Patents by Inventor Christopher Hamner

Christopher Hamner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Laser-processing apparatus, methods of operating the same, and methods of processing workpieces using the same
    Patent number: 12011785
    Abstract: Apparatus and techniques for laser-processing workpieces can be improved, and new functionalities can be provided. Some embodiments discussed relate to use of beam characterization tools to facilitate adaptive processing, process control and other desirable features. Other embodiments relate to laser power sensors incorporating integrating spheres. Still other embodiments relate to workpiece handling systems capable of simultaneously providing different workpieces to a common laser-processing apparatus. A great number of other embodiments and arrangements are also detailed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Brookhyser, Zachary Dunn, Christopher Hamner
  • LASER-PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF PROCESSING WORKPIECES USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210362277
    Abstract: Apparatus and techniques for laser-processing workpieces can be improved, and new functionalities can be provided. Some embodiments discussed relate to use of beam characterization tools to facilitate adaptive processing, process control and other desirable features. Other embodiments relate to laser power sensors incorporating integrating spheres. Still other embodiments relate to workpiece handling systems capable of simultaneously providing different workpieces to a common laser-processing apparatus. A great number of other embodiments and arrangements are also detailed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick Riechel, Mark Unrath, Jake Roberts, Joseph Hasty, James Brookhyser, Zachary Dunn, Christopher Hamner, Geoffrey Lott, Jacob Magers, Jack Rundel, Jeffrey Howerton, Jan Kleinert, Doug Hall, Gary Larsen, Julie Wilson, Lee Petersen, Mark Wegner, Kurt Eaton