Patent ID: 9072466
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for developing a latent print, comprising: a substrate system impregnated with a sublimation compound; a generally cylindrical receptacle configured to define an annular space, said receptacle having a first end and a second end, said first end connected to an end cap, said second end having a coaxially threaded extension for detachably attaching said second end of said receptacle to a heat source via an adapter, wherein said first end of said receptacle is configured to receive and accommodate a pellet; said adapter generally cylindrically shaped and configured to define an annular space for transmission of heat from said heat source to said substrate system via said adapter; and said end-cap generally cylindrical shaped, said end-cap having a pivot point defined at said first end of said receptacle, a handle fixedly attached to said end-cap at a position diametrically opposite to said pivot point, and an open end in communication with said first end of said receptacle, wherein said end-cap comprises a mesh window in an annular space of said end-cap to allow passage of said fumes released from said substrate system through said open end of said end cap towards said latent print. whereby said fumes released through said mesh window of said receptacle enable said development of said latent print.