US20070017826A1 - Fingerprint Kit (The Phoenix Kit) - Google Patents

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US20070017826A1
US20070017826A1 US11/160,864 US16086405A US2007017826A1 US 20070017826 A1 US20070017826 A1 US 20070017826A1 US 16086405 A US16086405 A US 16086405A US 2007017826 A1 US2007017826 A1 US 2007017826A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D33/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling powdery toiletry or cosmetic substances
    • A45D33/003—Powder boxes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/32—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with brushes or rods for applying or stirring contents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/05—Details of containers
    • A45D2200/051—Airtight containers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/117—Identification of persons
    • A61B5/1171—Identification of persons based on the shapes or appearances of their bodies or parts thereof
    • A61B5/1172—Identification of persons based on the shapes or appearances of their bodies or parts thereof using fingerprinting

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  • This invention concerns latent fingerprint collection with a kit that uses fingerprint powder, and the instruments used to collect them.
  • the conventional latent fingerprint lifting kit that uses fingerprint powder consists of a brush, powder container, powder, tape, and a card for displaying the prints.
  • the fingerprint brush container, and the powder container will be concentrated on.
  • the fingerprint brush traditionally comes in a plastic protective tube to protect the bristles while it is being stored.
  • the fingerprint powder is traditionally stored in a plastic cup style container with a lid to keep the powder from spilling while in storage.
  • To collect the fingerprints the brush must be removed from the tube and dipped in the cup containing the print powder for application. After the fingerprint brush is full of fingerprint powder it is twirled over the latent fingerprints. This allows the fingerprint powder to stick to the oils left from fingers.
  • After the fingerprints are outlined with the fingerprint powder a piece of tape is spread out over the print. The tape is removed pulling the fingerprint with it. The tape is then put on a card to display the fingerprint.
  • Another objective of this invention is to maintain the fingerprint brush in a manner that it is already loaded with print powder prior to use. It is a further goal to provide a means to incorporate ones existing fingerprint brush as well as have one already incorporated into the lid if needed.
  • a fingerprint powder container consisting of a lid that incorporates a fingerprint brush.
  • a fingerprint brush will be incorporated into the lid in a manner that it descends into the powder container through the center of the lid.
  • the lid attaches to the container that holds the print powder.
  • the fingerprint brush is suspended above the top of the powder line in the container. This allows powder to be added to the fingerprint brush by shaking the container.
  • the center portion of the lid remains connected to the brush.
  • the lid is similar to many containers in that it has a rubber seal around the rim of the inner portion of the lid that comes in contact with the rim of the container to establish a seal.
  • the lid is also similar to a self sealing canning jar lid that is commonly used to make jams as it has two components.
  • the first and outer portion of the lid is threaded and fits on top of and around the second and inner portion holding it securely when it is rotated down on the threaded part of the container.
  • the second component is the inner portion of the lid which fits on top of the container, holds the fingerprint brush with a clamp, and has a rubber seal.
  • the two components are necessary for the success of the brush due to the way it is manipulated during use.
  • the brush must be rotated between the thumb and forefinger in a twisting motion. Therefore the lid components are separated to allow the portion of the lid that is connected to the brush to be as weightless as possible.
  • the second portion of the lid is different from that of a self sealing canning lid as it has a hole through the center portion to allow the addition of a fingerprint brush.
  • the second portion of the lid is also different from a self sealing canning jar due to the area around the brush is raised to stabilize the brush.
  • the raised portion has 6 components that come together to create a clamp around the fingerprint brush handle.
  • Half of the raised portion of the second part of the lid is removable and is secured with two screws and nuts to allow it to be clamped securely around the shaft of the fingerprint brush.
  • the clamp portion of the lid also has a “T” shaped rail which allows it to slide on the raised “T” shaped portion of the lid it attaches to.
  • the “T” shaped rail allows the removable portion of the clamp to keep from moving while secured.
  • the purpose of the second portion of the lid with the hole is to accept existing latent fingerprint brushes and the hole will vary in size.
  • Fig. I The outer portion of the lid that secures the inner portion of the lid.
  • Figure II Shows a top view of the inner portion of the lid that holds the fingerprint brush with the clamp coming together.
  • Figure III Shows a top view of the inner portion of the lid with the clamp together.
  • Figure IV Shows the bottom of the inner portion of the lid.
  • Figure V Shows a bottom view of the removable portion of the clamp with bolts being inserted.
  • Figure VI Shows the removable portion of the clamp and how it connects to the “T” rail.
  • FIG. VII Shows the clamp coming together from the side.
  • Figure VIII Shows the removable portion of the clamp from the front going onto the “T” Rail
  • Fig VIIII Shows all the pieces of the clamp together from the side.
  • Fig X Shows a fingerprint brush being inserted up through the fingerprint brush hole and how the clamp secures it.
  • Fig XI Shows the fingerprint powder container.
  • Fig XIII Shows all of the components of the Phoenix Kit together.

Abstract

This invention concerns a fingerprint powder container that incorporates a fingerprint brush into the lid. The fingerprint container has a lid designed to have a fingerprint brush inserted through the center of it making it possible to store the fingerprint brush with the powder. The fingerprint brush would be able to be fixed into the lid with a clamp allowing it to descend into the fingerprint powder at the bottom of the container that also holds fingerprint powder. The fingerprint brush hole in the lid may be sized to accept different brushes. The container and/or lid may be made of plastic, glass, metal, or other materials as well as different sizes and shapes. The container and/or lid may have writing on the side of it.

