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Annular hollow cathode

US11937361B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2022
Grant dateMar 19, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/413
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cathode emitter assembly includes a cathode tube having a gas feed portion and a plasma outflow portion; an outer annular cathode insert in the plasma outflow portion of the cathode tube; an inner cathode insert in the plasma outflow section of the cathode tube; and an annular plasma emission portion defined between an inner surface of the outer annular cathode insert and an outer surface of the inner cathode insert.

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