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Abstract

Various embodiments of a gas burner igniter assembly are shown, described, and claimed herein. One embodiment of an igniter comprises an electrode at least partially encapsulated in an insulating body. The body of the igniter includes a sleeve portion and a hood portion, whereby the hood portion is disposed in close proximity to an outlet port of a gas burner. The body of the igniter, including the hood portion, is made from a non-conductive and heat and corrosion resistant material to withstand the harsh conditions to which it is subjected. The hood portion is configured to at least partially surround and cover a tip of the electrode, thereby facilitating an accumulation of a combustible gas/air mixture near the electrode. The sleeve portion is an elongated tubular member which is connected to a lead wire at a first end and the hood portion at the second end. The gas burner igniter assembly includes a bracket for holding the igniter in close proximity to the gas burner.

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First Claim