Claims
- 1. A probe for a flame ionization sensor comprising:a mechanically deformable material having a shape suitable under normal use of said probe for cracking at least one insulative contaminant covering disposed on said probe.
- 2. A probe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said mechanically deformable material has a coiled shape.
- 3. A probe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said mechanically deformable material has a corrugated shape.
- 4. A probe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said mechanically deformable material has a winged shape.
- 5. A probe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said mechanically deformable material is selected from the group consisting of KANTHAL D, stainless steel and hoskins.
- 6. A probe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said mechanically deformable material is a bimetal.
- 7. A probe in accordance with claim 1, wherein said mechanically deformable material has a shape with a reduced frontal impact area.
- 8. In a flame ionization sensor having a probe, the improvement comprising:said probe comprising a mechanically deformable material having a shape suitable in normal use for cracking at least one insulative contaminant covering disposed on said probe.
- 9. A flame ionization sensor in accordance with claim 8, wherein said shape is coiled.
- 10. A flame ionization sensor in accordance with claim 8, wherein said shape is corrugated.
- 11. A flame ionization sensor in accordance with claim 8, wherein said shape has a reduced frontal impact area.
- 12. A flame ionization sensor in accordance with claim 8, wherein said mechanically deformable material is selected from the group consisting of KANTHAL D, stainless steel and hoskins.
- 13. A flame ionization sensor in accordance with claim 8, wherein said mechanically deformable material is a bimetal.
Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/548,563 filed on Apr. 13, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,414,494, issued on Jul. 2, 2002.
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