Plasma arc torch with secondary starting circuit and electrode

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9288887
APP PUB NO 20120298635A1
SERIAL NO

13480403

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A plasma arc torch includes an electrode, a tip, a third element, and a secondary power circuit. The electrode is disposed within the plasma arc torch and adapted for electrical connection to a cathodic side of a power supply. The tip is positioned distally from the electrode and adapted for electrical connection to an anodic side of the power supply during piloting. A plasma chamber is formed between the electrode and the tip. The third element is disposed near a proximal end of the plasma chamber. The secondary power circuit is disposed proximate the plasma arc torch and in electrical communication with the third element. The secondary power circuit is configured to generate a high voltage pulse on the third element using input to secondary power circuit to initiate a first arc to start the plasma arc torch.

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VICTOR EQUIPMENT COMPANY2800 AIRPORT ROAD DENTON TX 76207

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Conway, Christopher J Wilmot, US 62 1612
Hewitt, Roger Plainfield, US 1 3
Isenor, Ken Sharon, US 1 3
Norris, Steve New London, US 4 44

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