Pipette puller using scanning laser

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9388067
APP PUB NO 20120047955A1
SERIAL NO

12807345

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An apparatus and method for pulling tubular glass, such as pipettes, is disclosed. The invention is generally directed apparatus and techniques for precisely scanning a laser beam on the selected surfaces of the glass tube to uniformly, controllably and programmably soften the tube prior to and during pulling. The invention has application to both vertical and horizontal pullers.

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  • SUTTER INSTRUMENT COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Belgum, Jack San Anselmo, US 2 2
Flaming, Dale San Rafael, US 2 2

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