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Apparatus for laser marking indicia on a photosensitive web

US6236426A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2000
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/04018
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for laser marking indicia on a moving photosensitive web substantially reduces fog spots on the web caused by impinging laser energy. A laser beam attenuating member arranged in the laser beam tube enables control of peak laser beam power thereby significantly reducing the incident of fog spots on the film surface.

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