Patents by Inventor Joshua H. Freed

Joshua H. Freed 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 machining systems and methods with debris extraction
    Patent number: 8633420
    Abstract: Laser machining systems and methods may include debris removal systems to remove debris generated by the machining process and/or outgassing or filtration systems to remove harmful gases and filter and recycle air within the system. The laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe one or more lines in large flat workpieces such as solar panels. In particular, laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe lines in thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels with accuracy, high speed and reduced cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: IPG Microsystems LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Sercel, Joshua H. Freed, Terrence A. Murphy, Jr., Randal R. Hill, Michael Von Dadelszen
  • LASER MACHINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH DEBRIS EXTRACTION
    Publication number: 20100089880
    Abstract: Laser machining systems and methods may include debris removal systems to remove debris generated by the machining process and/or outgassing or filtration systems to remove harmful gases and filter and recycle air within the system. The laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe one or more lines in large flat workpieces such as solar panels. In particular, laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe lines in thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels with accuracy, high speed and reduced cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: J.P. SERCEL ASSOCIATES INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Sercel, Joshua H. Freed, Terrence A. Murphy, JR., Randal R. Hill, Michael Von Dadelszen