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Interrupted power hot wire gas ignition control system

US4432722A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 13, 1981
Grant dateFeb 21, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23Q7/24
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hot wire type of gas ignition system uses a negative temperature coefficient resistor-ignitor element that is deenergized after ignition has occurred. The ignition and safety monitoring of the circuit is accomplished by a second flame detector means, and the flame responsive circuit that has been disclosed in a flame rectification circuit.

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