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7633231 Harmonic cold plasma device and associated methods  
A device for generating atmospheric pressure cold plasma inside a hand-held unit discharges cold plasma with simultaneously different rf wavelengths and their harmonics. The device includes an rf...
7629553 Metal oxide nanoparticles and process for producing the same  
There is disclosed a process for producing metal oxide nanoparticles. The process includes the steps of: a) providing at least two precursor metal salt materials, b) passing the at least two...
7626135 Electrode systems and methods of using electrodes  
An electrode assembly comprises a coil of electrode material surrounded by a shield having one or more outlets and a supply of shielding gas directed along an axis X-X of said coil before exiting...
7626134 Transmissive dynamic plasma steering apparatus for radiant electromagnetic energy  
An ionized plasma based radiant electromagnetic energy steering or diverting apparatus wherein controlled differences in plasma density and resulting plasma electron density achieve phase shift,...
7619178 Directly connected magnetron powered self starting plasma plume igniter  
An igniter for use in aircraft gas turbine and rocket engines that derives its energy from a directly connected magnetron. The igniter is intended to be mounted exterior of the engine, and to...
7615719 Autonomous plasma cutting system  
A portable plasma arc torch system can be used for processing materials. The system includes a replaceable or rechargeable power source and replaceable or rechargeable gas source. A controller...
7608798 Plasma catalyst  
Methods and apparatus are provided for igniting, modulating, and sustaining a plasma for various plasma processes and treatments. In one embodiment, a plasma is ignited by subjecting a gas in a...
7582846 Hybrid plasma-cold spray method and apparatus  
The present invention provides a method and apparatus of producing a dense coating with desirable stress conditions similar to coatings produced by a cold spray processes, but with higher process...
7582844 Torch handle gas control  
Devices and methods are provided that control gas flow to a plasma arc torch local to a torch handle. Generally, a plasma arc torch is provided that comprises a gas control device operable with a...
7576297 Bonding apparatus and method  
A bonding apparatus including a capillary 40 having a high-frequency coil 50 on its tip end portion and allowing a bonding wire 2 to pass therethrough, a position changing unit for changing...
7572998 Method and device for creating a micro plasma jet  
A microhollow cathode discharge assembly capable of generating a low temperature, atmospheric pressure plasma micro jet is disclosed. The microhollow assembly has at two electrodes: an anode and a...
7573000 Power source for plasma device  
A plasma device including a power source for creating an AC output signal with a matrix transformer between said power source and a series circuit comprising a first lead and a second lead. The...
7544913 Cooled plasma torch and method for cooling the torch  
The invention relates to a cooled plasma torch comprising an electrode, a plasma chamber surrounding the electrode, and a coolant space surrounding the plasma chamber with at least one common wall...
7518085 Vacuum arc plasma thrusters with inductive energy storage driver  
A plasma thruster with a cylindrical inner and cylindrical outer electrode generates plasma particles from the application of energy stored in an inductor to a surface suitable for the formation of...
7511246 Induction device for generating a plasma  
A device for sustaining a plasma in a torch is provided. In certain examples, the device comprises a first electrode configured to couple to a power source and constructed and arranged to provide a...
7501599 Apparatus for plasma synthesis of metal oxide nanopowder  
A process and apparatus for the synthesis of metal oxide nanopowder from a metal compound vapour is presented. In particular a process and apparatus for the synthesis of TiO 2 nanopowder from TiCl...
7501600 Toroidal low-field reactive gas and plasma source having a dielectric vacuum vessel  
Plasma ignition and cooling apparatus and methods for plasma systems are described. An apparatus can include a vessel and at least one ignition electrode adjacent to the vessel. A total length of a...
7435925 Plasma arc torch  
A plasma torch is provided having a movable member carrying an electrode and movable along a tubular member bore having a nozzle at one end. A piston member engaged with the movable member moves...
7432470 Surface cleaning and sterilization  
Methods and apparatus are provided for igniting, modulating, and sustaining a plasma for various plasma processes and treatments. Such treatments include cleaning and sterilizing parts. In some...
7432468 Plasma processing apparatus and plasma processing method  
A microwave plasma processing apparatus 100 allows microwaves, passed through a plurality of slots 37 , to be transmitted through a plurality of dielectric parts 31 supported by beams 26 ,...
7432469 Arc spraying torch head  
The invention provides an arc spraying torch head including: a pair of spray material guides attached to a head body so as to face forward and guiding a flexible wire-like spray material inserted...
7429714 Modular ICP torch assembly  
A modular inductively coupled plasma torch assembly is described. A rear connector unit is positioned and detachably held at a rear end of a tubular plasma chamber to provide a flow of material...
7423234 Process for the surface treatment of an article containing silicone crosslinked by polyaddition  
A process for increasing the surface tension (“wettability”) of a silicone element crosslinked by polyaddition from a liquid composition containing one or more...
7423235 Electrode and electrode holder with threaded connection  
A threaded connection for an electrode holder and an electrode in a plasma arc torch is provided. The threaded connection has relatively low height, and the engaged portion of a male threaded...
