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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8084714 | Protection device of a laser processing unit A laser processing unit includes a first working area for laser processing of a workpiece, a second working area for laser processing of a workpiece, and a dividing wall adapted to separate the first working area from the second working area between, the dividing wa... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7807947 | Laser sintering process chamber gas curtain window cleansing in a laser sintering system An inert gas dispenser for mounting to a process equipment functional window is provided to dispense an inert gas in a laminar flow at an effective velocity across the exposed surface to form a curtain of inert gas across the exposed surface to prevent a build-up of... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7777155 | System and method for an integrated additive manufacturing cell for complex components An integrated additive manufacturing cell (IAMC) that combines conventional manufacturing technologies with additive manufacturing processes is disclosed. Individual IAMCs may be configured and optimized for specific part families of complex components, or other ind... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7692116 | Laser ablation for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes Single walled carbon nanotubes are produced in a novel apparatus by the laser-induced ablation of moving carbon target. The laser used is of high average power and ultra-fast pulsing. According to various preferred embodiments, the laser produces an output above abo... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7586062 | Laser booth with device for shielding coherent electromagnetic radiation The invention relates to a device for shielding coherent electromagnetic radiation, especially laser radiation. The device comprises at least two partially converging faces (6, 7) between which two opposite openings (8, 9) are configured. The distance ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7332689 | Tacking method and apparatus An apparatus for tacking a multi-lumen tubular assembly together comprises a laser, an optical member and a placement tray for retaining the tubular assembly. A portion of the optical member defines a window that is substantially transparent to laser energy emitted ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323656 | Seal device of light path system in laser beam machine The invention provides a laser beam machine having a light path duct with improved dust proof property. A light path system of a laser beam machine comprises a light path duct 10 having a U-shaped cross-section with the upper end opened, and a light path 1... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321104 | Cooling duct of a laser processing machine An apparatus for the removal of waste heat and material during laser cutting of a hollow workpiece by a laser beam includes a duct with external dimensions that permit insertion of at least a portion of the duct within the hollow workpiece, a chamber within the duct... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7291805 | Target isolation system, high power laser and laser peening method and system using same A system for applying a laser beam to work pieces, includes a laser system producing a high power output beam. Target delivery optics are arranged to deliver the output beam to a target work piece. A relay telescope having a telescope focal point is placed in the be... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7279432 | System and method for forming an integrated barrier layer An apparatus and method for forming an integrated barrier layer on a substrate is described. The integrated barrier layer comprises at least a first refractory metal layer and a second refractory metal layer. The integrated barrier layer is formed using a dual-mode ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7268317 | Laser peening process and apparatus using a liquid erosion-resistant opaque overlay coating The invention relates to a method and apparatus for improving properties of a solid material by providing shockwaves there through. Laser shock processing is used to provide the shockwaves. The method includes applying a liquid energy-absorbing overlay, which is res... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7265315 | Method of joining terminals by soldering A method of joining terminals by soldering is provided which allows control of increasing gas supply even in soldering performed in a gas atmosphere within a gas chamber. Utilizing a springback phenomenon occurring at a flat portion of a terminal, a solder joint of ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7253032 | Method of flattening a crystallized semiconductor film surface by using a plate First laser light is irradiated (energy density of 400 to 500 mj/cm2) to a semiconductor film 102 in an atmosphere containing oxygen in order to obtain a semiconductor film 102b having large depressions and projections on the surface.... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247812 | Laser annealing apparatus An excimer laser annealing apparatus and the application of the same for stabilizing the atmosphere surrounding an area irradiated by an excimer laser. The apparatus includes a chamber, a gas diversion nozzle, an excimer laser and a gas supply device. The gas divers... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238543 | Methods for marking a bare semiconductor die including applying a tape having energy-markable properties A method used for marking a semiconductor wafer or device. The method and apparatus have particular application to wafers or devices which have been subjected to a thinning process, including backgrinding in particular. The present method comprises reducing the cros... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238912 | Wafer characteristics via reflectometry and wafer processing apparatus and method An exemplary system includes a measuring device to acquire non-contact thickness measurements of a wafer and a laser beam to cut the wafer at a rate based at least in part on one or more thicknesses measurements. An exemplary method includes illuminating a substrate... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238916 | Robotic welding cell unit A portable welding cell unit includes a frame structure in which first and second welding stations are disposed. A robot arm is also provided within the frame. The robot arm can pivot between the first and second welding stations such that a work piece can be welded... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7172376 | Workpiece positioner A workpiece positioner includes a workpiece holder that is mounted to a chassis for rotation about a central axis, and further includes a first set of workpiece supports for retaining and supporting a first workpiece between a drive end and an idler end, and a secon... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168935 | Solid freeform fabrication apparatus and methods An apparatus for formation of a three dimensional object comprising a sealed container; an electron beam subsystem capable of directing energy within said container; a positioning subsystem contained within said container; a wire feed subsystem contained within said... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7094618 | Methods for marking a packaged semiconductor die including applying tape and subsequently marking the tape The present invention provides a method and apparatus for marking a semiconductor wafer or device. The method and apparatus have particular application to wafers or devices which have been subjected to a thinning process, including backgrinding in particular. The pr... