Method and apparatus for depositing raised features at select locations on a substrate to produce a slip-resistant surface
US8076607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/52
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved apparatus and method for applying a plurality of raised features at select locations on a metallic substrate using a high-powered radiant energy source, such as a laser, in combination with powder metallurgy such that the resultant substrate surface exhibits increased slip-resistance resulting from the presence of the raised features on the substrate.
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