Plasma torch electrode

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a plasma torch electrode showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, the rear view, the right side view and the left side view being identical to FIG. 2;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the article installed in a plasma torch.

The features shown in broken lines in the drawings depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Yamaguchi; Yoshihiro (Nomi, JP), Kondo; Keita (Nomi, JP), Morimoto; Shigeo (Hiratsuka, JP), Saio; Katsuo (Hiratsuka, JP)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type KOMATSU LTD. KOMATSU INDUSTRIES CORP. Tokyo Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa N/A N/A JP JP
Assignee:	KOMATSU LTD. (Tokyo, JP) KOMATSU INDUSTRIES CORP. (Kanazawa-Shi, Ishikawa, JP)
Appl. No.:	D/534,303
Filed:	July 28, 2015

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Jan 30, 2015 [JP]			2015-001796

Current U.S. Class:	D15/144
Current International Class:	1500
Field of Search:	;D8/14,14.1,29.1,30 ;D15/122,144,144.1,144.2 ;219/75,121.5,121.45,121.48,1,121.51 ;313/231.41

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Primary Examiner: Palasik; Patricia
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP