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Laser fluid flow control apparatus and method

CA 1311040 C · Owner: Young, Ronald D. · Inventors: Nilsen, Carl J.; Young, Ronald D.; Wachter, Joseph P.

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A laser fluid control apparatus and method provide selective, precise control of the fluid supplied to the laser. The flow of the fluid to the laser can be automatically adjusted according to a selected programmed control to provide a high volume of the fluid to the laser during initial operation of the laser for a quick warm-up of the laser and a reduced volume after the laser has warmed-up for more economical operation of the laser. Different fluid mixes can also be provided for enhancing laser performance. A control for pulsed or continuous wave laser operation can be actuated to automatically change the composition of the fluid supplied to the laser for continuous wave laser operation …

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  • Granted December 1, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 1, 2009.
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FiledJuly 27, 1988
GrantedDecember 1, 1992
Term endedDecember 1, 2009
Patent numberCA 1311040 C
Classification (IPC)H01S3/03 +1 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedJuly 27, 1988Patent grantedDec 1, 1992Term endedDec 1, 2009

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