Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Raymond
Andrew J. Raymond has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240074026Abstract: Consumables for cutting torches include a distributor, an electrode, and a nozzle. The distributor defines a plurality of ports that extend from an internal cavity of the distributor to an exterior surface of the distributor. The electrode is disposed within and irremovably, fixedly coupled to the distributor. The nozzle defines at least one set of passageways that direct gas into a gap defined between the electrode and the nozzle, the nozzle being irremovably, fixedly coupled to the distributor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Michael Nadler, Maximilian Dougherty, Kevin Horner-Richardson, Auston Maynard, Andrew J. Raymond
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Patent number: 11839015Abstract: Consumables for cutting torches include a distributor, an electrode, and a nozzle. The distributor defines a plurality of ports that extend from an internal cavity of the distributor to an exterior surface of the distributor. The electrode is disposed within and irremovably, fixedly coupled to the distributor. The nozzle defines at least one set of passageways that direct gas into a gap defined between the electrode and the nozzle, the nozzle being irremovably, fixedly coupled to the distributor.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: The ESAB Group Inc.Inventors: Michael Nadler, Maximilian Dougherty, Kevin Horner-Richardson, Auston Maynard, Andrew J. Raymond
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Patent number: 11523491Abstract: A method of making and assembling together components of a plasma torch electrode inside an oxygen-free environment. According to one implementation the method includes machining an outer surface of an emitter to produce an oxide free outer surface and machining an opening in a distal end of a main body of the electrode, the opening being bound by an oxide-free inner surface of the main body after the machining. In the oxygen-free environment, the emitter is then secured inside the opening of the main body such that the oxide-free outer surface of the emitter is secured to the oxide-free inner surface of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: THE ESAB GROUP INC.Inventors: Andrew J. Raymond, Michael Nadler
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Publication number: 20220248522Abstract: Consumables for cutting torches include a distributor, an electrode, and a nozzle. The distributor defines a plurality of ports that extend from an internal cavity of the distributor to an exterior surface of the distributor. The electrode is disposed within and irremovably, fixedly coupled to the distributor. The nozzle defines at least one set of passageways that direct gas into a gap defined between the electrode and the nozzle, the nozzle being irremovably, fixedly coupled to the distributor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Michael Nadler, Maximilian Dougherty, Kevin Horner-Richardson, Auston Maynard, Andrew J. Raymond
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Patent number: 11160157Abstract: Approaches herein provide a system for determining whether one or more consumable parts of a plasma device has been removed or replaced while the plasma device and associated sensors lie dormant or are no longer receiving data, e.g., when the plasma device is power-off. The approaches herein determine whether certain types of data stored in a controller's memory are still valid, for example, for the purposes of determining degradation and/or end-of-life of the consumable parts. In the case that one or more consumable parts has been serviced or replaced, the data stored in the controller memory may no longer be considered valid for the consumable part(s). In one approach, the controller determines a status of a switch or a conformal film in the device following start-up, and determines, based on the position of the switch or the conformal film, whether the consumable part has been removed or replaced.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: VICTOR EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Roger H. Lambert, Ryan T. Lynaugh, David C. Griffin, Andrew J. Raymond
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Publication number: 20210176853Abstract: A method of making and assembling together components of a plasma torch electrode inside an oxygen-free environment. According to one implementation the method includes machining an outer surface of an emitter to produce an oxide free outer surface and machining an opening in a distal end of a main body of the electrode, the opening being bound by an oxide-free inner surface of the main body after the machining. In the oxygen-free environment, the emitter is then secured inside the opening of the main body such that the oxide-free outer surface of the emitter is secured to the oxide-free inner surface of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Andrew J. Raymond, Michael Nadler
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Publication number: 20210121970Abstract: Provided herein is a quick disconnect torch handle for use in a plasma arc system. In one approach, the plasma arc system includes a lead having a first end connected to a power source and a second end connected to a torch handle. The quick disconnect is located at a proximal end of the torch handle, and may include at least one signal connection, a pilot connection, a fluid connection, and a main power connection. The fluid and power connection may be formed by a connection between a main power socket and a conductive conduit. Specifically, the main power socket includes a conductive spring and an O-ring encircling an interior bore thereof. Removal of the conductive conduit from the main power socket causes the fluid connection to break between the O-ring and the conductive conduit, and then the power connection to break between the conductive spring and the conductive conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Richard S. Pike, Michelle R. Chamberlain, Andrew J. Raymond
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Patent number: 10906123Abstract: Provided herein is a quick disconnect torch handle for use in a plasma arc system. In one approach, the plasma arc system includes a lead having a first end connected to a power source and a second end connected to a torch handle. The quick disconnect is located at a proximal end of the torch handle, and may include at least one signal connection, a pilot connection, a fluid connection, and a main power connection. The fluid and power connection may be formed by a connection between a main power socket and a conductive conduit. Specifically, the main power socket includes a conductive spring and an O-ring encircling an interior bore thereof. Removal of the conductive conduit from the main power socket causes the fluid connection to break between the O-ring and the conductive conduit, and then the power connection to break between the conductive spring and the conductive conduit.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: The ESAB Group Inc.Inventors: Richard S. Pike, Michelle R. Chamberlain, Andrew J. Raymond
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Publication number: 20190223282Abstract: Approaches herein provide a system for determining whether one or more consumable parts of a plasma device has been removed or replaced while the plasma device and associated sensors lie dormant or are no longer receiving data, e.g., when the plasma device is power-off. The approaches herein determine whether certain types of data stored in a controller's memory are still valid, for example, for the purposes of determining degradation and/or end-of-life of the consumable parts. In the case that one or more consumable parts has been serviced or replaced, the data stored in the controller memory may no longer be considered valid for the consumable part(s). In one approach, the controller determines a status of a switch or a conformal film in the device following start-up, and determines, based on the position of the switch or the conformal film, whether the consumable part has been removed or replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Roger H. Lambert, Ryan T. Lynaugh, David C. Griffin, Andrew J. Raymond
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Publication number: 20190223281Abstract: Approaches herein provide a system for determining whether a consumable part of a plasma device has been removed or replaced while the plasma device and associated sensors lie dormant or are no longer receiving data, e.g., when the plasma device is power-off. The approaches herein determine whether certain types of data stored in a controller's memory are still valid, for example, for the purposes of determining degradation and/or end-of-life of the consumable parts. In the case that one or more consumable parts has been serviced or replaced, the data stored in the controller memory may no longer be considered valid for the consumable set. In one approach, the controller determines a status of an indicator in the device following start-up, and determines, based on the status of the indicator, whether the consumable part has been removed or replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Roger H. Lambert, Ryan T. Lynaugh, David C. Griffin, Andrew J. Raymond
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Publication number: 20180133828Abstract: Provided herein is a quick disconnect torch handle for use in a plasma arc system. In one approach, the plasma arc system includes a lead having a first end connected to a power source and a second end connected to a torch handle. The quick disconnect is located at a proximal end of the torch handle, and may include at least one signal connection, a pilot connection, a fluid connection, and a main power connection. The fluid and power connection may be formed by a connection between a main power socket and a conductive conduit. Specifically, the main power socket includes a conductive spring and an O-ring encircling an interior bore thereof. Removal of the conductive conduit from the main power socket causes the fluid connection to break between the O-ring and the conductive conduit, and then the power connection to break between the conductive spring and the conductive conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Richard S. Pike, Michelle R. Chamberlain, Andrew J. Raymond
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Patent number: D665833Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Thermal Dynamics CorporationInventors: Andrew J. Raymond, David James Wilton, Michael Barenboym