Combination laser cutter and cleaner
US6777647B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for processing a work piece comprises a laser jet mechanism having a laser and a fluid source. The laser is constructed and arranged to transmit laser energy to the work piece and the fluid source is constructed and arranged to direct a fluid stream to the work piece. The laser energy is transmitted to the work piece through the fluid stream. The fluid stream comprises at least one processing solution selected from the group consisting of: at least one etchant, at least one abrasive, at least one polish, at least one cleaner, at least one detergent and any combination thereof. The fluid stream optionally comprises water.
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