Patent ID: 6195379
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: H01S

Abstract:
A laser comprising:a housing having a first interior surface and an opposing second interior surface;an electrode assembly comprising:first and second electrodes each having an interior surface and an exterior surface;linkage members configured to link the first and second electrodes together independent of the housing;first and second electrical insulation material positioned adjacent to and extending outward of the exterior surface of the first and second electrodes, respectively; andthird electrical insulation material being positioned between the first and second electrodes to separate the interior surfaces of the first and second electrodes from one another to form an inter-electrode gap; andthe housing being resiliently flexed to produce inwardly directed force against the electrode assembly, the first and second interior surfaces of the housing being in contact with and transmitting force against the first and second electrical insulation material, whereby the inwardly directed force is transmitted to the electrode assembly to keep the electrode assembly in a fixed position within the housing without the need of additional fasteners.