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Removal of debris from laser ablated nozzle plates

US6512198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2001
Grant dateJan 28, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/162
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a nozzle plate for an ink jet printer by laser ablation wherein topographical features are formed by laser ablation and additional ablation pulses are applied to remove debris from the nozzle plate.

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