CA2256259A1 - Ultimate glow igniter - Google Patents
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- CA2256259A1 CA2256259A1 CA 2256259 CA2256259A CA2256259A1 CA 2256259 A1 CA2256259 A1 CA 2256259A1 CA 2256259 CA2256259 CA 2256259 CA 2256259 A CA2256259 A CA 2256259A CA 2256259 A1 CA2256259 A1 CA 2256259A1
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- microelement
- gas
- pilot
- graphite rod
- glow igniter
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- IJDNQMDRQITEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N n-butane Chemical compound CCCC IJDNQMDRQITEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 3
- OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N n-pentane Natural products CCCCC OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 3
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- OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon Chemical compound [C] OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract description 13
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- 239000003345 natural gas Substances 0.000 abstract description 4
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- 239000003915 liquefied petroleum gas Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
- F23Q—IGNITION; EXTINGUISHING-DEVICES
- F23Q7/00—Incandescent ignition; Igniters using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettes; Electrically-heated glowing plugs
- F23Q7/14—Portable igniters
- F23Q7/16—Portable igniters with built-in battery
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Abstract
In a tool for lighting hard to reach natural gas pilots (specifically:
furnaces, hot water tanks and barbecues). The microelement is positioned at the top end of the hollow graphite rod, and protected by a safety cage.
The other end of the graphite rod is attached to a handle, which houses the battery pack, and is connected by two wires that extend up the inside of the hollow graphite rod and holds the microelement in place. It is operated manually by depressing a micro switch that is located on the top of the handle. When this switch is depressed it sends a charge to the microelement, producing heat sufficient to light Natural Gas or Liquid Petroleum Gas.
The tool is to be inserted with the microelement held horizontally and placed directly 1/2" above the gas pilot target. After turning the natural gas on to the pilot, the switch on the tool is to be depressed and held until the gas to be lit is ignited, or depressed and held at intervals of no longer than five seconds.
furnaces, hot water tanks and barbecues). The microelement is positioned at the top end of the hollow graphite rod, and protected by a safety cage.
The other end of the graphite rod is attached to a handle, which houses the battery pack, and is connected by two wires that extend up the inside of the hollow graphite rod and holds the microelement in place. It is operated manually by depressing a micro switch that is located on the top of the handle. When this switch is depressed it sends a charge to the microelement, producing heat sufficient to light Natural Gas or Liquid Petroleum Gas.
The tool is to be inserted with the microelement held horizontally and placed directly 1/2" above the gas pilot target. After turning the natural gas on to the pilot, the switch on the tool is to be depressed and held until the gas to be lit is ignited, or depressed and held at intervals of no longer than five seconds.
Description
SPECIFICATIONS
The invention relates to a manually operable tool for lighting natural gas and liquid Petroleum gas pilots on furnaces, hot water tanks and barbecues.
It is common in conventional butane flame lighters to frequently extinguish their flames while trying to ignite the gas pilot due to the force of air being drawn in through the combustion chamber opening. Likewise spark igniters cannot be held steady enough to cause a sufficient spark to be generated while sparking the igniter.
Both situations are equally dangerous as too much gas can be released in the combustion chamber before a sufficient spark is produced to cause a safe ignition.
I have found that these disadvantages may be overcome by providing a constant source of ignition that can be held steadily over the gas pilot and not extinguished by the air being drawn in through the combustion chamber. Therefore providing a safe ignition and less chance of a violent combustion within the chamber.
IN DRAWINGS WHICH ILLUSTRATE
EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION, FIG. 1 PLAN VIEW: TOP - RATIO 1:1 TOP PORTION OF GLOW IGNITER WITH
MICROELEMENT.
1. MICROELEMENT CONSISTING OF HEATING
WIRE 5/100" THICKNESS, COILED IN A
DIAMETER OF 45/100", AND 3/8" LONG, WITH
ENDS EXPOSED FOR FASTENING TO
CONDUCTING WIRES.
The invention relates to a manually operable tool for lighting natural gas and liquid Petroleum gas pilots on furnaces, hot water tanks and barbecues.
It is common in conventional butane flame lighters to frequently extinguish their flames while trying to ignite the gas pilot due to the force of air being drawn in through the combustion chamber opening. Likewise spark igniters cannot be held steady enough to cause a sufficient spark to be generated while sparking the igniter.
Both situations are equally dangerous as too much gas can be released in the combustion chamber before a sufficient spark is produced to cause a safe ignition.
I have found that these disadvantages may be overcome by providing a constant source of ignition that can be held steadily over the gas pilot and not extinguished by the air being drawn in through the combustion chamber. Therefore providing a safe ignition and less chance of a violent combustion within the chamber.
IN DRAWINGS WHICH ILLUSTRATE
EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION, FIG. 1 PLAN VIEW: TOP - RATIO 1:1 TOP PORTION OF GLOW IGNITER WITH
MICROELEMENT.
1. MICROELEMENT CONSISTING OF HEATING
WIRE 5/100" THICKNESS, COILED IN A
DIAMETER OF 45/100", AND 3/8" LONG, WITH
ENDS EXPOSED FOR FASTENING TO
CONDUCTING WIRES.
