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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2022
Edwards Limited, Burgess Hill, GB;
Gary Peter Knight, Clevedon, GB;
Erik Wagenaars, York, GB;
Neil Condon, Burgess Hill, GB;
Simone Magni, Clevedon, GB;
Edwards Limited, West Sussex, GB;
Abstract
Aspects and embodiments relate to plasma torch device component monitoring, a plasma torch device component monitoring system and a plasma torch device including such a monitoring system or suitable for use with such a system. The monitoring method comprises: collecting electromagnetic radiation generated by a plasma torch in a plasma torch device; analysing the collected electromagnetic radiation generated by the plasma torch; comparing the analysed electromagnetic radiation generated to known electromagnetic radiation associated with one or more components of the plasma torch device; and triggering one or more actions in the event that the analysed emission differs from the known emission. Such a monitoring method can allow for ameliorative action to be taken in the event that degradation of one or more components forming the device is detected.