Electrode for plasma torch

Description

FIG. 1 is a side view of an electrode for a plasma torch showing our design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electrode for a plasma torch showing our design; and,

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a plasma torch, including an inner cap therefore, inner nozzle thereof, electrode therefore, plasma torch body, and the outer nozzle for same as claimed herein, illustrating the position of the outer nozzle relative to same. The claimed design is shown in solid lines and the other elements are shown in broken lines.

The claimed article is an electrode used with a plasma torch for high temperature cutting applications, such as the cutting of metal.

The broken lines in the drawings depict unclaimed environmental subject matter.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an electrode for plasma torch, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Furujo; Akira (Tokyo, JP), Motoyama; Masatoshi (Tokyo, JP), Hirai; Ryuta (Tokyo, JP), Kashimata; Kazuya (Isezaki, JP), Koike; Tetsuo (Tokyo, JP)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Furujo; Akira Motoyama; Masatoshi Hirai; Ryuta Kashimata; Kazuya Koike; Tetsuo Tokyo Tokyo Tokyo Isezaki Tokyo N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A JP JP JP JP JP
Assignee:	Koike Sanso Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Nishikoiwa, JP)
Appl. No.:	D/375,811
Filed:	September 28, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/144.2
Current International Class:	1509
Field of Search:	;D8/373 ;D15/139,144-144.2 ;D23/223,263,373 ;219/121.44-121.5 ;313/231.31

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Primary Examiner: Palasik; Patricia
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Smith Patent Office