Nozzle for a plasma arc torch

- The ESAB Group, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a nozzle for a plasma arc torch embodying the design of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the nozzle of FIG. 1, the opposite side elevational view being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the nozzle of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the nozzle of FIG. 1.

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Patent History
Patent number: D379577
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 6, 1995
Date of Patent: Jun 3, 1997
Assignee: The ESAB Group, Inc. (Florence, SC)
Inventor: Donald W. Carkhuff (Florence, SC)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Robert Spear
Law Firm: Bell, Seltzer, Park & Gibson, P.A.
Application Number: 0/43,521
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 8/70; D8/70
International Classification: 0805;