ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,454,022, issued on Oct. 28, was assigned to Alexander Binzel Schweisstechnik GmbH & Co. KG (Buseck, Germany).
"Device for thermally joining at least one workpiece, comprising a torch and an extraction unit" was invented by Sascha Rose (Fernwald, Germany).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A device (10) for thermally joining workpieces has a torch (1) and an extraction unit (2) for extracting fumes that are produced during welding, cutting or soldering processes. At least one sensor (3) determines the position and/or position changes of the torch (1) and/or a reference point in the area relative to a reference position of the torch (1) and/or ...