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7057136 | Finishing machine using laser beam A machining device comprises workpiece holding means for holding a workpiece, laser beam machining means for shining a laser beam to the workpiece held by the workpiece holding means to machine the workpiece, and moving means for moving the workpiece held by the wor... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7038166 | Containment plenum for laser irradiation and removal of material from a surface of a structure A containment plenum is adapted to deliver laser light to an interaction region of an inhabitable structure to remove material from the structure. The containment plenum includes a plenum housing adapted to be coupled to a source of laser light. The containment plen... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7038164 | Laser head for irradiation and removal of material from a surface of a structure A laser head is adapted to irradiate an interaction region of an inhabitable structure with laser light to remove material from the structure. The laser head includes a housing and a connector coupled to the housing and optically coupled to a laser generator. The co... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6987241 | Machine tool installation including gated enclosure A machine tool installation (1) for the processing of workpieces includes encompasses a work area (4) for the machining of workpieces and contains a workpiece support (13), a work area enclosure (3) featuring a gate (7) and at leas... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6969822 | Laser micromachining systems The described embodiments relate to laser micromachining a substrate. One exemplary embodiment includes a chamber configured to receive an assist gas from an assist gas source. The chamber is configured to allow a laser beam to pass through the chamber to contact a ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6932879 | Method of weldbonding An improved method of weldbonding utilizing inclusion bodies, placed directly between materials to be bonded or included in a weldbonding adhesive. The inclusion bodies maintain a gap between the materials to be welded which provides a gas releasing egress route to ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6933464 | Laser-driven cleaning using reactive gases A method and apparatus for removing contaminants from the surface of a substrate. An explosive medium is introduced into a vicinity of the substrate, and a beam of electromagnetic energy is directed toward the substrate. Absorption of the electromagnetic energy caus... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6923877 | Method and apparatus for improving material properties A method and apparatus for improving the properties of a material of a workpiece by laser shock peening in which an overlay which is opaque to a laser beam, and an overlay which is translucent to said laser beam, are applied to a surface of a workpiece. The transluc... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6903031 | In-situ-etch-assisted HDP deposition using SiF4 and hydrogen A process is provided for depositing an undoped silicon oxide film on a substrate disposed in a process chamber. A process gas that includes SiF4, H2, a silicon source, and an oxidizing gas reactant is flowed into the process chamber. A plasma ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6855911 | Pivotable cover for laser cutting machine A laser cutting machine includes a cover which is pivotably connected to a side of the base of the machine. Two supports are connected between the cover and the base so as to maintain the open status of the cover. Two hand access recesses are defined in the rear end... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6805751 | Method and apparatus for removal of minute particles from a surface using thermophoresis to prevent particle redeposition A method and apparatus for removing minute particles from a surface of a sample are provided that prevent redeposition of the particles onto the surface. By combining thermophoresis with laser assisted particle removal (LAPR), the methods and apparatus remove minute... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6713716 | Reduced mist laser shock peening A laser unit includes a laser beam source for generating a laser beam along a laser beam centerline. A beam tube surrounds at least a portion of the beam centerline. A beam aperture is located at an exit of the tube. A final beam optical lens is mounted within the t... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6686560 | Light-tight positioner A laser enclosure is provided including a laser chamber for a robotic laser and a load/un-load region. A partition is positioned between the laser chamber and the load/unload region that is effective in preventing the passage of laser light from the laser... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6657154 | Semiconductor manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method for thin film semiconductor device In a manufacturing technology for forming a thin film transistor comprising a laser irradiation step, objects of the present invention are to obtain a high performance and multifunction semiconductor manufacturing apparatus and thin film transistor manufa... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6649868 | Workpiece enclosure system and robotic laser processing system including pass through partitions A light-tight laser enclosure system including an enclosure, a robotic laser, first and second pass through partitions, and first and second rotary positioners. The robotic laser is positioned within an interior volume of the enclosure and defines a proce... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6536237 | Laser annealing system The present invention relates to a laser annealing system which reduces damages and contamination to a chamber window by adding a buffer window between the chamber window and a silicon film being annealed by a laser beam. The laser annealing system includ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6486437 | Apparatus for transforming semiconducting thin layer Disclosed is an apparatus for modifying a semiconducting thin layer, which has: a hermetically sealed container having a substrate mount section for mounting thereon a substrate with an amorphous semiconducting thin layer formed thereon, and a light trans... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6376797 | Laser cutting of semiconductor materials A method of cutting thin bodies of silicon so as to minimize edge damage comprises traversing said bodies with the beam of a pulsed laser in a vacuum or in the presence of forming gas or a noble gas.... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6347733 | Worker piece positioner for use with industrial robot A workpiece positioner including a pair of generally vertical laterally displaced and opposing workpiece holder supports and a pair of workpiece holders. Each the pair of workpiece holders includes a first and second workpiece holder which are operably as... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6331690 | Process for producing single-wall carbon nanotubes uniform in diameter and laser ablation apparatus used therein Single-wall carbon nanotubes are produced from carbon vapor in the presence of nickel-cobalt catalyst vapor, and the carbon vapor and the nickel-cobalt catalyst vapor are constantly generated from a carbon pellet and a nickel-cobalt pellet under radiation... | 12/18/2001 |