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    FIELD OF INVENTION
  • This invention concerns latent fingerprint collection with a kit that uses fingerprint powder, and the instruments used to collect them.
    • BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
  • The conventional latent fingerprint lifting kit that uses fingerprint powder consists of a brush, powder container, powder, tape, and a card for displaying the prints. For purposes of this invention, the fingerprint brush container, and the powder container will be concentrated on. The fingerprint brush traditionally comes in a plastic protective tube to protect the bristles while it is being stored. The fingerprint powder is traditionally stored in a plastic cup style container with a lid to keep the powder from spilling while in storage. To collect the fingerprints the brush must be removed from the tube and dipped in the cup containing the print powder for application. After the fingerprint brush is full of fingerprint powder it is twirled over the latent fingerprints. This allows the fingerprint powder to stick to the oils left from fingers. After the fingerprints are outlined with the fingerprint powder a piece of tape is spread out over the print. The tape is removed pulling the fingerprint with it. The tape is then put on a card to display the fingerprint.
  • It is important to keep the print powder in a small area during application. It is also important to keep the powder from spilling while in storage. It is near impossible to keep the print powder from contaminating unwanted areas while storing and applying it with the brush.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • It is the primary aim of this invention to keep the print powder from contaminating unwanted surfaces. It is a further aim of this invention to make it easier to transport the fingerprint brush and the fingerprint powder of a latent fingerprint lifting kit while still protecting the bristles on the fingerprint brush.
  • Another objective of this invention is to maintain the fingerprint brush in a manner that it is already loaded with print powder prior to use. It is a further goal to provide a means to incorporate ones existing fingerprint brush as well as have one already incorporated into the lid if needed.
  • The foregoing objectives are achieved by a fingerprint powder container consisting of a lid that incorporates a fingerprint brush. A fingerprint brush will be incorporated into the lid in a manner that it descends into the powder container through the center of the lid. The lid attaches to the container that holds the print powder. The fingerprint brush is suspended above the top of the powder line in the container. This allows powder to be added to the fingerprint brush by shaking the container. When the brush is removed from the container the center portion of the lid remains connected to the brush. The lid is similar to many containers in that it has a rubber seal around the rim of the inner portion of the lid that comes in contact with the rim of the container to establish a seal.
  • The lid is also similar to a self sealing canning jar lid that is commonly used to make jams as it has two components. The first and outer portion of the lid is threaded and fits on top of and around the second and inner portion holding it securely when it is rotated down on the threaded part of the container. The second component is the inner portion of the lid which fits on top of the container, holds the fingerprint brush with a clamp, and has a rubber seal. The two components are necessary for the success of the brush due to the way it is manipulated during use. The brush must be rotated between the thumb and forefinger in a twisting motion. Therefore the lid components are separated to allow the portion of the lid that is connected to the brush to be as weightless as possible.
  • The second portion of the lid is different from that of a self sealing canning lid as it has a hole through the center portion to allow the addition of a fingerprint brush. The second portion of the lid is also different from a self sealing canning jar due to the area around the brush is raised to stabilize the brush. The raised portion has 6 components that come together to create a clamp around the fingerprint brush handle. Half of the raised portion of the second part of the lid is removable and is secured with two screws and nuts to allow it to be clamped securely around the shaft of the fingerprint brush. The clamp portion of the lid also has a “T” shaped rail which allows it to slide on the raised “T” shaped portion of the lid it attaches to. The “T” shaped rail allows the removable portion of the clamp to keep from moving while secured. The purpose of the second portion of the lid with the hole is to accept existing latent fingerprint brushes and the hole will vary in size.
  • Fig. I. The outer portion of the lid that secures the inner portion of the lid.
  • Figure II. Shows a top view of the inner portion of the lid that holds the fingerprint brush with the clamp coming together.
  • Figure III. Shows a top view of the inner portion of the lid with the clamp together.
  • Figure IV. Shows the bottom of the inner portion of the lid.
  • Figure V. Shows a bottom view of the removable portion of the clamp with bolts being inserted.
  • Figure VI. Shows the removable portion of the clamp and how it connects to the “T” rail.
  • Figure VII. Shows the clamp coming together from the side.
  • Figure VIII. Shows the removable portion of the clamp from the front going onto the “T” Rail
  • Fig VIIII. Shows all the pieces of the clamp together from the side.
  • Fig X. Shows a fingerprint brush being inserted up through the fingerprint brush hole and how the clamp secures it.
  • Fig XI. Shows the fingerprint powder container.
  • Fig XII. Shows all of the components of the Phoenix Kit coming together
  • Fig XIII. Shows all of the components of the Phoenix Kit together.

Claims (3)

What is claimed is:
1. A fingerprint powder container comprising: a container lid that incorporates a fingerprint brush.
2. A fingerprint powder container comprising: a lid having a sized hole and fingerprint brush holder designed to adjust for inserting a fingerprint brush.
3. A fingerprint powder container with a lid that would allow a fingerprint brush to descend into the fingerprint powder container while in storage.
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US4248543A (en) * 1979-02-14 1981-02-03 Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories, Inc. Finger print powder dispensing apparatus
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US20150230688A1 (en) * 2014-02-18 2015-08-20 Andrea Vitale Universal baby bottle brush holder
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