Franc W Boddicker

US Patent:

44685343, Aug 28, 1984

Filed:

Sep 30, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/430614

Inventors:

Franc W. Boddicker - Gaithersburg MD

International Classification:

B23K 2700

US Classification:

219121LG

Abstract:

A method and device is described for cutting a stationary sheet of glass such as tempered glass using a single, moving laser beam which impinges the glass at right angles to produce a clean cut with minimum thermal shock. Pre-heating and post-cooling means can also be employed along with a tiltable support structure.