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Laser tube and power supply

US4969153A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 1989
Grant dateNov 6, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/03
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A laser power supply includes a support member in which is mounted a laser tube for outputting a laser light beam and a printed circuit board containing the power supply circuits. A slidably mounted cover member encloses the support member and the laser tube and includes a pair of lens members for diverging and attenuating the laser light beam. A pair of spring clip members mounted on the support member releasable secure the laser tube to the support member while electrically connecting the laser tube to the printed circuit board.

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