Patents by Inventor Yefim P. Sukhman
Yefim P. Sukhman 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).
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Publication number: 20140360989Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for distributing laser energy are disclosed herein. A system for dispensing laser energy by one or more laser energy sources in accordance with one embodiment of the present technology includes a laser energy credit transferring component configured to communicate with a laser energy source. The laser energy source is configured for producing and dispensing laser energy. The laser energy credit transferring component is further configured to receive a request from the laser energy source for laser energy and transfer laser energy credits to the laser energy source. The laser energy credits enable the laser energy source to dispense a corresponding amount of laser energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Michael L. Flanary, Stefano J. Noto, Christian J. Risser, Miesha T. Stoute, David John Zirbel, JR.
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Publication number: 20140260989Abstract: Embodiments of multi-stage air filtration systems are disclosed herein. A filtration system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes at least a first filter and a second filter arranged in series in an exhaust stream. The first filter is arranged to hold a first active media in the exhaust stream, the second filter is arranged to hold a second active media in the exhaust stream, and the active media is selected to remove one or more contaminants known to be in the exhaust stream. The system also includes at least one sensor arranged to detect the presence of the one or more contaminants downstream of the first filter and/or the second filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Joseph T. Hillman, Stefano J. Noto, Christian J. Risser, David John Zirbel, Jr.
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Patent number: 8603217Abstract: Embodiments of recirculating filtration and exhaust systems for material processing systems are disclosed herein. A material processing system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes an enclosure for processing a workpiece, the enclosure having an enclosure inlet and an enclosure outlet. The system also includes a first flow path fluidly coupled to the enclosure inlet and the enclosure outlet, and a first filtration assembly in the first flow path. The first filtration assembly draws airflow from the enclosure and returns the airflow to the enclosure. The system further includes a second flow path in fluid communication with the first flow path upstream from the enclosure inlet, and a second filtration assembly in the second flow path. The second filtration assembly draws airflow from the first flow path and returns airflow to the first flow path.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Christian J. Risser, Nathan H. Schuknecht, James W. Rabideau, Joseph T. Hillman
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Patent number: 8599898Abstract: Slab lasers and method for producing high power coherent laser radiation of good quality. In one embodiment, a slab laser comprises a slab laser medium, an energy source configured to deliver energy to the laser medium, and first and second optical elements. The first optical element has a first reflective surface at a first boundary of the laser medium, and the second optical element has a second reflective surface at a second boundary of the laser medium. The first and second reflective surfaces face each other across the length of the laser medium, and at least one of the first and second optical elements includes a plurality of reflective regions configured to modify the phase distribution of the incident laser radiation propagating from the reflective regions. The first and second reflective surfaces are also positioned at an angle relative to each other to form a laser resonator.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Stefano J. Noto, Christian J. Risser, Mikhail E. Ryskin
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Publication number: 20130299465Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for distributing laser energy are disclosed herein. A method configured in accordance with one embodiment includes establishing communication with a laser energy source configured to dispense laser energy, and enabling the laser energy source to dispense laser energy by transferring laser energy credits to the laser energy source. The transferred laser energy credits correspond to an amount of enabled laser energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Michael L. Flanary, Stefano J. Noto, Christian J. Risser, Miesha T. Stoute, David John Zirbel, JR.
