Latent Print Development Apparatus

摘要

A kit, an apparatus, and method are provided for developing a latent print. The apparatus comprises a pellet comprising a substrate impregnated with a sublimation compound, a receptacle, an adapter, and an end cap. The receptacle is open at a first end and detachably connected to a heat source at a second end. The receptacle is designed to receive and accommodate the pellet through the first end of the receptacle. The adapter defines an annular space for transmission of heat from the heat source to the pellet. The first end of the adapter is connected to the second end of the receptacle and the second end of the adapter is in communication with the heat source. The end-cap comprising a mesh window in an annular space of the end-cap allows passage of the fumes released from the pellet through the open end of the end cap towards the latent print for development.

主权项

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.