|
Match
|
Document |
Document Title |
|
|
8438983 |
Waste treatment process and apparatus
A process for the treatment of waste, the process comprising either a gasification step or a pyrolysis step to produce an offgas and a non-airborne, solid char material; followed by a plasma...
|
|
|
8426033 |
High strength nickel alloy welds through precipitation hardening
Provided are precipitation hardened high strength nickel based alloy welds that yield improved properties and performance in joining high strength metals. The advantageous weldments include two or...
|
|
|
8399794 |
Atmospheric pressure plasma, generating method, plasma processing method and component mounting method using same, and device using these methods
A first inert gas (5) is supplied into a reaction space (1) and a high-frequency power supply (4) applies a high-frequency electric field so that a primary plasma (6) composed of the first inert...
|
|
|
8399795 |
Enhancing plasma surface modification using high intensity and high power ultrasonic acoustic waves
This invention relates to a plasma surface modification process (and a corresponding a system) of a solid object (100) comprising creating plasma (104) by a plasma source (106), application of the...
|
|
|
8373084 |
Plasma cutter having high power density
Systems and methods are provided for a torch power system having a high power density. In one embodiment, a system is provided that includes a torch power unit having a compressor and power...
|
|
|
8367967 |
Method and apparatus for repairing thermal barrier coatings
A method and apparatus for repairing a thermal barrier coating on components in gas turbine engines and the like. The apparatus includes a microplasma spray gun having an anode, cathode, and an arc...
|
|
|
8362388 |
Multi-gas mixer and device for supplying gas mixture to plasma torch
A multi-gas mixer for supplying a gas mixture that can uniformly mix a plurality of gases according to the proportional percentages determined by the mass flow rate of each gas is disclosed. The...
|
|
|
8357873 |
Plasma whirl reactor apparatus and methods of use
An apparatus for synergistically combining a plasma with a comminution means such as a fluid kinetic energy mill (jet mill), preferably in a single reactor and/or in a single process step is...
|
|
|
8324523 |
Plasma whirl reactor apparatus and methods of use
An apparatus for synergistically combining a plasma with a comminution means such as a fluid kinetic energy mill (jet mill), preferably in a single reactor and/or in a single process step is...
|
|
|
8309878 |
Universal input power supply utilizing parallel power modules
A universal power supply for use in a plasma arc system is disclosed. The power supply can include a plurality of power modules for providing a DC output from an AC input. Each of the power modules...
|
|
|
8304684 |
Plasma arc torch rotational assembly
A plasma torch rotation assembly for relieving stress on a lead. The rotation assembly can include an outer housing, which can have a mounting surface adapted to be fixedly coupled to a torch...
|
|
|
8288677 |
Coupling device for a water vapor cutting device
The invention relates to a coupling device (24) used for producing a flow path between the tank (6) of a water vapor cutting device (1) and a liquid-filled cartridge (25), wherein said coupling...
|
|
|
8263896 |
Automated determination of plasma torch operating mode
A system for automatically controlling an operating mode of a plasma torch includes a plasma torch that is connected to a power source and a controller. The controller is configured to...
|
|
|
8253057 |
System and method for plasma generation
A system and method for generating a plasma. An embodiment of the system for generating a plasma may include a first electrode; a second electrode disposed adjacent the first electrode; a first...
|
|
|
8242404 |
Systems and methods for plasma jets
A plasma jet system includes a housing with a single opening. A plasma generator is coupled to ionize a fluid in the housing. An electromagnetic accelerator is coupled to generate an electric field...
|
|
|
8236237 |
Method and apparatus for destruction of biological and chemical agents
A device and method for inactivating infectious biological or chemical agents using microwave-activated diazoluminomelanin (DALM). The agents are typically vacuumed into a load cavity, which is at...
|
|
|
8232500 |
Plasma torch assembly
This application relates to a plasma torch assembly comprising a plurality of tubes;a collar integral with at least one tube comprising a first abutment surface;a base for holding the tubes during...
|
|
|
8217299 |
Arc recovery without over-voltage for plasma chamber power supplies using a shunt switch
A system and method for over-voltage protection is described. In one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus includes an output port configured to deliver power to a plasma chamber to ignite a...
|
|
|
8207470 |
Apparatus for generating remote plasma
Provided is an apparatus for generating remote plasma, which can improve thin-film quality by preventing an arc at a bias electrode. The apparatus includes a radio frequency (RF) electrode...
|
|
|
8199790 |
Reactor vessel for plasma gasification
Disclosed herein is a reactor vessel for plasma gasification reactors employing a DC graphite electrode, AC graphite electrodes, AC plasma torches or DC plasma torches to create a high-energy...
|
|
|
8197765 |
Waste gas purification apparatus
A waste gas purification apparatus comprises: a heater, which heats waste gas mixed with reaction air to separate it into a solid reactant and a vapor purification gas; a water reserve tank unit,...
|
|
|
8159233 |
Passive capacitively-coupled electrostatic (CCE) probe arrangement for detecting in-situ arcing events in a plasma processing chamber
An arrangement for detecting in-situ arcing events within a processing chamber of a plasma processing system during substrate processing is provided. The arrangement includes a probe arrangement,...
|
|
|
8153924 |
Plasma cutter having thermal model for component protection
A system is provided that includes a torch power unit. The torch power unit includes a monitor and/or control configured to determine a temperature of a component of the torch power unit based on...
|
|
|
8148661 |
Highly ordered structure pyrolitic graphite or carbon-carbon composite cathodes for plasma generation in carbon containing gases
A DC plasma torch which includes a long lasting thermionic cathode and has a high thermal efficiency. The DC plasma torch employs a solid cathode made of graphite with highly ordered structure such...
