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...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183495 | Cascade source and a method for controlling the cascade source A cascade source provided with a cathode housing, a number of cascade plates insulated from each other and stacked on top of each other which together bound at least one plasma channel, and an anode plate provided with an outflow opening connecting to the plasma cha... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8153927 | High visibility plasma arc torch An improved torch providing high visibility of the work zone to the operator, an increased viewing angle, and a reduced obstruction angle. The high visibility torch includes consumables adapted to maintain torch and consumables performance while reducing visual obst... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8134097 | Multi-position head plasma torch A plasma torch having a multi-position head is disclosed. The plasma torch includes a torch body and a torch head pivotably connected thereto. Such a construction provides a single plasma torch having several head-to-handle orientations thereby providing a highly ve... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8115135 | Plasma assisted oxygen decontaminant generator and sprayer An atomic oxygen generator/sprayer is invented. An array of three magnetized torches running at 60 Hz is used to generate non-thermal plasma; thus, the plasma effluent has relatively low temperature (touchable) and yet contains high energy electrons (>5 eV) capable ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8080760 | Apparatuses for adjusting electrode gap in capacitively-coupled RF plasma reactor A plasma processing chamber includes a cantilever assembly configured to neutralize atmospheric load. The chamber includes a wall surrounding an interior region and having an opening formed therein. A cantilever assembly includes a substrate support for supporting a... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8058586 | Plasma treatment apparatus and plasma treatment method A plasma treatment apparatus that can perform an excellent plasma treatment on a portion of a work which is to be used for producing products or parts, while preventing undesirable occurrence of discharge at that portion reliably is provided. The plasma treatment ap... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8035057 | Microwave plasma nozzle with enhanced plume stability and heating efficiency Systems and methods for generating microwave plasma are disclosed. The present invention provides a microwave plasma nozzle (26) that includes a gas flow tube (40), and a rod-shaped conductor (34) that is disposed in the gas flow tube (40... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7989727 | High visibility plasma arc torch An improved torch providing high visibility of the work zone to the operator, an increased viewing angle, and a reduced obstruction angle. The high visibility torch includes consumables adapted to maintain torch and consumables performance while reducing visual obst... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7977599 | Erosion resistant torch An erosion resistant torch for use in a solid free form fabrication system for manufacturing a component from successive layers of metal feedstock material. The erosion resistant torch includes a torch structure defining a torch nozzle formed of a highly conductive ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7872207 | Cascade source and a method for controlling the cascade source A cascade source includes a cathode housing, a number of cascade plates insulated from each other and stacked on top of each other which together bound at least one plasma channel, and an anode plate provided with an outflow opening connecting to the plasma channel.... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7858899 | Coaxial microwave plasma torch A coaxial microwave plasma torch, comprising, an outside conductor (1) formed in a cylindrical shape, a cylindrical electric discharge tube (3) fixedly inserted into an axial hole (2) formed in the outside conductor on one end face (4) si... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7838793 | System and method for treating surfaces of components A system (10) for coating surfaces of a workpiece (12) comprises a biasing system (242) for connection to said workpiece (12) and an anode (76) such as to negatively bias the workpiece relative to the anode and a vacuum source (... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7829815 | Adjustable electrodes and coils for plasma density distribution control A adjustable upper coil or electrode for a reaction chamber apparatus useable in semiconductor processing, is constructed so that its shape may be selectively changed or so at least two portions thereof may be selectively driven at different power and/or frequencies... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7732728 | Apparatuses for adjusting electrode gap in capacitively-coupled RF plasma reactor A plasma processing chamber includes a cantilever assembly configured to neutralize atmospheric load. The chamber includes a wall surrounding an interior region and having an opening formed therein. A cantilever assembly includes a substrate support for supporting a... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7679025 | Dense plasma focus apparatus An apparatus for the formation of a dense plasma focus (DPF) has a center electrode formed about an axis, where the center electrode includes a cylindrical part and a tapered part. An outer electrode is formed about the center electrode, and may be either cylindrica... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7626135 | Electrode systems and methods of using electrodes An electrode assembly comprises a coil of electrode material surrounded by a shield having one or more outlets and a supply of shielding gas directed along an axis X-X of said coil before exiting from said shield. ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7511246 | Induction device for generating a plasma A device for sustaining a plasma in a torch is provided. In certain examples, the device comprises a first electrode configured to couple to a power source and constructed and arranged to provide a loop current along a radial plane of the torch. In some examples, th... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7435925 | Plasma arc torch A plasma torch is provided having a movable member carrying an electrode and movable along a tubular member bore having a nozzle at one end. A piston member engaged with the movable member moves the electrode between inoperable and operable positions within the bore... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432469 | Arc spraying torch head The invention provides an arc spraying torch head including: a pair of spray material guides attached to a head body so as to face forward and guiding a flexible wire-like spray material inserted therein; a main air nozzle attached to the head body, and jetting main... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7432470 | Surface cleaning and sterilization Methods and apparatus are provided for igniting, modulating, and sustaining a plasma for various plasma processes and treatments. Such treatments include cleaning and sterilizing parts. In some embodiments, a plasma is ignited by subjecting a gas in a multi-mode pro... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7432468 | Plasma processing apparatus and plasma processing method A microwave plasma processing apparatus 100 allows microwaves, passed through a plurality of slots 37, to be transmitted through a plurality of dielectric parts 31 supported by beams 26, raises a gas to plasma with the transmitted microwa... