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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2004
Filed:
May. 20, 2002
Clyde W. Pregeant, Jr., Cut Off, LA (US);
Richard J. Pregeant, Lochport, LA (US);
Mark A. Pregeant, Galliano, LA (US);
Glenn R. Payton, Gretna, LA (US);
James R. Craig, Belle Chasse, LA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A system ( ) for conducting welding adjacent flammable materials ( ) on a platform ( ) is disclosed having a chamber ( ) defining an interior space ( ). The system also includes a welding apparatus ( ) operable within the interior space. A sensor ( ) is provided for sensing the presence of combustible gas within the interior space above a pre-selected level and generating a signal. An exterior sensor ( ) is provided for sensing the presence of combustible gas outside the interior space above a pre-selected level and generating a signal. A controller ( ) is in communication with the welding apparatus, the sensor, and the exterior sensor to control the operations of the welding apparatus in response to signals received from the sensor.