Patents Examined by Jorge A Pereiro
  • Method and system of high-temperature calcium looping thermochemical energy storage
    Patent number: 11047601
    Abstract: A method and a system of a high-temperature calcium looping thermochemical energy storage are provided. A thermochemical energy storage system is based on CaCO3/CaO, and an energy storage is performed by a mutual transformation between a thermal energy and a chemical energy. When solar irradiation is sufficient, CaCO3 solid particulates are indirectly heated by hot air generated from solar energy to perform an endothermic decomposition reaction, and received heat is stored in decomposition products of CaO and CO2 in a form of the chemical energy. When heat is required, a reversible thermochemical reaction occurs between the CaO and CO2 under an atmospheric pressure, and the chemical energy stored in the CaO and CO2 is transformed into the heat for release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: NANJING TECH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiang Ling, Xiaoyi Chen, Yan Wang, Xiaogang Jin
  • Accessory clamp for grill
    Patent number: 11039713
    Abstract: A clamp for securing a side table or other accessory to a grill without modifying or damaging the grill is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Karol Polaczek, Romualdo Sonny Siazon
  • Portable dual fuel cooking assembly
    Patent number: 11033148
    Abstract: A portable, dual fuel cooking assembly includes a rack that has a plurality of wheels thereon for rolling the rack along a support surface having the rack being vertically oriented. A plurality of gaseous fuel tanks is provided each of the gaseous fuel tanks is positioned on the rack. A charcoal pan is removably positionable on the second supports and the charcoal pan is comprised of a heat resistant material for having charcoal burned thereupon for cooking. A grill slidably engages the rack has the grill is positioned above the charcoal pan for cooking. A plurality of tiles is each of the tiles is positioned on top of the rack for cooking. A burner is coupled to the rack and the burner is positioned beneath the tiles such that the burner directs a flame upwardly onto the tiles when the burner is turned on to cook the food item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: Mo Tadaie
  • Heliostat array with inflatable cover
    Patent number: 11035592
    Abstract: A solar collector system comprising at least one heliostat and an inflatable cover configured to protectively conceal the at least one heliostat while it tracks the sun. The inflatable cover comprises a flexible membrane, which is transparent and colorless so that sunlight is transmitted through the cover. The cover may comprise an elastomeric material such as ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE). The solar collector system may further include a pump for inflating the inflatable cover, a pressure relief valve configured to prevent air pressure in the inflatable cover from exceeding a predetermined threshold, and a pressure sensor configured to automatically turn on the pump when the internal pressure falls below a predetermined threshold. The inflatable cover effectively removes wind loading from the heliostats, thus enabling the heliostats to use low-power, less-expensive actuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Heliogen, Inc.
    Inventors: William Gross, Andrea Pedretti
  • Heater
    Patent number: 11022301
    Abstract: A radiant heater includes a generally U-shaped radiative heating element having a first straight section, a second straight section, and an interconnecting U-shaped section. The non-connected end of the first straight section is arranged for communication with a burner and the non-connected end of the second straight section is arranged for communication with an extractor for extracting combustion gases from the tube. A redirecting element including opposed helical vanes, each executing a 180° turn about a central, common tube, is arranged within the first straight section so as to redirect, in use, at least a portion of the combusted gases flowing within the upper half of the tube towards the lower half, and gases flowing in the lower half towards the upper half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: David Mervin Jones
  • Multiple wick candle assemblies and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 11021677
    Abstract: Multiple candle wicks include a wick construction having at least one pair of substantially parallel elongate candle wicks which are laterally separated from one another, and a ladder filament connecting the pair of candle wicks. The ladder filament extends back and forth between the candle wicks (e.g., at substantially 90° relative to the elongate axes of the wicks) and is of sufficient flexural stiffness so as to resiliently bias the pair of candle wicks from a compacted position and into a spread position following release of an applied bending force. A multiple candle wick assembly includes such a wick construction whereby the crossing portions of the ladder filament are bent around an exterior circumferential portion of an elongate core element so as to assume a general U-shape around the exterior circumferential portion thereof and to place the candle wicks into the compacted position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: FIL-TEC HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle R. Staley, Andrew L. Wallech, Lesa F. Bowers, Charles H. Rockwell, Amir Yaraghi, Vincent E. Schoeck, Jr.
