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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2004
Applicant:
Vladimir Belashchenko, Concord, NH (US);
Inventor:
Vladimir Belashchenko, Concord, NH (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23K 10/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A plasma apparatus is provided including a cathode module, an anode module, and at least one inter-electrode insert located between the cathode module and the anode module. The cathode module includes at least one cathode, and a pilot module may be provided adjacent to the cathode module. The pilot module may assist ignition of the plasma apparatus. The inter-electrode insert may have an upstream and a downstream transverse surface. Both the upstream transverse surface and the downstream transverse surface are angled in a downstream direction.