Electric heating – Metal heating – By arc
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2005-08-30
Paschall, Mark (Department: 3742)
Electric heating
Metal heating
By arc
C219S121500, C219S121510, C219S121520, C219S121390, C219S121590, C219S075000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06936786
ABSTRACT:
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 electrical contact with the electrode and that is resiliently biased into contact with the tip, such that when the plasma arc torch is in a contact start mode, the initiator is movable against the resilient bias to separate from the tip and establish a pilot arc between the initiator and the tip. Further, when the plasma arc torch is in a high frequency start mode, the start cartridge spaces the tip from the electrode such that a pilot arc is established between the electrode and the tip. In other forms, a contact start torch is provided that is operable under high frequency, and conversely, a high frequency start torch is provided that is operable under low voltage.
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Chen Shiyu
Hewett Roger W.
Horner-Richardson Kevin D.
Jones Joseph P.
Rogers Fred
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Paschall Mark
Thermal Dynamics Corporation
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