Method of applying one or more electromagnetic beams to form a fusion bond on a workpiece such as a medical device
US7820937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7543
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process and apparatus is provided for forming a fusion bond between two materials. The process begins by forming a bond site by positioning a portion of a first body with respect to a portion of a second body. The first and second bodies may be components of a medical device such as a catheter, for example. At least one collimated beam of electromagnetic energy is generated and directed onto portions of the first and second bodies within the bond site so that at least one fusion zone having an increased temperature is formed.
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