US3629546A
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Air-cooled laser processing of materials
Assignee: Primerica Inc
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Filing: 1969-04-02
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A method for processing materials with laser beams. A laser beam is directed against the object which is to be cut, welded or joined. A generated stream of air is directed over the object so that cooling air passes over the immediate area or location at which the laser beam strikes. The combination of the directed laser beam and the air stream is such that the cut or welded joint is left free from scorching or surface deformation due to overheating and burning.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin Hornor Fry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:20
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K26/00; B23K26/14; B23K26/142; B23K26/12; B23K26/123; B23K26/1435; B23K26/1436; B23K26/36; B23K26/38; B23K26/382; B23K2103/00; B23K2103/30; B23K2103/42; B23K2103/50; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S65/00; Y10S65/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
17 words
The method for laser processing of materials as defined in claim 1 wherein said materials are plastics.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method for laser processing of materials as defined in claim 1 including the steps of moving said beam and said gas current along a predetermined path; and cutting said material means by said laser beam along said path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method for laser processing of materials as defined in claim 1 including the steps of moving said laser beam and said gas current along a predetermined path; and welding said materials along said predetermined path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method for laser processing of materials as defined in claim 1 including the steps of moving said laser beam and said gas current along a predetermined path; and joining said materials along said predetermined path.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method for laser processing of materials as defined in claim 1 including the step of drilling an opening through at least a portion of said material means by said laser beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method for laser processing of materials as defined in claim 1 wherein said gaseous means comprises air.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method for laser processing of materials as defined in claim 1 including the step of controlling the velocity of said moving current of gaseous means for cooling said intersection without interfering with the operational characteristics of said laser beam by said moving current of gaseous means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |