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Laser systems and methods for the removal of structures

  • US 9,089,928 B2
  • Filed: 08/02/2012
  • Issued: 07/28/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/20/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of removing a section of a member from an offshore structure comprising:

  • a. operably associating a high power laser system with an offshore structure, the high power laser system comprising a high power laser and a high power laser cutting tool;

    b. the high power laser cutting tool defining a laser beam delivery path for delivery of a high power laser beam along the beam path;

    c. positioning the laser cutting tool adjacent a member of the offshore structure, whereby the laser beam path extends from the cutting tool to the member;

    d. propagating a high power laser beam along the beam path and moving the beam path and laser beam thereby cutting the member, whereby a section of the member is formed in a predetermined manner; and

    ,e. removing the section from the structure.

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