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Microinscribed gemstone

US6684663B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2002
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41M5/262
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microinscribed gemstone is inscribed by a laser beam to graphitize a surface portion of the gemstone without damaging a bulk portion.

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