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US4119832A
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Hermetically sealed electrical gas fuel igniter
Assignee: GTE Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1976-12-17
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Granted: 1978-10-10
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Expires: 1996-12-17
Abstract
Abstract An electric heating element for igniting gas fuel comprises a hermetically sealed envelope made of at least 99% pure alumina and filled with a non-oxidizing gas such as hydrogen or one of the inert gases. A self-supporting coiled coil of tungsten or other refractory metal conductor dimensioned to carry a linear power loading of at least one hundred watts per inch is disposed in the envelope with coiling of the coiled coil pressing the peripheral surfaces of the coiled conductor into thermal and mechanical contact with the interior wall of the envelope. Terminals are provided for supplying current to the conductor at said power loading to heat the exterior of the envelope wall to a temperature above 900° centigrade.
Inventors
- 👤 Emery G. Audesse
- 👤 Robert M. Griffin
- 👤 Max E. Oberlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C1/00; H01C1/02; H01C1/024; F; F23; F23Q; F23Q7/00; F23Q7/22; H01C3/00; H01C3/14; H01C3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An ohmic heating element for an igniter comprising: a hermetically sealed, elongate envelope formed by a wall of at least 99% pure alumina and having an operating temperature range to at least 1900° centigrade; a mechanically and electrically stable self supporting coiled coil of refractory metal conductor dimensioned to carry a linear power loading of at least one hundred watts per inch disposed within the envelope, the coiling of said coiled conductor pressing peripheral surfaces of said coiled conductor into thermal and mechanical contact with the interior wall along substantially all of the coiled portion of the coiled conductor; and conductive means supplying electrical current to the conductor at said power loading effectively to heat the exterior of the envelope wall to a temperature above 900° centrigrade.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
An ohmic heating element for an igniter comprising: a hermetically sealed, elongate envelope formed by a wall of at least 99% pure alumina and having an operating temperature range to at least 1900° centigrade; a mechanically and electrically stable self supporting coiled coil of refractory metal conductor dimensioned to carry a linear power loading of at least one hundred watts per inch disposed within the envelope, the coiling of said coiled conductor pressing peripheral surfaces of said coiled conductor into thermal and mechanical contact with the interior wall along substantially all of the coiled portion of the coiled conductor; and conductive means supplying electrical current to the conductor at said power loading effectively to heat the exterior of the envelope wall to a temperature above 900° centrigrade.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
An element according to claim 1 wherein the envelope is 99.99% pure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An element according to claim 1 wherein the conductor is mechanically and electrically stable at temperatures in excess of 2400° centigrade.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An element according to claim 1 wherein the envelope is filled with an antioxidant gas.
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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) | 1981-10-09 | 1982-04-10 | 1982-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-09 | 1986-04-10 | 1986-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-09 | 1990-04-10 | 1990-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |