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Methods and apparatuses for laser processing materials

US11697178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2017
Grant dateJul 11, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/56
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods of laser processing a transparent material are disclosed. The method may include positioning the transparent material on a carrier and transmitting a laser beam through the transparent material, where the laser beam may be incident on a side of the transparent material opposite the carrier. The transparent material may be substantially transparent to the laser beam and the carrier may include a support base and a laser disruption element. The laser disruption element may disrupt the laser beam transmitted through the transparent material such that the laser beam may not have sufficient intensity below the laser disruption element to damage the support base.

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