公开(公告)号：US20220097131A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-31

申请号：US17484686

申请日：2021-09-24

Applicant: 6K Inc.

Inventor： Pawel Matys ,  Michael Kozlowski ,  Makhlouf Redjdal ,  Joseph Robert Caruso ,  Zongren Shang

IPC: B22F1/00 ,  H05H1/30

Abstract: An apparatus for providing material feedstock into a plasma of a plasma torch includes a material feeding device having an input end and an output end. The output end of the material feeding device extends at least partially around the periphery of a plasma generated near the output end of the plasma torch. The material feeding device is oriented at an angle with respect to a central axis of the plasma torch.

公开(公告)号：US11731195B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17484686

申请日：2021-09-24

Applicant: 6K Inc.

Inventor： Pawel Matys ,  Michael Kozlowski ,  Makhlouf Redjdal ,  Joseph Robert Caruso ,  Zongren Shang

IPC: H05H1/42 ,  B22F1/065 ,  H05H1/30

CPC classification number: B22F1/065 ,  H05H1/30 ,  H05H1/42

Abstract: An apparatus for providing material feedstock into a plasma of a plasma torch includes a material feeding device having an input end and an output end. The output end of the material feeding device extends at least partially around the periphery of a plasma generated near the output end of the plasma torch. The material feeding device is oriented at an angle with respect to a central axis of the plasma torch.

公开(公告)号：US12167528B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-10

申请号：US16829269

申请日：2020-03-25

Applicant: 6K Inc.

Inventor： Ning Duanmu ,  Michael Kozlowski ,  Scott Turchetti ,  Kamal Hadidi

IPC: H05H1/30 ,  B23K10/00 ,  B23K37/00

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods of use of an improved liner for a plasma torch. In particular, a segmented liner for use in a plasma torch (e.g., annular torch, swirl torch) is provided. In general, the improved segmented liner has improved thermal shock resistance capabilities over conventional unitary liners.

公开(公告)号：US20230347410A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18347026

申请日：2023-07-05

Applicant: 6K Inc.

Inventor： Pawel Matys ,  Michael Kozlowski ,  Makhlouf Redjdal ,  Joseph Robert Caruso ,  Zongren Shang

IPC: H05H1/42 ,  B22F1/065 ,  H05H1/30

CPC classification number: B22F1/065 ,  H05H1/30 ,  H05H1/42

Abstract: An apparatus for providing material feedstock into a plasma of a plasma torch includes a material feeding device having an input end and an output end. The output end of the material feeding device extends at least partially around the periphery of a plasma generated near the output end of the plasma torch. The material feeding device is oriented at an angle with respect to a central axis of the plasma torch.

公开(公告)号：US20230030578A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-02

申请号：US17873776

申请日：2022-07-26

Applicant: 6K Inc.

Inventor： Jared Majcher ,  Michael Kozlowski ,  Makhlouf Redjdal

IPC: B05B7/14 ,  B65G53/08

Abstract: A system for processing fine powders includes a hopper for dispensing powder material through a hopper outlet, and a feeding chamber positioned downstream of the hopper outlet to receive the powder material and convey the powder material to a plasma torch. The system also includes an auger positioned at the hopper outlet, a mechanical vibrator and a mesh screen attached to a flange of the feeding chamber, and a pneumatic system providing a gas flow sufficient to propel the powder material without extinguishing a plasma of the plasma torch.

公开(公告)号：US20240417121A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-19

申请号：US18705918

申请日：2022-10-24

Applicant: 6K Inc.

Inventor： Michael Kozlowski ,  David Hartung ,  Richard Malen ,  John Colwell

IPC: B65B37/04 ,  B23K10/02

Abstract: A pulsed control vibratory particle hopper includes a particle hopper, a vibrating tray, a mechanical vibrator, and a controller. The particle hopper includes a hopper outlet, and the vibrating tray receives particles from the hopper outlet. The mechanical vibrator is mechanically connected to the vibrating tray to generate a baseline vibration, as well as a periodic vibration amplitude spike or pulse. The controller is in communication with the mechanical vibrator to control the mechanical vibrator and generate the periodic vibration amplitude spike with a duration Tp, a maximum amplitude Ap, and a frequency Fp. The pulse duration, pulse amplitude, and pulse frequency are determined based on the size or a type of the material being dispensed from the particle hopper.