Abstract: A catalytic tank heater includes a catalytic heating element supported on an LPG tank by a support structure that holds the element in a position facing the tank. Vapor from the tank is provided as fuel to the heating element, and is regulated to increase heat output as tank pressure drops. The heating element is internally separated into a pilot heater and a main heater, with respective separate fuel inlets. The pilot heater remains in continual operation, but the main heater is operated only while tank pressure is below a threshold. Operation of the pilot heater keeps a portion of the catalyst hot, so that, when tank pressure drops below the threshold, and fuel is supplied to the main heater, catalytic combustion quickly expands from the area surrounding the pilot heater to the remainder of the catalyst.

Abstract: A method of combustion includes: (1) introducing microparticles and nanoparticles into a combustion chamber, where the microparticles and the nanoparticles are formed of different materials; and (2) using an optical source, irradiating the microparticles and the nanoparticles within the combustion chamber to ignite the microparticles.

Abstract: An apparatus for lighting an oxygen candle within a drum and for sealing the drum of an oxygen candle furnace. The apparatus includes a housing member for positioning the ignition assembly on a lid of the drum. The housing member having an upper portion, a lower portion and a borehole extending through the upper and lower portions. An ignition nail is placed in the borehole and housing member is structured to hold prevent the ignition nail from moving laterally, and to automatically align the nail with the oxygen candle within the drum.

Abstract: A gas lighter with safety mechanism comprising an inner frame mounted on top of a fuel reservoir and provided with a valve for releasing fuel contained in the fuel reservoir; an outer frame mounted on top of the inner frame and having two supports each of which is provided with a L-shaped supporting hole including a vertical section and a horizontal section; a lever sandwiched between the two supports and pivotable with respect to the outer frame to actuate the valve; a flint disposed between the two supports; a friction wheel rotatably sleeved on a shaft between the two supports, the shaft are movably supported in the supporting holes, the friction wheel is separate from the flint when the shaft is moved to the vertical sections while contacts the flint to enable to generate sparks by rotating the friction wheel when the shaft is moved to the horizontal sections.

Abstract: A survival tool intended for fire starting with a novel tinder generation element which creates fine, elongated slivers of combustible material which ignite and dry easily even in damp or wet environments. The device combination of a pyrophoric element, striker, ignitable material and other optional elements with the elongated tinder generation component reduces the risk of injury and subsequent infection over bladed alternatives, while also containing all required elements for wilderness fire starting in a small convenient package.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-lighting device for a cigarette, comprising a primary chemical material (7) to be placed at the lighting end (4) of the cigarette (1); and a secondary chemical material (8) that is incompatible with the primary material (7), said primary and secondary materials being inflammable when they come into contact with each other. The device is characterised in that the secondary material (8) is arranged in a receptacle (9) designed to fit over the lighting end (4) of the cigarette (1), bringing the secondary material into contact with the primary material (7).

Abstract: A fire igniter uses a chemical reaction of two components, such as glycerin and powdered potassium permanganate, to create a flame. The glycerin may be contained within a crushable vial. The powder may be contained within a sleeve along with the vial, to form a fuel cell. The fuel cell may be contained within an outer cover. Flammable material may be contained with the fuel cell, and is ignited when the fuel cell is broken to create a flame. The fuel cell may alternatively be contained within a housing, which may be formed of a pair of housing sections that are releasably secured together to define an interior compartment. The housing sections are separable to enable the fuel cell to be removed from the compartment. Alternatively, the fuel cell may be contained within an actuable housing assembly that acts as both a package and an actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bidirectional jet flame igniter for aerosol fire suppression apparatus, comprising igniter bracket (5) and igniter cup (6), wherein the igniter cup (6) is fixed in relation to the igniter bracket (5), and has ignition chemical agent (3) and ignition head (4) therein; the ignition head (4) is fixed at the center of the ignition chemical agent (3), and is connected with ignition head lead wire (1). Compared to that in the prior art, the flame igniter in the present invention has satisfactory air-tightness and moisture-proof performance, and can effectively protect the ignition chemical agent therein against vibrations; in addition, the flame igniter achieves synchronous bidirectional ignition.

