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Method and apparatus for placing identifying indicia on the surface of precious stones including diamonds

US4392476A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1980
Grant dateJul 12, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/007
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A practice for applying indicia to the surface of a precious stone wherein a source of laser energy is directed at the stone surface and controlled to inscribe the surface with the desired indicia.

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