Patent ID: 11937919
Assignee: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE
Field: Surface technology, coating (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC A  B  C | IPC A  B  C

Claim 13:
14. A method for visualizing a print on an object using the system of claim 7, the method comprising the steps of:
a) placing the cartridge containing the agent in the receptacle;
b) arranging the object on or proximal to the base;
c) placing the housing on the surface of the base to form a sealed chamber enclosing the object, cartridge and agent;
d) removing air from the sealed chamber via the port to provide a vacuum;
e) heating the agent in the cartridge via the first heating element to generate vapour within the sealed chamber;
f) allowing the vapour to contact the object;
g) releasing the vacuum via the port;
h) removing the housing to allow for off-gassing; and
i) removing the object for inspection and/or downstream image recording.