Abstract: A safety flint lighter is provided that an adult is allowed to easily make an ignition with a single action without allowing a child to easily lean how to ignite a flame. A safety flint lighter has an ignition device using a flint and a sparking file wheel and structured not permitting a child to ignite a flame. An axial hole, rotatably supporting a rotary shaft of a sparking file wheel, is in a form permitting the rotary shaft, at an axis thereof, to directly move between a first position the rotary shaft is normally hold and distant from a tank body, a second position established closer to the tank body than the first position and on an axis of a flint and a third position established oppositely to a nozzle with respect to a straight line connecting between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: The present invention presents a power generating spark emitting apparatus in which a mischmetal flint rod also operates as a electron generating source. Either the handle material itself or an internal cathode operates in conjunction with the mischmetal flint rod to form a power source. The cathode and anode are connected across a light emitting diode or incandescent lamp to provide an illumination device. A strike plate mounted within a guided angled recess is disposed on a housing to present the mischmetal flint rod with a strike source such dragging the mischmetal flint rod across the strike plate release sparks from the mischmetal flint rod sufficient to ignite a tinder bundle.

Abstract: A fire-starter device for survival or emergency use has a handle portion and case portion that twist together, to sheath a mischmetal flint rod inside the case, and a seal ring protects the flint rod from environmental moisture. The case has a steel strike plate and a guide channel. The mischmetal flint rod favorably has a composition of cerium—50%, lanthanum—26%, magnesium—10%, praseodymium—3%, neodymium—1%, and iron—10%.

Abstract: A photocatalytic ignition system is provided that basically comprises an ignition chamber, a photocatalyst and a light source. The ignition chamber is configured to receive an air fuel mixture. The photocatalyst is arranged in the ignition chamber to contact an air fuel mixture. The light source is arranged to shine light on the photocatalyst. The photocatalyst includes a photocatalytic material having an oxygen absorbing and a desorbing function. The photocatalytic ignition system is capable of igniting a lean air fuel mixture with a greatly reduced amount of light energy.

Abstract: An ignition system for a combustion device utilizes an oscillating pressure force in a resonance system to generate thermal energy within a resonance driven glow plug. The resonance driven glow plug stores the thermal energy for transfer to ignitable propellant combinations within a torch assembly and thus within the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A gaseous oxygen resonance igniter includes a body with a first inlet for gaseous oxygen incorporating a supersonic nozzle. An outlet from the body incorporates an orifice of predetermined size to maintain a desired pressure in the body. An aperture in the body opposite the first inlet provides a port to a ceramic resonance cavity. A ceramic bleed disc is engaged at a second end of the resonance cavity. An end cap incorporates a plenum adapted to receive high temperature oxygen flow from the resonance cavity through the bleed disc. An exhaust port is connected to the plenum for the high temperature oxygen which flows to a mixing chamber which introduces pilot fuel for ignition as a combustion initiation torch.

Abstract: A device for oxidizing a gas mixture that includes at least one hydrocarbon and oxygen. The device contains a porous solid that consists of zirconia. At least one metal having a catalytic oxidation activity, for example platinum or palladium, is deposited on the solid support. The device also contains an induced-air catalytic burner for the catalytic combustion of gaseous hydrocarbon mixed with atmospheric air and a member for dissipating the heat generated within the solid support. The device develops an average thermal power of at least 10 W/cm.sup.2 and an average temperature within the support of at least 700.degree. C.

Abstract: The lighter of the present invention provides a resiliently deformable guard that covers a portion of the striking wheel assembly. To operate the lighter, a user exerts sufficient pressure to displace the guard before rotating the striking wheel assembly. The configuration of the guard with respect to other elements of the lighter and/or one or more retention means of the guard increases the retention of the guard. Further, the lighter of the present invention may provide a brake member to prevent the rotation of the striking wheel assembly when the user attempts to release fuel or rotate the striking wheel assembly before or without displacement of the guard.