7399944 Method and arrangement for controlling a glow discharge plasma under atmospheric conditions  
The present invention is directed to a method and arrangement for controlling a glow discharge plasma in a gas or gas mixture under atmospheric conditions, in a plasma discharge space comprising at...
7380501 Electro-thermal chemical igniter and connector  
An ETC igniter and compatible electrical connector for enabling an ETC gun to be used in a battlefield setting in close proximity with personnel and sensitive electronic equipment. This is...
7375303 Plasma arc torch having an electrode with internal passages  
An electrode for a plasma arc cutting torch which minimizes the deposition of high emissivity material on the nozzle, reduces electrode wear, and improves cut quality. The electrode has a body...
7375301 Modular anode support member for plasma spray gun  
The present invention provides a modular anode support member for a plasma spray gun including an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and a coolant tube connectable to the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve...
7372059 Plasma-based EUV light source  
Various mechanisms are provided relating to plasma-based light source that may be used for lithography as well as other applications. For example, a device is disclosed for producing extreme...
7371991 Iron beam irradiation device and insulating spacer for the device  
Disclosed is a structure aimed to reduce the frequency of replacement of an insulating spacer arranged between grids of an ion beam irradiation device. More specifically, disclosed is a so-called...
7342198 Method and apparatus for generating an electrical arc  
A method of generating an electrical arc includes steps of providing a first electrode and a second electrode, determining a dielectric strength of a gap region between the electrodes, determining...
7342195 Customizable ion fusion formation system and process  
A customizable ion fusion formation system and method is used to repair a targeted repair region of a workpiece with successive layers of feedstock material. The system includes a moveable...
7335850 Plasma jet electrode device and system thereof  
A plasma jet electrode device includes an orientation base, a ceramic pipe, a round plate having a plurality of tilted through holes thereon and a high-voltage metal electrode. A dielectric...
7326874 Vented shield system for a plasma arc torch  
Vented shield systems for plasma arc torches are provided that comprise a shield cup body defining a distal end portion, a vented retainer secured to the distal end portion of the shield cup body,...
7323655 Inductively coupled plasma reactor for producing nano-powder  
Disclosed herein is a high-frequency induction plasma reactor apparatus for producing nano-powder, which is configured to continuously manufacture nano-powder in large quantities using solid-phase...
7304263 Systems and methods utilizing an aperture with a reactive atom plasma torch  
The footprint of a reactive atom plasma processing tool can be modified using an aperture device. A flow of reactive gas can be injected into the center of an annular plasma. An aperture can be...
7301121 Method and device for laser drilling in a process gas atmosphere  
A method and device for laser drilling in which the geometric form of the drill-hole wall is influenced by reciprocal action between a laser beam and a supplied process gas, which thereby is...
7297893 Plasma arc collimator design and construction  
An improved collimator for a plasma arc torch consists of an annular holder member and an insert member. The insert member includes a tubular stem portion ending in an integrally formed, radially...
7291804 Plasma-spraying device  
Example embodiments relate to a plasma-spraying device for spraying a powdered material, including electrodes, which may form a plasma channel having an inlet end and an outlet end, and a unit for...
7281478 Assembled cathode and plasma igniter with such cathode  
This invention relates to a plasma igniter for directly igniting the pulverized coal burner. Said plasma igniter consists of a plasma generator which includes a composite anode, an combined type...
7279654 Current sensor  
A current sensor for installation on a conductor without breaking the conductor may include an insulating base having a conductor supporting portion and a conductive coil disposed within an outer...
7279655 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...
7273995 Plasma generator  
A microfabricated plasma generator and a method of generating a plasma, the plasma generator comprising: a substrate chip; a chamber defined by the substrate chip, the chamber including an inlet...
7271363 Portable microwave plasma systems including a supply line for gas and microwaves  
Portable microwave plasma systems including supply lines for providing microwaves and gas flow are disclosed. The supply line includes at least one gas line or conduit and a microwave coaxial...
7256366 Plasma arc torch, and methods of assembling and disassembling a plasma arc torch  
A plasma arc torch and methods for assembling and disassembling a plasma arc torch wherein a plurality of front end parts of the torch form a unit that is removable from the torch in a single...
7247811 Plasma welding method for a golf club head  
A plasma welding method for a golf club head includes the steps of: preparing a club head body and a striking plate, and mounting the striking plate to the club head body; moving a plasma nozzle to...
7235757 Device for tightly fastening at least two members  
A device for clamping at least two components for use in friction stir welding supports the components and holds the components in place using a plurality of channels placed under vacuum for...
7227097 Plasma generation and processing with multiple radiation sources  
Plasma-assisted methods and apparatus that use multiple radiation sources are provided. In one embodiment, a plasma is ignited by subjecting a gas in a processing cavity to electromagnetic...
7202440 Dual mode plasma arc torch  
A dual mode plasma arc torch is provided that preferably comprises a start cartridge disposed between an electrode and a tip. In one form, the start cartridge comprises an initiator that is in...
7189939 Portable microwave plasma discharge unit  
A portable microwave plasma discharge unit receives microwaves and a gas flow via a supply line. The portable microwave plasma discharge unit generates plasma from the gas flow and the received...