Patent ID: 8677644
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. A portable inspection system comprising: a weapon comprising a launch tube comprising at least one locking wedge configured therein; and a main body portion comprising an inner core and an outer surface; a handle operatively connected to said main body portion, wherein said handle permits rotation of said main body portion inside said launch tube; a pair of diametrically opposed limit stop plate assemblies connected to said main body portion, wherein each limit stop plate assembly comprises an outer surface facing away from said inner core and substantially matching a contour of the outer surface of said main body portion; an interchangeable locking wedge stop connected to said each limit stop plate assembly and configured to engage said locking wedge inside said launch tube and prevent further rotation of said main body portion inside said launch tube upon contacting said locking wedge; a moveable gage ball plunger positioned through said each limit stop plate assembly and contacting said locking wedge; and a pair of position indicators operatively connected to said moveable gage ball plunger, wherein said pair of position indicators measure a position of said locking wedge within said launch tube.