Abstract: A plasma assisted spark ignition system includes an ignitor and a power supply. The first ignitor includes: a casing having a first end, a second end that forms a first electrode, and a longitudinally extending passage, a second electrode which protrudes longitudinally outward from an opening at the second end of the casing and laterally spaced inwardly to form a spark gap, and an electrical insulator (dielectric) surrounding a portion of the second electrode, and which has a terminus that is at least closely spaced to an interior surface of the end of the casing. The power supply supplies a plurality of voltage pulses to the ignitor per ignition event to generate a flash over on the dielectric. Subsequent pulses in an ignition event may be at lower amplitude than an initial pulse in the ignition event. Pulses may, for example, have a duration on the order of a nanosecond.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 18, 2022
Date of Patent:
March 12, 2024
Assignee:
Transient Plasma Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Joseph F. Fitzpatrick, Mark A. Thomas, Alonzo Gomez, Jason M. Sanders
Abstract: A system and method for providing multiple fast rising pulses to improve performance efficiency. In one approach, multiple fast rising pulse power is employed to improve fuel efficiency and power of an engine. The system and method can involve a transient plasma plug assembly intended to replace a traditional spark plug. Alternatively, an approach involving a pulse generator and a high voltage pulse carrying ignition cable is contemplated.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 2014
Date of Patent:
April 11, 2017
Assignee:
Transient Plasma Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Jason M. Sanders, Daniel Singleton, Andras Kuthi, Martin A. Gundersen
Abstract: A system and method for providing pulsed power to improve performance efficiency. In one approach, pulsed power is employed to improve fuel efficiency and power of an engine. The system and method can involve a transient plasma plug assembly intended to replace a traditional spark plug. Alternatively, an approach involving a pulse generator and a nanosecond, high voltage pulse carrying ignition cable is contemplated.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 11, 2013
Publication date:
April 24, 2014
Applicant:
Transient Plasma Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Daniel Singleton, Jason Sanders, Martin Gundersen, Andras Kuthi