  • Combustion device
    Patent number: 11015803
    Abstract: A combustion device includes at least one burner, a supporting assembly, and an infrared ray generation assembly. The at least one burner includes a flame outlet; the front cover of the supporting assembly includes a flat cover plate which has a plurality of holes; the infrared ray generation mesh which is disposed on the supporting assembly is corresponding to the flame outlet; the flames generated by the flame outlet heat the infrared ray generation mesh and the cover plate. The intensity of heating can be effectively increased by generating open fire and infrared rays and uniformly heating could be realized as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: GRAND MATE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Chin Huang, Chin-Ying Huang, Hsin-Ming Huang, Hsing-Hsiung Huang, Yen-Jen Yeh, Kuan-Chou Lin
  • Balanced drying system
    Patent number: 10995988
    Abstract: The invention provides a balanced drying system, comprising an air supply and exhaust main pipeline, and at least two groups of drying units; the drying units each comprises a unit air supply fan and a drying oven, the drying units each is provided with a unit air inlet and a unit air outlet, the drying oven is provided with a drying oven air inlet and a drying oven air outlet, and all of the groups of the drying units are disposed in pairs at intervals on the air supply and exhaust main pipeline via the unit air inlet and the unit air outlet, the unit air inlet is connected with the drying oven air inlet, and the unit air outlet is connected with the drying oven air outlet. The invention has the advantages of concise and stable system, simple adjustment, low exhaust air volume, low energy consumption and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: VERBOCA ENERGY-SAVING TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
    Inventors: Su Jian, Yuanmin Duan
  • Dryer
    Patent number: 10995986
    Abstract: A dryer for increasing the dryness by fixing the inside of a bowl-shaped workpiece toward a rotating table side is provided. A dryer for drying an object includes a rotatable hollow cylindrical rotation shaft, a center shaft supported inside of the rotation shaft via a bearing and does not rotate, the center shaft having an inner blow passage therein extending along the center shaft, a rotation plate fixed to the first end of the rotation shaft; an inner fixed nozzle extending along the first end of the rotation shaft from the center shaft, a jig disposed on the rotation plate for fixing the object, a drive motor for rotating the rotation shaft, and a blower connected to the inner blow passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: SUGINO MACHINE LIMITED
    Inventors: Daisuke Kunitomo, Yoshiteru Kawamori, Toyoaki Mitsue
  • System and method for controlling a porous medium burner of medium-high temperature heating field
    Patent number: 10995951
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a porous medium burner of medium-high temperature heating field, the control system includes a local control system and a remote control system; the local control system is configured for acquisition and feedback of data, and execution of an action; and the remote control system communicates with the local control system in real time and is configured for storage and analysis of data and transmission of an instruction. A system and method for controlling a porous medium burner of medium-high temperature heating field, which can effectively perform prediction and prevention of flashback, be adapted to combustion of gases with different calorific values, monitor and diagnose, in real time, a usage status of a porous medium material, and be suitable for the functions such as real-time monitoring of preheating of air and a fuel gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: WUHAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Xuecheng Xu, Yuanyuan Chen, Bin Li, Benwen Li, Zhu He, Yawei Li, Xiong Liang
  • Burner cover insulation device for a boiler and method for manufacturing such a device
    Patent number: 10995953
    Abstract: The invention relates to a burner cover insulation device for shielding a burner cover from a boiler burner, the device comprising a cover layer comprising a heat resistant inorganic fibrous material and having a first outer peripheral edge; a support layer providing mechanical strength to the device and having a second outer peripheral edge that at least extends to the outer peripheral edge of the cover layer; and a filling material forming an insulating layer between the cover layer and the support layer, wherein a through hole extends through the cover layer and the support layer. The invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing such a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Industrial Ceramic Linings B.V.
