F23Q3/006

SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A CORONA IGNITION DEVICE
20180006435 · 2018-01-04 ·

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.

Anti-rotation feature for a burner
11549688 · 2023-01-10 · ·

A gas burner for a cooktop includes a spreader extending along a major axis to define an elongated shape. The spreader further defines an underside and includes a first projection and a second projection extending away from the underside. An orifice holder includes a body and a first lobe and a second lobe extending radially outward from the body. The first and second projections are opposingly adjacent to at least one of the first and second lobes. The orifice holder is mutually engageable with the spreader, with the first and second projections opposingly adjacent with at least one of the first and second lobes.

HIGH-CAPACITY IGNITER
20220390108 · 2022-12-08 · ·

An improved and high capacity gas igniter for furnaces and burners. The igniter can include an igniter tip that is annular in shape and includes various holes of different sizes and angular projections distributed throughout. The igniter tip may utilize a slip-joint-like mechanism or sleeve that connects inner and outer tubes of a guide tube that allows the inner tube to slide when undergoing thermal expansion. This configuration alleviates stress from building up on the inner tube and igniter tip, preventing damage.

LIGHTER AND STORAGE DEVICE
20230157355 · 2023-05-25 ·

A lighter including: a lighter portion that is movable between an extended state and a retracted state; and a storage compartment located adjacent to the lighter portion that holds one or more stored items that may be lit by the lighter portion.

Remote controllable auto-ignition candle and control system thereof
11624040 · 2023-04-11 · ·

Provided are a remote controllable auto-ignition candle and a control system thereof, and more particularly, a remote controllable auto-ignition candle including a wick portion performing combustion after ignition and including a wick made of a conductive material; a first communication unit communicating with a user terminal in a wired or wireless manner; a control unit controlling an ignition state of the wick portion according to a control signal received through the first communication unit; and an ignition means generating a discharge to the wick so that the wick portion is ignited according to a control of the control unit.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL SPARK DETECTION

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.

SMART CANDLE PLATFORM AND SYSTEM
20230175688 · 2023-06-08 ·

An example Smart Candle Platform is configured to includes a candle fixture that comprises an outer shell having an opening, a mid-frame, and a base, and a fuel bottle configured to hold a fuel material and is removably coupled to the candle fixture. The fuel bottle is positioned at least partially within a hollow interior of the mid-frame of the candle fixture and accommodated by the base. The fuel bottle further comprises a wick that extends through an opening of the outer shell, and the candle fixture includes an ignitor configured to ignite the fuel material via the wick to produce a living flame. The candle fixture further includes an inner cover having one or more reinforcement ribs configured to provide structural support for the one or more ignitors.

Smart candle platform and system
11499710 · 2022-11-15 · ·

An example Smart Candle Platform is configured to includes a candle fixture that comprises an outer shell having an opening, a mid-frame, and a base, and a fuel bottle configured to hold a fuel material and is removably coupled to the candle fixture. The fuel bottle is positioned at least partially within a hollow interior of the mid-frame of the candle fixture and accommodated by the base. The fuel bottle further comprises a wick that extends through an opening of the outer shell, and the candle fixture includes an ignitor configured to ignite the fuel material via the wick to produce a living flame. The candle fixture further includes an inner cover having one or more reinforcement ribs configured to provide structural support for the one or more ignitors.

Fuel igniter assembly having heat-dissipating element and methods of using same

A combustor for a gas turbine engine includes a combustion chamber and a fuel igniter assembly. The combustion chamber is defined by an annular inner combustor liner and an annular outer combustor liner. The fuel igniter assembly is coupled to the combustor and extends radially outward from the outer combustor liner. The fuel igniter assembly includes an igniter housing configured to house a fuel igniter therein, and a heat-dissipating element coupled to the igniter housing. The heat-dissipating element includes a plurality of fins configured to dissipate heat from the fuel igniter assembly.

Home cooking appliance with an electrode chamber

A home cooking appliance having an electrode chamber for a burner assembly is provided. The home cooking appliance includes a burner rail, maintop surface, burner assembly including a burner electrode, igniter box below the burner rail and maintop surface, and an electrode chamber on the burner rail. The electrode chamber includes a body having a cavity and a first opening at a first end of the body, wherein a portion of the burner electrode is disposed in the cavity, an electrical contact surface in the cavity that engages and electrically connects the electrical contact surface to the portion of the burner electrode, and an electrical connector at a second end of the body, the electrical connector being electrically connected to the electrical contact surface and to the igniter box, thereby electrically connecting the igniter box to the portion of the burner electrode.