Patents Assigned to Transient Plasma Systems, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11929595
    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
  • Patent number: 9617965
    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
  • Publication number: 20140109886
    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