DC plasma torch electrical power design method and apparatus

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12250764
APP PUB NO 20230354501A1
SERIAL NO

18137918

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A method and apparatus for operating a DC plasma torch. The power supply used is at least two times the average operating voltage used, resulting in a more stable operation of the torch. The torch can include two concentric cylinder electrodes, the electrodes can be graphite, and the plasma forming gas can be hydrogen. The power supply provided also has the capability of igniting the torch at a pulse voltage of at least 20 kilovolts.

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  • MONOLITH MATERIALS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Moss, John Jared Palo Alto, US 3 41
Noel, Brian T Oakland, US 3 41

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