Gas safety shutoff
US10830449B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23N2229/12
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for igniting a grill can include a solenoid valve, a flame rectification sensor, an igniter, and a control circuit connected to the solenoid valve and the flame rectification sensor. The solenoid valve controls flow of gas to the grill's burner and includes a switch that closes when a handle connected to the switch opens the solenoid valve. The control circuit sends current to the solenoid valve when the switch is closed to hold the solenoid valve open. After the switch closes, the igniter is ignited. After ignition, the control circuit monitors the presence of a flame with a flame rectification sensor. If no flame is detected after a certain amount of time, the control circuit stops sending current to the solenoid valve to close the solenoid valve.
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