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Match head ceramic igniter and method of using same

US5786565A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1997
Grant dateJul 28, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2237/704
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A ceramic igniter comprising: PA1 a) a pair of electrically conductive portions, each portion having a first end, PA1 b) a hot zone disposed between and in electrical connection with each of the first ends of the electrically conductive portions, the hot zone having an electrical path length of less than 0.5 cm, and PA1 c) an electrically non-conductive heat sink material contacting the hot zone.

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