Patent ID: 7775188
Filing Date: 2010-08-17
Classification: F02P,H01T

Abstract:
1. A plasma plug for an internal combustion engine, which comprises: a main body having an inner portion formed of an electrically insulated material and an outer portion disposed radially outwardly of the inner portion, at least one portion of the outer portion being formed of an electrically conductive material, the main body further having an upper portion and a lower portion disposed axially opposite the upper portion, the lower portion further including a bottom surface; a first electrode and a second electrode disposed axially within the electrically insulated inner portion of the main body and spaced apart from each other, the second to electrode being electrically connectable to ground or floating, to complete the circuit; at least one capacitor having a first plate, a second plate and a dielectric situated between the first plate and the second plate, the first plate being in electrical communication with the first electrode, the second plate being electrically connectable to a high voltage source; and a resistive element, the resistive element being situated at the lower portion of the main body and being electrically connected in series with the first electrode and the second electrode.