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Plasma apparatus and methods for processing feed material utilizing a powder ingress preventor (PIP)

US12094688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2023
Grant dateSep 17, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/327
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices processing feed material utilizing a microwave plasma apparatus comprising a powder ingress preventor (PIP). In some embodiments, the microwave plasma apparatus comprises a core plasma tube and a liner; and a ring structure comprising: a bearing surface, the bearing surface contacting an interior diameter of the core plasma tube; and an opening, the opening contacting an outer diameter of the liner.

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