Internal-combustion engines – High tension ignition system – High frequency ignition system
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-26
2005-04-26
Solis, Erick (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
High tension ignition system
High frequency ignition system
C123S14300R, C123S162000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06883507
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a system for igniting a fuel-air mixture in a combustion chamber with a corona discharge. The system comprises an electrode inside of the combustion chamber, an electric circuit which provides radio frequency electric power to the electrode, and a ground formed by the combustion chamber walls. A radio frequency voltage differential formed between the electrode and the ground produces a radio frequency electric field therebetween which causes a fuel-air mixture to ionize resulting in combustion of the fuel-air mixture. The system can be utilized in engines such as internal combustion engines or gas turbine engines, for example.
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Etatech, Inc.
Hunton & Williams
Solis Erick
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