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Method of oxy-fuel cutting

Assignee: ESAB AB
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Filing: 1972-12-20
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Granted: 1976-01-27
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Expires: 1992-12-20
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Abstract

Abstract Method of oxy-fuel cutting of thin plate the improvement of which comprises surrounding the cutting flame with an admixture of air and water.

Inventors

  • 👤 Cornelius Seamans Arnold

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 21:57
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D14/00; F23D14/46; F23D14/72; F23D14/78; F23D14/38; F23D14/42; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E20/00; Y02E20/34

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 123 words
In a method of oxy-fuel gas cutting of relatively thin steel plate wherein a high temperature cutting flame is directed at a portion of said plate to be cut, the improvement of which comprises: passing a stream of air into a mixing zone adjacent said nozzle at a rate of between 75 to 100 cu.ft/hr at 15 to 25 psig; passing a stream of water into said mixing zone at a rate of between 10 to 15 gal. per hr; discharging the admixture of said water and air from said mixing zone to form an atomized aerosol mist; and directing said mist in the form of a curtain about said cutting flame and as close as possible thereto without causing physical interference therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 123 words
In a method of oxy-fuel gas cutting of relatively thin steel plate wherein a high temperature cutting flame is directed at a portion of said plate to be cut, the improvement of which comprises: passing a stream of air into a mixing zone adjacent said nozzle at a rate of between 75 to 100 cu.ft/hr at 15 to 25 psig; passing a stream of water into said mixing zone at a rate of between 10 to 15 gal. per hr; discharging the admixture of said water and air from said mixing zone to form an atomized aerosol mist; and directing said mist in the form of a curtain about said cutting flame and as close as possible thereto without causing physical interference therewith.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1979-01-26 1979-07-28 1980-01-27 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-01-26 1983-07-28 1984-01-27 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-01-26 1987-07-28 1988-01-27 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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