Hand-held laser cutting apparatus and method using same
US7772520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/001
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand-held apparatus is disclosed, where that hand-held apparatus comprises a hand piece having an output end, a switch disposed on that hand piece, wherein that switch includes “on” position and an “off” position, and wherein a laser beam is directed outwardly from the output end of the hand piece when the switch is disposed in the “on” position. In certain embodiments, a lasing device is disposed within the hand piece. In other embodiments, a lasing device is disposed external to the hand piece, wherein that lasing device is interconnected with the hand piece by a fiber optic cable.
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