Connecting plasma arc torches and related systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12089323
APP PUB NO 20210045224A1
SERIAL NO

17080089

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In some aspects, a plasma torch head for a plasma arc torch can include ports disposed within a base portion that are configured to receive fluids and electrical signals from a plasma torch lead via a plasma torch receptacle, the ports being shaped to align the torch head and the plasma torch receptacle during connection and including: a central coolant supply port to convey a liquid coolant to the torch head, the central coolant supply port extending a length to primarily align the plasma torch head with the torch receptacle, the central coolant supply port further including a flat surface shaped to secondarily align the torch head with the torch receptacle upon mating engagement, and an ohmic contact connector defining a tertiary alignment feature; and a connector disposed about the base portion shaped to engage with and couple to the torch receptacle.

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BANK OF AMERICA N A900 W TRADE STREET NC1-026-06-09 (MACLEGAL) CHARLOTTE NC 28255

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beliveau, Jeremy Cornish, US 8 60
Currier, Brian J Newport, US 27 649
Liebold, Stephen M Grantham, US 26 678

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