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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 2020
Filed:
May. 03, 2017
Surfx Technologies Llc, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Thomas Scott Williams, Long Beach, CA (US);
George Suarez, West Sacramento, CA (US);
Mikhail Grigoriev, Gardena, CA (US);
Robert F. Hicks, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Surfx Technologies LLC, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Abstract
A handheld plasma tool for controlled application of low temperature atmospheric pressure plasma to material surfaces, e.g. to enhance bonding and or cleaning. The handheld plasma tool can include a hand grip, on/off trigger, display, indicator lights, indexing pin, marking device, cable connections for gas supply and electrical power, and a plasma head for generating at least one reactive gas species at a low temperature. The handheld plasma tool can employ a rotatable clamp for treating backside surfaces. The handheld plasma tool can include motorized wheels to scan over a large area at a controlled speed. Other optional nozzles can also be employed for specialized applications.