Spark management method and device

Details Spark management method and device Spark management method and device

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Jackson, Stephen W. (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Electric charge generating or conducting means

C361S235000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06937455

ABSTRACT:
A spark management device includes a high voltage power source and a detector configured to monitor a parameter of an electric current provided to a load device. In response to the parameter, a pre-spark condition is identified. A switching circuit is responsive to identification of the pre-spark condition for controlling the electric current provided to the load device so as to manage sparking including, but not limited to, reducing, eliminating, regulating, timing, and/or controlling any intensity of arcs generated.

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Request for Ex Parte Reexamination under 37 C.F.R. 1.510; application No. 90/007,276, filed on Oct. 29, 2004.

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