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Laser scribing and machining of materials

US8247731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA · US

Inventors

Dennis R. Alexander · Lincoln, US
John C. Bruce · Lincoln, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 30, 2008
Grant date	Aug 21, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 26, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB23K26/16
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods for directing laser energy to surfaces of materials via elements which have sharp points, and for reducing the adverse effects of particles which become dislodged by scribing and laser machining of materials.

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