Abstract: A heat generator apparatus includes a fuel container and a quantity of fuel absorbing material contained in the fuel container. A quantity of liquid fuel is contained in the fuel container and is absorbed by the fuel absorbing material. A fuel-impervious layer is placed on top of the fuel absorbing material, and a lid is provided for the fuel container. The fuel absorbing material is a roll of toilet paper which has had its core removed. The fuel-impervious layer is a layer of aluminum foil. A circumferential band can be placed around a circumference of the roll of toilet paper for preventing the roll of toilet paper from expanding radially. A fuel-impervious bag can be used to contain the fuel absorbing material and the fuel-impervious layer, which are all contained within the fuel container. An igniter container can be attached to a top portion of the lid. A plurality of matches are contained within the igniter container.

Abstract: The lighter of the present invention provides a resiliently deformable guard that covers a portion of the striking wheel assembly. To operate the lighter, a user exerts sufficient pressure to depress the guard before rotating the striking wheel assembly. The present invention provides retention mechanisms to make removal of the guard more difficult. Further, the lighter of the present invention provides brake members to prevent the rotation of the striking wheel assembly when the user attempts to release fuel prior to rotating the striking wheel assembly.

Abstract: The lighter of the present invention provides a resiliently deformable guard that covers a portion of the striking wheel assembly. To operate the lighter, a user exerts sufficient pressure to depress the guard before rotating the striking wheel assembly. The present invention also provides retention mechanisms to make the removal of the guard more difficult. Further, the lighter of the present invention provides brake members to prevent the rotation of the striking wheel assembly when the user attempts to release fuel prior to rotating the striking wheel assembly.

Abstract: A disposable roll and press operated lighter including a shield shaped to the wheel and adapted to partly cover the wheel deterring a child from turning the wheel to an extent that ignites vapor from the lighter.

Abstract: A catalyst bed (30) for a combustor (18) for supporting the catalytic combustion of a gaseous air/fuel (e.g., methane or natural gas) combustion mixture contains an igniter catalyst member (1) upstream of a promoter catalyst member (2). The catalyst members each comprise carrier monoliths, the igniter catalyst member (1) having an igniter catalyst material deposited thereon and the promoter catalyst member (2) having a promoter catalyst material deposited thereon. The igniter catalyst material is distinguished from the promoter catalyst material in one or more of the following ways: the igniter catalyst material may have (a) a higher catalytic activity for combustion of the air/fuel mixture, (b) a lower catalyst deactivation temperature than the promoter catalyst material, and/or (c) the promoter catalyst regeneration temperature range brackets the upper limit of the regeneration temperature range of the igniter catalyst.

Abstract: An ignition mechanism for a heater which includes a metal exothermic container in which are mounted an exothermic part, a firing part and an igniter. The igniter is a type which may be actuated by pushing or pulling a string. The mechanism comprises a tube mounted on the container, the tube having one end positioned adjacent the igniter. A string is connected to the igniter and extends into the tube, the string being extendable to the other end, whereby the string may be manually pulled or pushed and thereby operate the igniter. A float may be attached to the string, and a water-soluble glue may be provided to initially hold the string in place before use.

Abstract: A device for attaching a flat file hooded gas lighter to an accessible location. The device includes a body structure having a magnet on one end and a fastening clip on the other end and groove like threads and a stop flange therebetween. The body structure maybe conveniently made from a plastic material.

Abstract: An ignition device for lances, such as lances intended for supplying oxygen gas to metallurgical processes, having a tubular casing intended to be fitted partially onto one end of a lance and the end part of which, located distal from the lance, carries a striker, which includes a pyrotechnical delay, extending into the tubular casing, and a reaction mass which is arranged in the casing and which can be ignited by the striker. The ignition device includes an end stop located in the casing adjacent the reaction mass, the end of the lance being intended to be brought into engagement with the end stop when fitting the device on the lance.

Abstract: A safety mechanism, for a lighter having a striker and a flint for creating sparks and/or a lever for releasing compressed flammable gas adjacent the striker and flint, including a spring for biasing the striker and flint apart when the lighter is not in use and means for selectively urging the striker and flint together to facilitate a spark. The safety mechanism may further include a pivotal stop member which typically secures the lever in a non-releasing position until selectively pivoted therefrom by the operator.

