John Patrick Portasik
Engineers at Anesbury Ln, Alexandria, VA
License number
Colorado 6958
Issued Date
Apr 23, 1966
Renew Date
Feb 23, 1985
Expiration Date
Feb 23, 1985
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
1119 Anesbury Ln, Alexandria, VA 22308
Professional information
Independent, Self-Contained Electronic Spark Ignition Recycler
US Patent:
4452582, Jun 5, 1984
Filed:
Jun 18, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/389765
Inventors:
John P. Portasik - Alexandria VA
International Classification:
F23N 500
US Classification:
431 27
Abstract:
An electronic spark ignition system for a heating apparatus which does not have a means of attempting repeated ignition attempts if prior attempts at ignition fail is forced into a recycling mode by an independent, self-contained electronic spark ignition recycler. The recycler includes a temperature sensor for detecting output temperature of the heating apparatus, an on/off circuit for activating and deactivating that circuit, a timing determines the length of time allocated for recycling, a triggerable bidirectional switch to force the electronic spark ignition into a repeat mode, and a means for deactivating the recycler after a predetermined condition is met. The temperature sensor activates the timer which periodically triggers the bidirectional switch until ignition occurs or until the recycler is deactivated. Installation of the recycler requires a simple connection of the two terminals of the bidirectional switch to either a wire from the heat demand switch (or thermostat) or a wire from the electronic spark ignition reset switch.