Radiant energy – Irradiation of objects or material
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Radiant energy
Irradiation of objects or material
C148S121000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06933509
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an apparatus for hardening a metal article, comprising a holding device, an energy beam generator pointed at the holding device for directing energy beams at the holding device, and a cycling system supporting the holding device, wherein the cycling system varies the location of the holding device relative to the energy beam generator. The apparatus includes an energy beam delivery instrument system positioned between the energy beam generator and the holding device so that the energy an energy beam delivery instrument directs the energy beam to the holding device. Also, the apparatus includes an auxiliary heating device engaging the holding device, wherein the auxiliary heating device heats the metal article independently from the energy beam.
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Allasso Industries, Inc.
Beavers Lucian Wayne
Font Frank G.
Kalivoda Christopher M.
Waddey & Patterson , P.C.
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