• Lundwall, Neal M.
• Walker, Dale L.

Report Date:

1990-02-20

Pagination or Media Count:

10.0

Abstract:

This patent discloses an apparatus for marking safe areas in an explosive hazard environment such as a minefield. The marking apparatus is carried and deposited into a minefield with explosive cloud forming fuel. When the explosive cloud is set off, mines under the cloud are exploded by the overpressure which simultaneously activates a timer securing the apparatus lid. The lid is pushed away by the spring-like, coiled telescoping members which then fully extend beyond the apparatus housing. The tapered ends of each extended telescoping member bear an electroluminescent light stick for nighttime apparatus and location marking, and a member length flag for daytime marking. Patents. Minefield markers Land mines Unexploded ammunition. edc

Descriptors:

• *MARKERS
• *MINE CLEARANCE
• *PATENTS
• CLOUDS
• DAY
• ELECTROLUMINESCENCE
• EXPLOSION EFFECTS
• EXPLOSIVES
• EXTENDABLE STRUCTURES
• FLAGS
• FUELS
• HAZARDS
• HOUSINGS
• LAND MINES
• LIGHT SOURCES
• MINEFIELDS
• NIGHT
• OVERPRESSURE
• POSITION(LOCATION)
• SAFETY
• TAPER
• TELESCOPING STRUCTURES
• UNEXPLODED AMMUNITION

Subject Categories:

• Land Mine Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE