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Laser system

US7177057B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateDec 19, 2003
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/10
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A compact laser system including a pendant including a laser tube having an optical resonator capable of generating a laser beam, and a scanning system including at least one optical beam deflector being capable of controlling a path of the laser beam. The laser tube and the scanning system are at least partially enclosed within a common housing. The compact laser system also includes a plug-in-module having a power source being capable of driving the laser, and a power source controller being capable of controlling the power source. The plug-in-module also includes an optical beam deflector controller being capable of controlling the scanning system.

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