Abstract: A catalytic stove is provided comprising a mixing chamber having one end adapted to receive a fuel can and an opposite end provided with a diffuser. A plate provided with a grid of between 200 and 400 openings per square inch extends across the exit end of the diffuser. A catalytic surface is coated on the exit portion of the plate. The catalyst is selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium and iridium.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 23, 1985
Date of Patent:
May 13, 1986
Assignee:
David Landau
Inventors:
Thomas Tonon, Claudio Bruno, Michael D. Leshner