(19)
(11) EP 1 560 470 B8

(12) CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION
Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15) Correction information:
Corrected version no 1 (W1 B1)

(48) Corrigendum issued on:
15.10.2008 Bulletin 2008/42

(45) Mention of the grant of the patent:
30.07.2008 Bulletin 2008/31

(21) Application number: 05075231.0

(22) Date of filing: 11.06.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
H05B 37/00(2006.01)

(54)

Electromagnetic energy distribution for electromagnetically induced mechanical cutting

Elektromagnetische Energieverteilung bei elektromagnetisch induziertem Schneiden

Distribution d'énergie électromagnétique pour opérations de coupe mécanique induite de manière électromagnétique

(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE ES FR GB IT

(30) Priority: 12.06.1997 US 903187

(43) Date of publication of application:
03.08.2005 Bulletin 2005/31

(62) Application number of the earlier application in accordance with Art. 76 EPC:
98929060.6 / 1016328

(73) Proprietor: BioLase Technology, Inc.
Irvine CA 92618 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • Rizoiu, Ioana M.
    San Clemente, California 92673 (US)
  • Kimmel, Andrew I.
    San Clemente, California 92673 (US)

(74) Representative: Johnstone, Helen Margaret 
Potter Clarkson LLP Park View House 58 The Ropewalk
Nottingham NG1 5DD
Nottingham NG1 5DD (GB)


(56) References cited: : 
GB-A- 2 023 330
US-A- 4 550 275
US-A- 5 221 561
 US-A- 3 914 648
US-A- 4 910 438
   
       
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