2. WIRE SAFETY CAGE IN CRISS-CROSS PATTERN
OVER THE END OF THE MICROELEMENT FOR
PURPOSE OF PROTECTION AND FASTENED
WHERE THEY CRISS-CROSS.
OVER THE END OF THE MICROELEMENT FOR
PURPOSE OF PROTECTION AND FASTENED
WHERE THEY CRISS-CROSS.
3. HEAT SHRINK TUBE, SHRUNK OVER TOP OF
GRAPHITE ROD AND WIRE SAFETY CAGE, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING SAFETY CAGE IN
PLACE.
GRAPHITE ROD AND WIRE SAFETY CAGE, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING SAFETY CAGE IN
PLACE.
4. GRAPHITE ROD 5/16" IN DIAMETER AND
APPROXIMATELY 24" LONG, WITH HOLLOW
INSIDE FOR WIRES TO REST IN.
APPROXIMATELY 24" LONG, WITH HOLLOW
INSIDE FOR WIRES TO REST IN.
5. 24-VOLT THERMOSTAT WIRES WITH
PROTECTED COVER ON THEM.
PROTECTED COVER ON THEM.
6. ONE OF FOUR HOLES DRILLED THROUGH ROD
TO ACCEPT SAFETY CAGE ENDS.
FIG. 2 PLAN VIEW: BOTTOM - RATIO 1:1 HANDLE PORTION OF GLOW IGNITER.
TO ACCEPT SAFETY CAGE ENDS.
FIG. 2 PLAN VIEW: BOTTOM - RATIO 1:1 HANDLE PORTION OF GLOW IGNITER.
7. MOMENTARY MICRO S WITCH WITH
FASTENING NUT, RATING: 1 AMP AT 240 VOLT.
FASTENING NUT, RATING: 1 AMP AT 240 VOLT.
8. 2" ABS PERMANENT CAPS GLUED IN PLACE AT
TOP OF HANDLE, AND ONE FRICTION FIT AT
BASE OF HANDLE.
TOP OF HANDLE, AND ONE FRICTION FIT AT
BASE OF HANDLE.
9. 2" ABS PIPE CUT 5 i/2" LONG.
10. %4" LONG ALUMINUM POP RIVET.
11. SMALL "L" BRACKET FOR PURPOSE OF
HOLDING GRAPHITE ROD IN POSITION INSIDE
OF HANDLE.
HOLDING GRAPHITE ROD IN POSITION INSIDE
OF HANDLE.
12. NUT FOR HOLDING BOLT AND "L" BRACKET
TOGETHER.
TOGETHER.
13. BOLT, SMALL ENOUGH TO BE GLUED TO THE
INSIDE OF GRAPHITE ROD AND FASTENED TO
"L" BRACKET WITH A NUT.
INSIDE OF GRAPHITE ROD AND FASTENED TO
"L" BRACKET WITH A NUT.
14. AN OVAL PORTION GROUND OUT OF
GRAPHITE RODE TO EXPOSE HOLLOW
PORTION OF ROD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SWITCH AND BATTERY CONTACTS.
I 5. BATTERY PACK 12 VOLTS D.C.
16. 24 VOLT WIRES COMING FROM
MICROELEMENT THROUGH HOLLOW PORTION
OF GRAPHITE ROD, TO MICRO S WITCH AND
BATTERY PACK.
17. WIRE FROM MICRO S WITCH TO BATTERY
PACK.
FIG. 3 PLAN VIEW - RATIO 2:1 ENLARGED DIAGRAM OF
MICROELEMENT.
18. WIRE SAFETY CAGE TO PROTECT
MICROELEMENT, PLACED IN HOLES DRILLED
INTO GRAPHITE ROD.
19. MICROELEMENT 5/100" HEATING THREAD
WOUND IN A 45/100" DIAMETER COIL 3/8"
THERMOSTAT WIRE AND CRIMPED IN PLACE.
20. 24 VOLT THERMOSTAT WIRE FOLDED AND
CRIMPING MICROELEMENT IN PLACE.
21. 3 OF FOUR HOLES DRILLED INTO GRAPHITE
ROD TO ACCEPT WIRE SAFETY CAGE.
22. HOLLOW GRAPHITE ROD 5/16" IN DIAMETER
AND 24" LONG.
23. HEAT SHRINK TUBING, SHRUNK OVER
GRAPHITE ROD AND WIRE SAFETY CAGE TO
PREVENT SAFETY CAGE FROM GETTING
DISLODGED.
24. GROOVES CUT IN THE END OF GRAPHITE ROD
1/16" WIDE BY 3/16" DEEP TO ACCEPT 24-VOLT
WIRE PLACEMENT.
GRAPHITE RODE TO EXPOSE HOLLOW
PORTION OF ROD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SWITCH AND BATTERY CONTACTS.
I 5. BATTERY PACK 12 VOLTS D.C.
16. 24 VOLT WIRES COMING FROM
MICROELEMENT THROUGH HOLLOW PORTION
OF GRAPHITE ROD, TO MICRO S WITCH AND
BATTERY PACK.
