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Combination laser cutter and cleaner

US6777647B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2003
Grant dateAug 17, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 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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