Manifold for processing a stacked array of laser block assemblies
US6819430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C19/661
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A manifold for providing the simultaneous processing of a plurality of laser block assemblies. In one embodiment, the manifold includes a hollow passage formed along the length of the manifold, and a plurality of passages extending between the hollow chamber and the exterior of the manifold. A laser block assembly is mounted to each of the plurality of passages of manifold. The assemblies can be arranged in a flat or parallel spaced arrangement relative to each other, and are mounted to the manifold with a fitting that is adapted to be easily severed after processing of the assemblies is completed. The manifold is mounted to a station of a processing tool, and a plurality of processing applications are performed on the plurality of laser block assemblies in a simultaneous fashion.
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