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Publication number: 20120296461Abstract: Embodiments of flexible laser manufacturing systems are disclosed herein. A flexible laser manufacturing system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a plurality of laser processing stations. Each laser processing station can include a laser source configured to generate a laser beam for processing target material, and a first controller coupled to the laser source. The flexible laser manufacturing system also includes a second controller coupled to the first controller of the individual laser processing stations. The second controller is configured to monitor and instruct each of the first controllers for processing target material of each of the corresponding laser processing stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Joseph T. Hillman, Miesha T. Stoute, James W. Rabideau, Christian J. Risser
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Patent number: 8294062Abstract: Laser beam positioning systems for material processing and methods for using such systems are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a laser-based material processing system, for example, can include (a) a radiation source configured to produce a laser beam and direct the beam along a beam path, and (b) a laser beam positioning assembly in the beam path. The laser beam positioning assembly can include a first focusing element, first and second reflective optical elements, and a second focusing element. The first focusing element can focus the laser beam to a first focal point between the first and second reflective optical elements. The first and second reflective optical elements can direct the laser beam toward a material processing area while the laser beam has a decreasing or increasing cross-sectional dimension. The second focusing element can focus the laser beam and direct the beam toward the material processing area.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Stefano J. Noto, Cheryl Kaufman
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Publication number: 20120192718Abstract: Embodiments of recirculating filtration and exhaust systems for material processing systems are disclosed herein. A material processing system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes an enclosure for processing a workpiece, the enclosure having an enclosure inlet and an enclosure outlet. The system also includes a first flow path fluidly coupled to the enclosure inlet and the enclosure outlet, and a first filtration assembly in the first flow path. The first filtration assembly draws airflow from the enclosure and returns the airflow to the enclosure. The system further includes a second flow path in fluid communication with the first flow path upstream from the enclosure inlet, and a second filtration assembly in the second flow path. The second filtration assembly draws airflow from the first flow path and returns airflow to the first flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Christian J. Risser, Nathan H. Schuknecht, James W. Rabideau, Joseph T. Hillman
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Patent number: 8101883Abstract: Laser-based material processing systems and methods for using such systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, a laser-based material processing system includes a workpiece support, a positioning assembly over at least a portion of the workpiece support, and a laser. The system includes a laser beam director carried by the positioning assembly to direct a beam generated by the laser toward the workpiece support. The system also includes a dispensing unit carried by the positioning assembly to discharge a material toward the workpiece support. The system further includes a controller operably coupled to the positioning assembly, the laser beam director, and the dispensing unit. The controller can be configured to move the laser beam director and the dispensing unit relative to the workpiece support such that (a) the beam is directed toward a first portion of the workpiece support, and (b) the dispensing unit discharges material toward the first portion of the workpiece support.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Christian J. Risser
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Patent number: 7947919Abstract: Laser-based material processing systems, exhaust systems, and methods for using such systems are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a laser-based material processing system can include an exhaust assembly configured to remove contaminants from a material processing area. The exhaust assembly can include a vacuum source and an exhaust plenum carried by a moveable arm of a gantry-style laser beam positioning assembly. The moveable arm can extend along a first axis and can be moveable along a second axis generally normal to the first axis. The exhaust plenum can extend lengthwise in a direction generally parallel with the first axis. The exhaust assembly can also include an intake slot extending lengthwise along the exhaust plenum across at least a portion of the material processing area. The exhaust assembly can further include one or more flexible exhaust ducts in fluid communication with the vacuum source and the exhaust plenum.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Christian J. Risser, Carlos Alzate
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Patent number: 7723638Abstract: Laser conversion systems and methods for converting laser systems for operation in different laser safety classification modes are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a laser system includes a laser configured to emit radiation greater than about 5 mW and an exterior housing containing the laser. The exterior housing has a section configured to be in a first arrangement in which the laser system is classified as a class I system and a second arrangement in which the laser system is classified as a class IV system. The laser system further includes a conversion module operably coupled to the laser system and the section. The conversion module is configured to enable one or more regulatory features required for class IV operation of the laser system when the section is in the second arrangement and disable the regulatory features required for class IV operation of the laser system when the section is in the first arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Christian J. Risser
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Publication number: 20090223944Abstract: Laser-based material processing systems, exhaust systems, and methods for using such systems are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a laser-based material processing system can include an exhaust assembly configured to remove contaminants from a material processing area. The exhaust assembly can include a vacuum source and an exhaust plenum carried by a moveable arm of a gantry-style laser beam positioning assembly. The moveable arm can extend along a first axis and can be moveable along a second axis generally normal to the first axis. The exhaust plenum can extend lengthwise in a direction generally parallel with the first axis. The exhaust assembly can also include an intake slot extending lengthwise along the exhaust plenum across at least a portion of the material processing area. The exhaust assembly can further include one or more flexible exhaust ducts in fluid communication with the vacuum source and the exhaust plenum.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Christian J. Risser, Carlos A. Alzate
