Plasma apparatus and methods for processing feed material utilizing a powder ingress preventor (PIP)
US12094688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2043 |
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- 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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