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Method and apparatus for tig welding

CA 1312124 C · Owner: Stava, Elliott Keith · Inventors: Stava, Elliott Keith

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Abstract of Disclosure, A method and apparatus for TIG welding by passing an alternating current between a non-consumable electrode and a workpiece to form an arc, which apparatus comprises a single reactor, passing a direct current from a direct current power supply through a first portion of the reactor and in a negative direction from the workpiece to the electrode for creating a heating cycle, switchably disconnecting the direct current power supply from the circuit and immediately connecting the second portion of the reactor in a positive direction across the electrode and workpiece for creating a short cleaning cycle for cleaning the workpiece preparatory to the next heating cycle. …

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  • Granted December 29, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 29, 2009.
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FiledDecember 19, 1988
GrantedDecember 29, 1992
Term endedDecember 29, 2009
Patent numberCA 1312124 C
Classification (IPC)B23K9/10 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedDec 19, 1988Patent grantedDec 29, 1992Term endedDec 29, 2009

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