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Spark plug sensor probe utilizing PCB as antenna

US8033166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2008
Grant dateOct 11, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01T13/58
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A spark plug sensor antenna including an external housing; and a printed circuit board disposed within the exterior housing, the printed circuit board having a first side and a second side and a first plurality of serpentine traces disposed on one of the first side and second side for receiving radio frequency signals generated by the spark of a spark plug.

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