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429714 | Modular ICP torch assembly A modular inductively coupled plasma torch assembly is described. A rear connector unit is positioned and detachably held at a rear end of a tubular plasma chamber to provide a flow of material into it. Detachable connector units are positioned on opposite ends of a... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7423235 | Electrode and electrode holder with threaded connection A threaded connection for an electrode holder and an electrode in a plasma arc torch is provided. The threaded connection has relatively low height, and the engaged portion of a male threaded portion of the electrode and a female threaded portion of the electrode ho... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7423234 | Process for the surface treatment of an article containing silicone crosslinked by polyaddition A process for increasing the surface tension (“wettability”) of a silicone element crosslinked by polyaddition from a liquid composition containing one or more α,ω-dimethylvinylpolydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS), one or more poly(dimethyl)(methylhydrogenosiloxy)-α,... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7399944 | Method and arrangement for controlling a glow discharge plasma under atmospheric conditions The present invention is directed to a method and arrangement for controlling a glow discharge plasma in a gas or gas mixture under atmospheric conditions, in a plasma discharge space comprising at least two spaced electrodes in which at least one plasma pulse havin... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7380501 | Electro-thermal chemical igniter and connector An ETC igniter and compatible electrical connector for enabling an ETC gun to be used in a battlefield setting in close proximity with personnel and sensitive electronic equipment. This is accomplished by providing a current path to and from the igniter that is elec... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7375302 | Plasma arc torch having an electrode with internal passages An electrode for a plasma arc cutting torch which minimizes the deposition of high emissivity material on the nozzle, reduces electrode wear, and improves cut quality. The electrode has a body having a first end, a second end in a spaced relationship relative to the... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7375301 | Modular anode support member for plasma spray gun The present invention provides a modular anode support member for a plasma spray gun including an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and a coolant tube connectable to the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve having a cylindrical sidewall defining a central opening through a l... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7375303 | Plasma arc torch having an electrode with internal passages An electrode for a plasma arc cutting torch which minimizes the deposition of high emissivity material on the nozzle, reduces electrode wear, and improves cut quality. The electrode has a body having a first end, a second end in a spaced relationship relative to the... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371991 | Iron beam irradiation device and insulating spacer for the device Disclosed is a structure aimed to reduce the frequency of replacement of an insulating spacer arranged between grids of an ion beam irradiation device. More specifically, disclosed is a so-called insulating spacer arranged in order to maintain insulation between the... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7372059 | Plasma-based EUV light source Various mechanisms are provided relating to plasma-based light source that may be used for lithography as well as other applications. For example, a device is disclosed for producing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light based on a sheared plasma flow. The device can prod... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368827 | Electrical assembly for monitoring conditions in a combustion turbine operating environment An electrical assembly for use in various operating environments such as a casing of a combustion turbine 10 is provided. The assembly may include an electrical energy-harvesting device 51 disposed in a component within the casing of the turbine to con... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7347294 | Power system for electrically powered land vehicle The power system for an electrically powered land vehicle extracts electrons from ambient air to generate adequate electrical power to operate the land vehicle electrical energy production and propulsion system. The extracted electrons generate enough electrical pow... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342195 | Customizable ion fusion formation system and process A customizable ion fusion formation system and method is used to repair a targeted repair region of a workpiece with successive layers of feedstock material. The system includes a moveable positioning platform and a control platform positioned separate and apart fro... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342197 | Plasma torch with corrosive protected collimator To protect the collimator of a transferred plasma arc torch from premature failure due to corrosion, an anti-corrosive covering is applied on the exposed face surface and a portion of the inner exit bore of the collimator. The specification describes several methods... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342198 | Method and apparatus for generating an electrical arc A method of generating an electrical arc includes steps of providing a first electrode and a second electrode, determining a dielectric strength of a gap region between the electrodes, determining a desired dielectric strength change based on the determined dielectr... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335850 | Plasma jet electrode device and system thereof A plasma jet electrode device includes an orientation base, a ceramic pipe, a round plate having a plurality of tilted through holes thereon and a high-voltage metal electrode. A dielectric discharging plasma area is formed between the high-voltage metal electrode a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326874 | Vented shield system for a plasma arc torch Vented shield systems for plasma arc torches are provided that comprise a shield cup body defining a distal end portion, a vented retainer secured to the distal end portion of the shield cup body, and a shield cap secured to the vented retainer. The vented retainer ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323655 | Inductively coupled plasma reactor for producing nano-powder Disclosed herein is a high-frequency induction plasma reactor apparatus for producing nano-powder, which is configured to continuously manufacture nano-powder in large quantities using solid-phase powder as a starting raw material and to manufacture high-purity nano... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7319295 | High-frequency power supply structure and plasma CVD device using the same A radio frequency power supply structure and a plasma CVD device comprising the same are provided in which reflection of radio frequency power at a connecting portion where an RF cable connects to an electrode is reduced so that incidence of the radio frequency powe... | 01/15/2008 |
