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Laser pointer with reduced risk of eye injury

US10191296B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2016
Grant dateJan 29, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/20
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for making and using laser pointers and laser illuminators with reduced risk of optical sensor damage such as eye injuries due to laser radiation from the pointer or illuminator, while scattered beams from the laser pointer or laser illuminator are visible to the optical sensor.

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