Integrated explosive detector for containers and packages
AssigneeSiruius Solutions
InventorGreg Shaffer
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Abstract
A cost-effective and limited interaction explosive detector for dangerous, illegal, and/or illicit substances such as explosives, flammable or volatile fluids, and/or other appropriate substances is described. The explosive detector may be integrated into various containers or packages, such as cardboard boxes, paper envelopes, metal shipping containers, and/or other containers or packaging. The integrated explosive detector may provide a visual indication when a subject substance is encountered. The integrated explosive detector may include a port or vent that allows for ambient flow of fluids, such as air, between an interior of the container and the outside environment.
Claims14
An integrated explosive detector for a container, the integrated explosive detector comprising:
- a substrate element embedded into a surface of the container, the substrate comprising a port and a surround, wherein the port allows ambient air flow through the surface of the container and the substrate element;
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- a detection element coupled to the substrate element, the detection element comprising:
- a visual indicator that provides a visible indication when a subject substance is detected via ambient air flow through at least a portion of the detection element via the port and the substrate element.
A container comprising:
- an integrated explosive detector comprising:
- a substrate element embedded into a surface of the container, the substrate comprising a port and a surround, wherein the port allows ambient air flow through the surface of the container and the substrate element;
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- a detection element coupled to the substrate element, the detection element comprising:
- a visual indicator that provides a visible indication when a subject substance is detected via ambient air flow through at least a portion of the detection element via the port and the substrate element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.