17. WIRE FROM MICRO S WITCH TO BATTERY
PACK.
FIG. 3 PLAN VIEW - RATIO 2:1 ENLARGED DIAGRAM OF
MICROELEMENT.
18. WIRE SAFETY CAGE TO PROTECT
MICROELEMENT, PLACED IN HOLES DRILLED
INTO GRAPHITE ROD.
19. MICROELEMENT 5/100" HEATING THREAD
WOUND IN A 45/100" DIAMETER COIL 3/8"
THERMOSTAT WIRE AND CRIMPED IN PLACE.
20. 24 VOLT THERMOSTAT WIRE FOLDED AND
CRIMPING MICROELEMENT IN PLACE.
21. 3 OF FOUR HOLES DRILLED INTO GRAPHITE
ROD TO ACCEPT WIRE SAFETY CAGE.
22. HOLLOW GRAPHITE ROD 5/16" IN DIAMETER
AND 24" LONG.
23. HEAT SHRINK TUBING, SHRUNK OVER
GRAPHITE ROD AND WIRE SAFETY CAGE TO
PREVENT SAFETY CAGE FROM GETTING
DISLODGED.
24. GROOVES CUT IN THE END OF GRAPHITE ROD
1/16" WIDE BY 3/16" DEEP TO ACCEPT 24-VOLT
WIRE PLACEMENT.
Claims (5)
1. THE GLOW IGNITER WILL IGNITE THE PILOT WITH
THE PRECISE AMOUNT OF GAS REQUIRED TO
CAUSE COMBUSTION, WITH MINIMAL GAS
EXPELLED TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY.
THE PRECISE AMOUNT OF GAS REQUIRED TO
CAUSE COMBUSTION, WITH MINIMAL GAS
EXPELLED TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY.
2. THE GLOW IGNITER'S SOURCE OF ENERGY COMES
THE HANDLE (12 VOLTS DC).
THE HANDLE (12 VOLTS DC).
3. UNLIKE OTHER PRODUCTS AVAILABLE ON THE
MARKET, THE GLOW IGNITER DOES NOT PRODUCE
AN ACTUAL FLAME. ITS ABILITY TO IGNITE IS
FROM A MICROELEMENT HEATED TO THE POINT OF
IGNITING PILOT GAS.
MARKET, THE GLOW IGNITER DOES NOT PRODUCE
AN ACTUAL FLAME. ITS ABILITY TO IGNITE IS
FROM A MICROELEMENT HEATED TO THE POINT OF
IGNITING PILOT GAS.
4. OTHER BUTANE IGNITERS REPEATEDLY GET
EXTINGUISHED WHEN BEING PLACED THROUGH
THE PILOT DOOR OPENING INTO THE COMBUSTION
CHAMBER; DUE TO THE DRAFT FROM THE PILOT
DOOR OPENING THROUGH THE COMBUSTION
CHAMBER TO THE ROOF VENT. VERY OFTEN DUE
TO THE LENGTHY REACH TO THE PILOTS
(FURNACE, HOT WATER HEATERS, AND
FIREPLACES) IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR SOME
BUTANE IGNITERS TO REACH THEIR TARGET
BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO SHORT.
EXTINGUISHED WHEN BEING PLACED THROUGH
THE PILOT DOOR OPENING INTO THE COMBUSTION
CHAMBER; DUE TO THE DRAFT FROM THE PILOT
DOOR OPENING THROUGH THE COMBUSTION
CHAMBER TO THE ROOF VENT. VERY OFTEN DUE
TO THE LENGTHY REACH TO THE PILOTS
(FURNACE, HOT WATER HEATERS, AND
FIREPLACES) IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR SOME
BUTANE IGNITERS TO REACH THEIR TARGET
BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO SHORT.
5. UNLIKE SPARK IGNITERS THE HAND HELD GLOW
IGNITER CAN BE HELD STEADY, WHILE IGNITION IS
TAKING PLACE.
IGNITER CAN BE HELD STEADY, WHILE IGNITION IS
TAKING PLACE.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2256259 CA2256259A1 (en) | 1998-12-21 | 1998-12-21 | Ultimate glow igniter |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2256259 CA2256259A1 (en) | 1998-12-21 | 1998-12-21 | Ultimate glow igniter |
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| CA 2256259 Abandoned CA2256259A1 (en) | 1998-12-21 | 1998-12-21 | Ultimate glow igniter |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITME20090011A1 (en) * | 2009-10-14 | 2011-04-15 | Bruno Ventura | LIGHT UP ELECTRIC COAL |
| CN102278772A (en) * | 2011-08-23 | 2011-12-14 | 中国石油集团工程设计有限责任公司 | Solar electric ignition system |
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1998
- 1998-12-21 CA CA 2256259 patent/CA2256259A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITME20090011A1 (en) * | 2009-10-14 | 2011-04-15 | Bruno Ventura | LIGHT UP ELECTRIC COAL |
| CN102278772A (en) * | 2011-08-23 | 2011-12-14 | 中国石油集团工程设计有限责任公司 | Solar electric ignition system |
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