Electromagnetic radiation beam scanning system and method
US10914942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2266
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electromagnetic beam scanning system and corresponding method of use is provided. The system includes a motor, a reciprocating mechanism, and a focus optic. The motor is configured to generate a rotational movement. The reciprocating mechanism is operatively coupled with the motor and configured to convert the rotational movement to a reciprocating movement including a plurality of strokes along a first scanned axis. The reciprocating movement has a constant speed over a portion of at least one stroke of the plurality of strokes. The focus optic is operatively coupled to the reciprocating mechanism such that the focus optic moves experiences the reciprocating movement of the reciprocating mechanism. The focus optic is configured to focus an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) beam incident upon the focus optic to a focus along an optical axis substantially orthogonal to the first scanned axis.
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