Patents by Inventor Brian J. Hinton

Brian J. Hinton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Interrupted power hot wire gas ignition control system
    Patent number: 4432722
    Abstract: A hot wire type of gas ignition system uses a negative temperature coefficient resistor-ignitor element that is deenergized after ignition has occurred. The ignition and safety monitoring of the circuit is accomplished by a second flame detector means, and the flame responsive circuit that has been disclosed in a flame rectification circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1984
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Bohan, Jr., Brian J. Hinton
  • Fail safe digital fuel ignition system
    Patent number: 4384845
    Abstract: A fuel burner control system that is fail safe and which controls three fuel burner functions is provided for. The system utilizes two different digital clock means that are separated in time from one another to ensure separate gating of the fuel burner output functions. The system further uses a negative power supply with respect to the circuit ground for control purposes while energizing the output switch means with a positive potential thereby eliminating inadvertent operation in the event of circuit component failures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Hinton, William M. Papic