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Laser beam generating device with multiple power levels

US4783787A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1986
Grant dateNov 8, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/2055
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laser beam generating device that can vary its output by mechanical means. The laser output can selectively be chopped by selectively moving a chopping wheel into the path of the laser beam, whereby full power is obtained without the chopper and reduced power is obtained with the chopper.

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