Portable autonomous material processing system
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United States of America Patent
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Nov 18, 2014
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Apr 25, 2013
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Dec 6, 2012
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Sep 11, 2006
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Abstract
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 communicates with at least one of the power source or the gas source. A plasma delivery device received via the controller current from the power source and gas from the gas source to generate a plasma arc at an output of the plasma delivery device. The plasma arc can be used to process materials such as metallic workpieces. The plasma arc torch can include a wearable portable assembly which includes the replaceable or rechargeable power and gas source. A plasma delivery device receives current from the power source in the assembly and gas from the gas source in the assembly to generate a plasma arc.
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BANK OF AMERICA N A | 900 W TRADE ST 6TH FLOOR CHARLOTTE NC 28255 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Sanders, Nicholas A | Norwich, US | 65 | 1807 |
# of filed Patents : 65 Total Citations : 1807 | |||
Shipulski, E Michael | Etna, US | 45 | 708 |
# of filed Patents : 45 Total Citations : 708 |
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