Patent ID: 9427821
Filing Date: 2016-08-30
CPC Classification: B23K,H05H

Claim Text:
1. A plasma source for generating microwave-induced plasma, comprising: a microwave energy source comprising a main structure, the main structure comprising a cathode on a cathode axis, and an anode spaced from the cathode by an interaction space, wherein the main structure further comprises a first side, a second side, and a thickness from the first side to the second side along the cathode axis; and a plasma torch positioned at the microwave energy source and comprising a torch outlet on the second side, wherein the plasma torch establishes a gas flow path through the plasma torch from the first side to the second side, and the plasma torch is positioned such that a gas flowing along the gas flow path in the plasma torch is irradiated by microwave energy generated by the microwave energy source.