|
|
|
8138444 |
Plasma processing apparatus
Provided is a plasma processing apparatus including a chamber, a lower electrode, an upper electrode, and a substrate sensor. The chamber is configured to provide a reaction space. The lower...
|
|
|
8137341 |
Methods and apparatus for plasma incision of tissue
A method with apparatus for performing surgery using plasma is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a radiofrequency signal generator, a conditioning network coupled to...
|
|
|
8129654 |
DC arc plasmatron and method of using the same
The present invention relates to a plasmatron structure for heating working gas in a DC arc discharge at the atmospheric or lowered pressures and can be used for different electronic, engineering,...
|
|
|
8129653 |
Plasma supply device
A plasma supply device generates an output power greater than 500 W at an essentially constant basic frequency greater than 3 MHz and powers a plasma process to which is supplied the generated...
|
|
|
8129656 |
Method for producing thermal energy
The invention relates to a method for producing thermal energy, wherein, by means of a plasma arc which is located between a cathode and an anode, light initial material that is suitable for fusion...
|
|
|
8109218 |
Waste treatment process and apparatus
A process for the treatment of waste, the process comprising either a gasification step or a pyrolysis step to produce an offgas and a non-airborne, solid char material; followed by a plasma...
|
|
|
8084080 |
Plasma processing method and plasma processing apparatus
A plasma processing is performed by providing a first and a second electrodes to be relatively parallelly movable, disposing an object to be processed on the second electrode so as to face the...
|
|
|
8080759 |
Multi-electrode plasma system and method for thermal spraying
A plasma apparatus is provided including a cathode module, an anode module, and at least one inter-electrode insert located between the cathode module and the anode module. The cathode module...
|
|
|
8063336 |
Multi-frequency static neutralization
Static neutralization of a charged object is provided by applying an alternating voltage having a complex waveform, hereinafter referred to as a “multi-frequency voltage”, to an ionizing ele...
|
|
|
8058585 |
Plasma processing method, plasma processing apparatus and storage medium
A plasma processing method includes the steps of: loading a substrate on a lower electrode, the substrate having a resist mask formed on a transcription film; supplying a processing gas into a...
|
|
|
8013994 |
Particle state and flux sensor
A method of measuring parameters of a particle includes providing a particle, wherein the particle has a first portion and a second portion. The process includes providing a column of...
|
|
|
7973262 |
Powerplant and method using a triple helical vortex reactor
A powerplant and method for production and use of synthesis gas from a hydrocarbon fuel is disclosed in a combination of a triple helical flow vortex reactor (100) and a power producer (510). The...
|
|
|
7952048 |
Plasma source with discharge inducing bridge and plasma processing system using the same
A plasma source with discharge inducing bridges and a plasma processing system using the same. The plasma source may be constructed with a number of discharge inducing bridges, each discharge...
|
|
|
7921804 |
Plasma generating nozzle having impedance control mechanism
The present invention provides a plasma generating system that includes: a microwave generator for generating microwave energy; a power supply connected to the microwave generator for providing...
|
|
|
7878185 |
Cooking apparatus with plasma cleaning
A cooking apparatus includes a case in which a cooking chamber for cooking food is provided, a heating source provided in the case, a fan configured to circulate air in the cooking chamber; and a...
|
|
|
7880113 |
Plasma discharge method and structure for verifying a hermetical seal
A method and structure use characteristics of a plasma discharge for verifying a hermetic seal. The plasma discharge is created in a hermetically sealed cavity by a pair of spaced electrodes that...
|
|
|
7863540 |
Plasma reactor
The present invention provides a plasma reactor which can suppress deactivation of components (active components) activated by plasma when causing exhaust gas to flow through a plasma generating...
|
|
|
7847210 |
Plasma torch assembly
This application relates to a plasma torch assembly comprising a plurality of tubes;a collar integral with at least one tube comprising a first abutment surface;a base for holding the tubes during...
|
|
|
7838792 |
Plasma processing apparatus capable of adjusting temperature of sample stand
A plasma processing apparatus is provided which processes a sample held on a sample table arranged in a process chamber in a vacuum container by using a plasma formed in the process chamber. The...
|
|
|
7807049 |
Method and apparatus for recovering oil from oil shale without environmental impacts
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for extracting kerogen oil from oil shale without adverse environmental impacts. A first plasma reactor is employed for creating a syngas...
|
|
|
7781695 |
Inductively coupled plasma/partial oxidation reformation of carbonaceous compounds to produce fuel for energy production
Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) reforming converts carbonaceous compounds into a fuel for use in generating electrical power. Energy rich hydrocarbon fuels, such as coal, marine diesel, oils, and...
|
|
|
7777178 |
Plasma generating apparatus and method using neutral beam
A plasma generating apparatus and method using a neutral beam, capable of readily generating plasma at the same gas flow rate by changing the structure of an ion gun, without a separate ignition...
|
|
|
7754995 |
Plasma processing apparatus and plasma processing method
A plasma processing apparatus comprising at least a plasma processing chamber for plasma-processing an object; object-holding means for disposing the object in the plasma processing chamber; and...
|
|
|
7750265 |
Multi-electrode plasma system and method for thermal spraying
A plasma apparatus is provided including a cathode module, an anode module, and at least one inter-electrode insert located between the cathode module and the anode module. The cathode module...
|
|
|
7750574 |
Method of generating discharge plasma
A pulse voltage is applied on a process gas to generate discharge plasma. The pulse voltage has a duty ratio controlled in a range of 0.001 percent or more and 8.0 percent or less. Preferably, the...
|
|
|
7743962 |
Method for making a closed container, said closed container and its components
A closed container with a tight and mechanically strong seal having two fastened-together metal elements including a body and a cover. The body is essentially a cylindrical or prismatic shape...
|