Plasma torch electrode

- KOMATSU LTD.
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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

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D784432
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 28, 2015
Date of Patent: Apr 18, 2017
Assignees: KOMATSU LTD. (Tokyo), KOMATSU INDUSTRIES CORP. (Kanazawa-Shi, Ishikawa)
Inventors: Yoshihiro Yamaguchi (Nomi), Keita Kondo (Nomi), Shigeo Morimoto (Hiratsuka), Katsuo Saio (Hiratsuka)
Primary Examiner: Patricia Palasik
Application Number: 29/534,303
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Heat Treatment, Welding Or Brazing (D15/144)