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Igniter system for igniting fuel

US8434443B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 2010
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02P23/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides a corona discharge fuel igniter system and methods for igniting fuel in an internal combustion engine. A ceramic dielectric material is provided that significantly increases the efficiency of corona discharge to ignite the fuel in an internal combustion engine.

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