Patents by Inventor Philip G Rourke

Philip G Rourke 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 micromachining methods and systems
    Patent number: 7923658
    Abstract: A method of laser machining a substrate is provided. The method comprises directing laser energy at a first surface of the substrate, while providing an assist medium at the first surface of the substrate at least at approximately the area at which the laser energy is being directed. The assist medium is no longer provided prior to completion of formation of a feature in the substrate created utilizing the laser energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Huth, Philip G Rourke, Craig M. Gates