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Publication number: 20090050611Abstract: Laser beam positioning systems for material processing and methods for using such systems are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a laser-based material processing system, for example, can include (a) a radiation source configured to produce a laser beam and direct the beam along a beam path toward a material processing area, and (b) a laser beam positioning assembly in the beam path. The laser beam positioning assembly can include a first focusing element, first and second reflective optical elements (e.g., movable mirrors), and a second focusing element. The first focusing element can focus the laser beam to a first focal point between the first and second reflective optical elements. The first and second reflective optical elements can direct the laser beam toward the material processing area while the laser beam has a decreasing or increasing cross-sectional dimension (e.g., diameter).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Stefano J. Noto, Cheryl Kaufman
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Patent number: 7469000Abstract: Gas lasers including nanoscale catalysts and methods for producing such lasers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a gas laser includes a gas containment structure having a gas discharge region and a laser gas medium in the gas discharge region. The gas laser also includes a plurality of optical elements spaced apart from each other at opposite ends of the gas discharge region to form a laser resonator. The gas laser further includes a nanoscale catalyst proximate to and in communication with the gas discharge region to modify oxidation and/or decomposition processes of selected components of the laser gas medium. In one embodiment, the nanoscale catalyst can include a metal-oxide support substrate carrying a plurality of nanoscale particulates. The nanoscale particulates can be composed of one or more of the following: gold, silver, or platinum, and have an average size of about 1-50 nm.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Vladimir M. Cherezov, Patrick R. Thornton, Stefano J. Noto
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Publication number: 20080117949Abstract: Gas lasers including nanoscale catalysts and methods for producing such lasers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a gas laser includes a gas containment structure having a gas discharge region and a laser gas medium in the gas discharge region. The gas laser also includes a plurality of optical elements spaced apart from each other at opposite ends of the gas discharge region to form a laser resonator. The gas laser further includes a nanoscale catalyst proximate to and in communication with the gas discharge region to modify oxidation and/or decomposition processes of selected components of the laser gas medium. In one embodiment, the nanoscale catalyst can include a metal-oxide support substrate carrying a plurality of nanoscale particulates. The nanoscale particulates can be composed of one or more of the following: gold, silver, or platinum, and have an average size of about 1-50 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Vladimir M. Cherezov, Patrick R. Thornton, Stefano J. Noto
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Publication number: 20080017620Abstract: Laser conversion systems and methods for converting laser systems for operation in different laser safety classification modes are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a laser system includes a laser configured to emit radiation greater than about 5 mW and an exterior housing containing the laser. The exterior housing has a section configured to be in a first arrangement in which the laser system is classified as a class I system and a second arrangement in which the laser system is classified as a class IV system. The laser system further includes a conversion module operably coupled to the laser system and the section. The conversion module is configured to enable one or more regulatory features required for class IV operation of the laser system when the section is in the second arrangement and disable the regulatory features required for class IV operation of the laser system when the section is in the first arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Christian J. Risser
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Patent number: 7060934Abstract: A laser material processing system and method focus a laser beam to a smaller spot size with a high power density using a movable beam expander to provide high resolution laser beam for engraving and/or cutting. A movable beam focusing assembly containing a beam expanding optics and a beam focusing optics is a part of a motion system providing a high power density focused beam within the material processing area minimizing size and weight of the laser beam positioning optics and avoiding the problems inherent in handling and positioning a larger diameter beam.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christian J. Risser, Edwin W. Gorham, Yefim P. Sukhman
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Patent number: 6983001Abstract: A laser includes a deformable tube holding an electrode assembly that includes conformable spacers. The spacers are deformed by compression of the tube into good surface contact with the electrodes and the tube walls, thereby providing the necessary path for heat removal from the plasma in order to maintain the required operating temperature for adequate performance of the laser.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Christian J. Risser
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Publication number: 20040114647Abstract: A laser includes a deformable tube holding an electrode assembly that includes conformable spacers. The spacers are deformed by compression of the tube into good surface contact with the electrodes and the tube walls, thereby providing the necessary path for heat removal from the plasma in order to maintain the required operating temperature for adequate performance of the laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Christian J. Risser
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Patent number: D517474Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Universal Laser SystemsInventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Edwin W. Gorham, Stefano J. Noto, Christian J. Risser, James W. Rabideau, John Danielson, Mark Howse