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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2007
Applicants:
David M. Keicher, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Lucas B. Brewer, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Richard John Grylls, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Inventors:
David M. Keicher, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Lucas B. Brewer, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Richard John Grylls, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Assignee:
Optomec, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B05D 7/22 (2006.01); B05D 3/06 (2006.01); B05C 19/00 (2006.01); B05C 11/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Method and apparatus for depositing material in hard to reach locations of a workpiece. An elongated member is inserted in an opening. The member transports a laser beam from a fiber laser and material, preferably in powder form, to the desired location. The material is deposited on the workpiece and the laser beam contacts the material. The method and apparatus may be used to manufacture a part or to repair an existing part.