Variable arc gap plasma igniter

Details Variable arc gap plasma igniter Variable arc gap plasma igniter

2005-02-07

2011-10-25

Ralis, Stephen (Department: 3742)

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

C219S121540, C060S039826

Reexamination Certificate

active

08044319

ABSTRACT:
A variable arc gap plasma igniter element includes electrodes moveable relative to each other. The electrodes are preferably set to define a smaller air gap to initiate a plasma arc and later extended to obtain longer plasma arc.

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