Abstract: An igniter is provided for slip-on attachment to the free end of a thermal lance. The igniter includes a slip-on cartridge having a frictional support cap. A priming composition (12) and a primer (13) located within the cartridge. The primer (13) is designed as a friction primer and includes a spiral wire friction element within the primer and connected to the cap. Under the pressure of oxygen introduced into the lance, the cap is forced outwardly with the wire friction element activating the primer to create ignition of the priming composition (12), and the operation of the thermal lance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gaslighter structure comprising a lighter housing equipped with female pivot means provided to the rear, upper side of the housing; a fire-striking unit having push-fit means to integrally combine the unit with the housing, and a cap having male pivot means to fit in the female pivot means of the housing. This arrangement permits the push-fit assembling of the fire-striking unit to the housing and the cap to the housing, thereby simplifying the assembling work and accordingly contributing the automatization of the assembling process.

Abstract: A low cost igniter comprising a multi capsule of low strength, non-porous material, such capsule being divided into at least two separate compartments. One of such compartments is filled with a freezable fluid, and another contains an ingredient that will function in the presence of a selected ingredient to bring about combustion. The ingredient in the capsule is disposed in the immediate vicinity of the second ingredient, so that on the occasion of a freezing temperature, the freezable fluid in the compartment of the capsule will freeze and expand, fracturing all components of the capsule substantially simultaneously, thus leading to a combination of the first and second ingredients, as will bring about immediate combustion. When the multi capsule is configured to have two compartments, the second ingredient is contained adjacent the capsule, but when the multi capsule has three compartments, the freezable fluid as well as both ingredients are each sealed in separate compartments of such capsule.

Abstract: A device for igniting a torch by means of pyrotechnical cartridges, wherein each cartridge is placed in a casing located at a first distance of one to ten meters from the geometrical axis of the torch and at a second distance of two to twenty meters below the orifice of said torch, said casing being provided with a cover adapted to be moved from a closed position wherein the cartridges within the casing are contained in a thermally isolated tight compartment to an open position wherein each cartridge is aimed at a selected point located on the torch axis at a third distance of one to ten meters above the torch orifice, said second distance being greater than said third distance, and said first, second and third distances being selected in such a manner that a/(b+c) has a value comprised between tangent 45.degree. and tangent 20.degree., wherein a represents said first distance, b represents said second distance, and c represents said third distance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a candlewick in which the wick material is mounted adjacent a match with its head next to the wick tip, so that the tip is lighted when the match is struck. The wick base which has a neck and flange that isolate the bottom end of the wick material from the candle wax and snuff out the flame. The base is positioned far enough about the bottom of the candle to snuff out the flame before it causes any heat damage to the candle holder or supporting surface.

Abstract: A hypergolic substance which is spontaneously ignited upon being exposed to the atmosphere ignites the fuel issuing from the nozzle of a cigarette lighter. The hypergolic substance is either mixed with the fuel in a fuel tank or is separately contained within the lighter body. Dispensing of at least the hypergolic substance is controlled by a positive and conscious physical act of the user employing a lever mounted within the lighter body or direct finger pressure on a valve. A mechanical interlock additionally prevents accidental or casual release of the hypergolic substance. The mechanical interlock holds the lever or valve immobile until the cap is opened.

Abstract: A gas generator for an inflatable life raft having a gas-generating chamber filled with a gas-generating composition which generates gas by chemical reaction, either a chemical cooling chamber or a physical cooling-and-filtering chamber or both, a gas passage in communication with a safety valve, and an ignition device which provides rotational friction between a friction means and a frictional igniting agent. The gas generator has the advantages that it is not influenced by the environmental temperature, a gas temperature drop due to adiabatic gas expansion accompanying the gas discharge does not occur and therefore the generated gas can very reliably be discharged, the gas is fully cleaned, troubles due to abnormality of the gas-generating composition can be avoided, and it can be made light and small.

Abstract: An igniter for fuel oil sprays. A plurality of fluidic oscillator or resoce tubes are distributed about a central oscillator opening into one end of a closed chamber. One or more nozzles are located in an end of the chamber opposite the tubes. Compressed gas, such as air, is injected at high velocity from the nozzles into the tubes. The kinetic energy of the gas due to alternating in-and-out flow in the tubes is dissipated as heat transferred to the outer surfaces thereof. When fuel spray impinges on the hot outer surfaces of the tubes, ignition results. The central tube is wrapped with a high temperature resistant cloth. Impinging fuel is soaked into the cloth and vaporized as it is heated.