An aspect of some embodiments of the current invention relates to a device, that may ignite a substance without the user directly causing the ignition. for example, the device may perform ignition in a manner that does not transgress Jewish religious prohibitions, for example the Jewish religious law prohibits kindling a flame on the Sabbath and/or festivals. In some cases, kindling may be permitted in an indirect manner referred to in Jewish law by the Aramaic term Grama. For example, the device may be designed to ignite a cigarette. Optionally, the device may be designed to be carried safely in a pocket. In some embodiments, the device may initiate ignition without direct user action and/or the initial ignition may be used to ignite another object in accordance with Jewish law allowing transfer of fire but prohibiting starting of a new fire on a holiday.

Described is a supply circuit for a corona ignition device, with an input for connection to a direct voltage source, a first converter, a second converter, and an output for connecting a load. The two converters each generate an output voltage, which is provided on its secondary side and exceeds the input voltage. The two converters each contain a transformer that galvanically separates the primary side of the converter from its secondary side. At least one transistor switch is arranged between the input and primary side of the two converters for pulse width-modulation of the input voltage. The primary side of the second converter is connected in parallel with the primary side of the first converter, the secondary side of the second converter is connected in series with the secondary side of the first converter, the secondary sides of the two converters are each bridged in this series connection by at least one diode, so that an output voltage can be provided at the output of the supply circuit even given a failure of one of the two converters.

A spark detector indicates the presence of a spark by analyzing sound waves generated when an electrical spark is produced from an electrical spark generator located on an igniter rod. The spark detector includes an acoustic sensor that is in communication with the igniter rod to determine the time for the spark sound wave to travel through the igniter rod to the acoustic sensor. If a spark is not detected, the spark detector may output a signal indicating at least one of (i) the spark was not detected, (ii) to replace the electrical spark generator immediately, or (iii) replace the electrical spark generator soon such as at the next scheduled maintenance. Furthermore, the spark detector may be calibrated based on current temperature of the igniter rod based upon time of propagation of a pulse sound wave, generated by a pulse-echo generator, to reflect off an end of the igniter rod.

An igniter for a burner in a cooking system. The igniter comprises a spark unit including two electrodes that define a spark gap, a spark module electrically connected to the electrodes to apply a high-voltage pulse across the electrodes to generate a spark in the spark gap, and a remote sending unit that sends an ignite signal to the spark module to generate a spark in the spark gap to light the burner. A local ignite signal can be initiated from the spark module. The spark module and the remote sending unit can be clamped to a gas hose supplying gas to the burner. The spark unit can be attached to a variety of burners by attachments to position the spark gap in the burner's gas flow. A single-electrode igniter is also described.

An arc lighter fixing element includes a metal conduit and an arc lighter detachably installed to an end of the metal conduit. A plastic expansion member is latched into an end of the metal conduit. The arc lighter includes an arc generation head and a ceramic member installed on the top inner side of the arc generation head, and the bottom of the arc generation head is sheathed on the top of the metal conduit. A screw is passed through the center of the ceramic member and then secured with the plastic expansion member. The metal conduit may be bent conveniently to facilitate an ignition at different angles, and passed through an expansion structure to connect the arc lighter to the metal conduit, so as to facilitate the installation and disassembling.

The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for electronic smoking. The embodiments disclosed herein can be utilized to ignite combustible substances in all conditions and do not require supplementary igniters or tools. The embodiments disclosed herein provide an all-in-one smoking experience. Further, in some embodiments described herein comprise a cartridge system for easy insertion, removal, and/or replacement of loose-leaf products in a pod or cartridge for smoking. Some embodiments herein relate to all-in-one, integrated smoking systems or devices comprising compartments for holding and lighting combustible substances, a combustion device such as a lighter or high voltage electric combustion system, insulating components, and one or more electric batteries or other power devices.

Device for controlling the ignition of gas burners (12) of a domestic cooking appliance, comprising: an electric switch (24) including an insulating casing (26) carrying a pair of fixed electric contacts (28), a movable body (30) carrying a movable electric contact (32) cooperating with said fixed electric contacts (28), wherein the movable body (30) is displaceable with respect to the casing (26) between an open position and a closed position, and an elastic element (34) which elastically pushes said movable body (30) towards said open position, a flexible cable (36) stretched along a rectilinear direction, having a first end (38) anchored to said movable body (30) and a second end (42) anchored to a fixed support, and a plurality of actuating members (50) associated with respective gas taps (14) and having respective movable elements (54) which cooperate with respective sections of said flexible cable (36) and bend according to a corrugated shape respective portions of the flexible cable (36) during the opening of the respective gas tap (14).

The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for electronic smoking. The embodiments disclosed herein can be utilized to ignite combustible substances in all conditions and do not require supplementary igniters or tools. The embodiments disclosed herein provide an all-in-one smoking experience. Further, in some embodiments described herein comprise a cartridge system for easy insertion, removal, and/or replacement of loose-leaf products in a pod or cartridge for smoking. Some embodiments herein relate to all-in-one, integrated smoking systems or devices comprising compartments for holding and lighting combustible substances, a combustion device such as a lighter or high voltage electric combustion system, insulating components, and one or more electric batteries or other power devices.

Example embodiments relate to a burner including a control unit and an ignition and ionization electrode for igniting and monitoring the burner flame, wherein the ignition and ionization electrode is arranged in the flame area of the burner, is electrically coupled to a discharge circuit and provides an ionization signal when the flame of the burner is switched on, wherein the control unit provides an output signal for actuating the burner on the basis of the ionization signal, and wherein the discharge circuit is connected to a DC voltage source. Example embodiments further relate to a method of monitoring and igniting the flame of a burner and to a circuit arrangement for a burner.

One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for mitigating the effect of electrical noise on electrical-based hardware components. Electrical noise can be generated by an igniter adjacent to one or more of the components. In lieu of, or in addition to, shielding, hardening, and other noise prevention techniques, methods and systems can be used to mask the effects of electrical noise upon other hardware components. State data for a target component can be stored in volatile memory. Upon a reset of microprocessor controlling the component, the stored state data can be read and matched with known state data stored in non-volatile memory. After the reset, the target component can be placed in the state that matches the state data indicated by the stored data.