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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186321 | Method and apparatus for operating traveling spark igniter at high pressure An ignition circuit and a method of operating an igniter (preferably a traveling spark igniter) in an internal combustion engine, including a high pressure engine. A high voltage is applied to electrodes of the igniter, sufficient to cause breakdown to occur between... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8109250 | Glow plug with integrated pressure sensor A glow plug includes: a tubular body (2) having at one of its ends a plug head as well as a fixing zone including elements (12, 13) for being fixed in a bore, an arm (4) mounted on the body (2) of the plug at the end opposite to the plug ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8061321 | Ignition device The ignition device is comprised of a center electrode, an insulator having a tubular shape for covering the center electrode, and a ground electrode having an open portion communicating with an open portion of the insulator, the ground electrode covers the insulato... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8006663 | Post-start controller for diesel engine A glow power selected from a map based on a coolant temperature and an intake air temperature is applied to a glow plug provided at a combustion cylinder after an engine starts. Air-fuel mixture is heated and combusted, and then a rotation variation is calculated fr... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7942124 | Exposed coil rocker arm cover assembly having external multi-coil mounting bracket An improved rocker arm cover assembly having an enclosed rocker arm chamber housing and a generally L-shaped bracket for mounting multiple coils to an exterior vertical side wall of the housing, so that the coils are exposed and laterally displaced from the housing.... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7905209 | Glow plug with combustion pressure sensor A glow plug with combustion pressure sensor is disclosed having a cover and a housing with which a piezoelectric element is hermetically accommodated. A lead wire having flexibility is employed to supply electric power to a heating member. The lead wire, fixedly con... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7775187 | Head of a glow plug provided with a pressure sensor A glow plug includes a glow plug body (2), a pressure sensor arranged inside the glow plug body (2), a threaded portion (6) on the outside of the glow plug body (2) and gripping elements (12), generally of cylindrical form with a h... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7757650 | Gas engine and ignition device for a gas engine The gas engine for burning a gaseous fuel-air mixture includes a combustion chamber containing the gaseous fuel-air mixture, at least one ignition device projecting into the combustion chamber to ignite the gaseous fuel-air mixture and having a heating device servin... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7726269 | Glow plug with integrated pressure sensor A glow plug includes: a tubular body (2) having at one of its ends a plug head as well as a fixing zone including elements (12, 13) for being fixed in a bore, an arm (4) mounted on the body (2) of the plug at the end opposite to the plug ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7467612 | Method and apparatus for operating traveling spark igniter at high pressure An ignition circuit and a method of operating an igniter (preferably a traveling spark igniter) in an internal combustion engine, including a high pressure engine. A high voltage is applied to electrodes of the igniter, sufficient to cause breakdown to occur between... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7421166 | Laser spark distribution and ignition system A laser spark distribution and ignition system that reduces the high power optical requirements for use in a laser ignition and distribution system allowing for the use of optical fibers for delivering the low peak energy pumping pulses to a laser amplifier or laser... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7251553 | Thermal optimization of EMI countermeasures The present invention provides an electronic circuit and EMI countermeasure for an automotive electronic control unit that provides a maximum amount of EMI protection under normal operating conditions, i.e., ambient temperatures. The effectiveness of the EMI counter... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7188470 | Combustion process The combustion process is carried out in presence of a primary catalyst coating which is treated when required by means of cerium/europium compound in presence of water vapor and advantageously in presence of a refractory material, such as a clay, a hydrated clay. | 03/13/2007 |
| 7171842 | Breath alcohol measuring device A breath alcohol measuring device is provided with a pressure sensor (2) for detecting a signal representative of the breathing air flow and with an electrochemical sensor (1) for detecting a signal representative of the alcohol content in the breathin... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7040270 | Internal combustion engine Internal combustion engine with at least one cylinder, in which the combustion of a homogeneous air/fuel mixture compressed in the cylinder by a piston is initiated by a time-controlled external ignition, the air/fuel ratio of the air/fuel mixture in the combustion ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7004134 | Engine generator A positioning pin is knocked onto a crankshaft of an engine and a key way is formed in a boss of a first flywheel. When an outer rotor type generator is connected with the engine, the boss of the first flywheel is fitted over the crankshaft so as to adjust the posit... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6662793 | Electronic circuits for plasma-generating devices A circuit for providing a follow-on current between the electrodes of a traveling spark ignitor after an initial break down between the electrodes has occurred is disclosed. The circuit may include first and second portions which, respectively, provide fi... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6637393 | HCCI engine combustion control apparatus and method Compression ignition of a homogeneous air fuel charge in a piston engine is controlled over a substantial range of lean to stoichiometric air fuel ratios by supplying additional heat as required to an open sided hot spot recess in a combustion chamber. A ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6363898 | Quick replacement igniter assembly A two-piece igniter includes an outer housing that includes a cylindrical member having an outer wall and an inner wall that defines a passage through the outer housing. The igniter further includes a plug member adapted to fit within the passage of the o... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6152095 | Quick replacement spark plug assembly A two-piece spark plug includes an electrically conductive outer housing including a cylindrical member having an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner wall defining a passage through the outer housing, and a plug member releasably coupled within the ou... | 11/28/2000 |
