Laser apparatus for repetitively marking a moving sheet
CA 1310072 C · Owner: Henderson, Andrew R. · Inventors: Henderson, Andrew R.; Jones, Robert
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A laser beam is used to mark a longitudinally moving web of paper both at intervals along its length and at plural locations across its width so that each of the sheets finally cut from the web bears a mark. The web passes over a cylinder having windows bearing masks carrying a logo or the like to be marked on the web. Mirrors are arranged on a drum assembly coaxially located in the cylinder to rotate therewith. The mirrors are disposed in helical sets extending along the axis of the drum to successively intercept a laser beam directed parallel to the axis of the drum and to reflect the beam to successive mask windows. The mirrors are plane mirrors set at 45° to the axis and cause the beam …
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- Granted November 10, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 10, 2009.
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