Radiant energy – Irradiation of objects or material
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-26
2009-10-27
Vanore, David A (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Irradiation of objects or material
C250S491100, C850S001000, C850S005000, C850S006000, C600S101000, C600S160000, C600S182000, C600S407000, C600S478000, C385S025000, C385S116000, C385S117000, C385S147000, C356S477000, C356S479000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07608842
ABSTRACT:
Methods of moving or vibrating cantilevered optical fibers of scanning fiber devices are disclosed. In one aspect, a method may include vibrating the cantilevered optical fiber at an initial frequency that is substantially displaced from a resonant frequency of the cantilevered optical fiber. Then, the frequency of vibration of the cantilevered optical fiber may be changed over a period of time toward the resonant frequency. Light may be directed through an end of the cantilevered optical fiber while the cantilevered optical fiber is vibrated.
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Logie Michael J
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Vanore David A
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