| 5517081 | Gas-filled discharge tube A gas-filled discharge tube includes a cylindrical casing (11, 31), a terminal member (12, 13; 32, 33) for closing an open end of the casing, an inert gas sealed within the casing, a gas sealing tube (16, 38) connected to an outside of the terminal member... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5136994 | Internal combustion engine The present invention is a catalytic ignition engine (10) having a catalytic hot plug (14) mounted therein for 24 alcohol fuel. The hot plug (28) comprises a base material (32) coated at least partially with a catalyst (34), preferably platinum, and mount... | 08/11/1992 |
| 4852529 | Laser energy ignition system An ignition system for internal combustion engines which minimizes or eliminates problems associated with conventional spark ignition arrangements, the ignition system comprises a laser energy generator (9) which is arranged to supply laser energy continu... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4523552 | Ignition system for engine An ignition device for use with internal combustion engines is adapted for conducting a light beam into the combustion chamber of the engine to ignite a fuel-air mixture. The ignition device includes a light emission apparatus opened to the combustion cha... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4471732 | Plasma jet ignition apparatus A plasma jet ignitor apparatus for generating plasma from a plasma medium such as hydrogen and for discharging the plasma as a jet into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion chamber. The apparatus has a plug which has an electrode from which a ... | 09/18/1984 |
| 4452189 | Separately ignited internal combustion engine with at least one main combustion chamber and an ignition chamber assigned to it A separately ignited internal combustion engine and/or an ignition chamber insert for insertion into the combustion wall of an internal combustion engine is proposed with an ignition chamber which is connected to the main combustion chamber via several ov... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4434753 | Ignition apparatus for internal combustion engine An ignition apparatus for an internal combustion engine comprises an intake path supplying a mixture of air and fuel into the combustion chamber of the engine, a particle supplying unit having an ejection port opening into the combustion chamber for suppl... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4416226 | Laser ignition apparatus for an internal combustion engine A laser ignition apparatus includes a laser oscillator which generates at least two successive pulse-shaped laser beams during each compression stroke of the engine. A first pulse-shaped laser beam is generated by a Q switching action of the laser oscilla... | 11/22/1983 |
| 4343272 | Devices for supplementing conventional liquid fuels in internal combustion engines with gaseous fuel supplements Disclosed are several devices for supplementing conventional fuels (liquid or gas) in internal combustion engines with gaseous fuel supplements. The first device contains means for introducing a stream of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas into the spark gap. The... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4330732 | Plasma ceramic coating to supply uniform sparking action in combustion engines The present invention provides a hot spark that is more-or-less uniform over the combustion chamber volume in a liquid oxidant/liquid fuel combustion engine. In addition, heat losses are reduced and low wear/low friction surfaces are provided. Flame spray... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4317432 | Two-cycle internal combustion engine A method for operating a two-cycle internal combustion engine wherein in the scavenging stroke the air-fuel mixture charged into the cylinder forms a stratum adjacent to a piston and the stratum of the air-fuel mixture is made into contact with the stratu... | 03/02/1982 |
| 4314530 | Amplified radiation igniter system and method for igniting fuel in an internal combustion engine An amplified radiation igniter system initiates the ignition of a fuel/air mixture retained within a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The amplified radiation, usually supplied in beam form according to appropriate timed intervals, is d... | 02/09/1982 |
| 4172439 | Break ignition plug A break ignition plug for piston engines wherein an electromagnet acts upon an armature which actuates a movable electrode and an ignition pulse flows through a magnet coil of the electromagnet and a short-circuit path between the movable electrode and a ... | 10/30/1979 |
| 4114567 | Ignition enhancement chamber for internal combustion engine In an internal combustion engine an ignition enhancement and regulating chamber in fluid-flow communication with a principal combustion chamber of the engine through a restricted passage serving as a thermal isolater. The ignition enhancement chamber is c... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4061122 | Spark plug A spark plug generally similar to standard design including a body member supporting a pair of electrodes to provide a spark gap in the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, the side electrode carrying a projecting extension outside the spa... | 12/06/1977 |
| 4061120 | Ignition device for engines Disclosed are cell-type ignition devices for Otto cycle internal combustion engines, said devices having cylindrical cells with end orifices communicating with the engine combustion chamber. The devices include housing and mounting means for thermally iso... | 12/06/1977 |
| 4043308 | Control of the initiation of combustion and control of combustion Method and apparatus for controlling the initiation and completion of self-sustaining combustion in fuel/oxidizer mixtures through the use of ultraviolet radiation absorbed throughout the mixture.... | 08/23/1977 |
| 4035131 | Control of the initiation of combustion and control of combustion Method and apparatus for controlling the initiation and completion of self-sustaining combustion in fuel/oxidizer mixtures through the use of ultraviolet radiation absorbed throughout the mixture.... | 07/12/1977 |
| 4011839 | Method and apparatus for promoting combustion in an internal combustion engine using a catalyst An internal combustion piston engine utilizing a catalyst to promote combustion and not requiring spark ignition. A catalyst member is provided within the engine cylinder. Air is supplied to the cylinder and is compressed by a piston. At or near the point... | 03/15/1977 |
| 3958538 | Gaseous ignition system for internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine comprising a gaseous ignition system which employs a high temperature and high pressure gaseous mixture obtained by decomposing hydrogen peroxide.... | 05/25/1976 |
