Method and apparatus for delivering high power laser energy over long distances

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8511401
APP PUB NO 20100044106A1
SERIAL NO

12544136

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Systems, devices and methods for the transmission of 1 kW or more of laser energy deep into the earth and for the suppression of associated nonlinear phenomena. Systems, devices and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. These systems can deliver high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates.

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  • FORO ENERGY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Faircloth, Brian O Evergreen, US 74 2069
Koblick, Yeshaya Sharon, US 19 640
Moxley, Joel F Denver, US 36 1315
Rinzler, Charles C Denver, US 45 1660
Zediker, Mark S Weldon Spring, US 125 3608

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