Laser optical element mounting arrangement and method
Patent 4777639 Issued on October 11, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 15, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 15, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3090116 3777281 3921885 Method for forming a bond between sapphire and glass Indium seal for gas laser Laser resonator cavity Laser apparatus Laser device Crystalline quartz laser window assembly Rear mirror holder device for a laser generator InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/941802 filed on 12/15/1986US Classes:372/107, Mirror support or alignment structure372/103, Window, aperture, and mask372/108, Specified output coupling device372/109, MISCELLANEOUS372/99ReflectorExaminersPrimary: Scott, Leon Jr.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG02B 7/182 (20060101)H01S 3/03 (20060101) H01S 3/034 (20060101) AbstractA laser optical element mounting arrangement and method are disclosed wherein a laser optical element is mounted to a laser mounting support member. The mounting support member has a smooth surface to which a surface of the optical element is engaged to form a vacuum seal between the optical element and the support member. The seal is accomplished with the application of only light pressure contact between the respective surfaces at ambient temperature and without the need for a sealant. | |