    Inventors: Ike Den Hartogh, Remco Tournier, Eric Tournier
  • Collapsible support stand
    Patent number: 10986961
    Abstract: A collapsible support stand is disclosed. The support stand includes a first support section and a second support section. The first support section includes a first side frame and a plurality of first bars extending perpendicularly from the first side frame. The second support section includes a second side frame parallel to the first side frame, a first centre frame defining a plurality of holes, and a plurality of second bars extending between the second side frame and the first centre frame, wherein axial movement of the plurality of first bars through the plurality of holes moves the first support section between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the second support section. The support stand includes a pair of first foldable legs connected to the first side frame and a pair of second foldable legs connected to the second side frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Yehs Innovations Inc.
    Inventor: David Chien-Tuo Yeh
  • Combination drain system for multizone oven
    Patent number: 10986843
    Abstract: A multi-compartment oven provides a side directed drainage system permitting moisture removal from the cavities without interference with the integrity of lower cavity volumes and permitting removability of cavity dividers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Alto-Shaam, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Solar tracking arrangement for controlling parabolic trough solar collectors, and a thermal solar energy system
    Patent number: 10989444
    Abstract: The solar tracking arrangement enables a plurality of parallel arranged PTCs to be directed towards the travelling sun. The solar tracking arrangement comprises a drive means, a transmission means, and a plurality of conversion means. The transmission means are connected with the drive means and to each of the plurality of conversion means. The transmission means is configured to convey an operating movement caused by the drive means to the plurality of conversion means, and each of the conversion means is configured to convert the conveyed operating movement into a pivoting movement of a respective one of the plurality of PTCs about a focus line, such that each of the pivoting movements directs the respective PTC towards the travelling sun. One or more of the conversion means are adjustably connected with the transmission means in a direction along the transmission means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: ABSOLICON SOLAR COLLECTOR AB
    Inventor: Joakim Byström
  • Methods, apparatus and systems for generating and superheating vapor under sunlight
    Patent number: 10976076
    Abstract: A solar vapor generator includes an absorber to absorb sunlight and an emitter, in thermal communication with the absorber, to radiatively evaporate a liquid under less than 1 sun illumination and without pressurization. The emitter is physically separated from the liquid, substantially reducing fouling of the emitter. The absorber and the emitter may also be heated to temperatures higher than the boiling point of the liquid and may thus may be used to further superheat the vapor. Solar vapor generation can provide the basis for many sustainable desalination, sanitization, and process heating technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Gang Chen, Svetlana Boriskina, George Ni, Thomas Cooper, Seyed Hadi Zandavi
  • Oven with steam water flow directors
    Patent number: 10969113
    Abstract: An oven includes a steam input arrangement with a thermal mass and one or more water flow directors to more effectively deliver water onto the thermal mass so that less water ends up bypassing the thermal mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Jason M. Stephens, Troy R. Tope
  • Solar heating apparatus
    Patent number: 10955170
    Abstract: The solar heating apparatus has a base box and a main axle mounted on the base box. At least one mirror support arm is mounted orthogonal to the main axle and supports a plurality of mirrors. In a first embodiment, a circular plate on the side of the base box rotates the main axle to bank the mirrors to track azimuth and a belt or chain drive rotates the mirror support arms to track elevation. In a second embodiment, the main axle is a beam mounted on a rotating circular plate on top of the base box to track azimuth and bevel gears drive a belt or chain drive that rotates the mirror support arms to track elevation. In a third embodiment, the mirror support arms are driven to rotate by bevel gears and the main axle through belt or chain drives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignees: KING SAUD UNIVERSITY, QUDRA ENERGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Yousef Abdullah Almotlaq, Mazen Abdullah Baabbad, Hany Abdulrahman Alansary, Essam Abdulaziz Al Ammar
  • Solar heating apparatus
    Patent number: 10955171
    Abstract: The solar heating apparatus has a base box and a main axle mounted on the base box. At least one mirror support arm is mounted orthogonal to the main axle and supports a plurality of mirrors. In a first embodiment, a circular plate on the side of the base box rotates the main axle to bank the mirrors to track azimuth and a belt or chain drive rotates the mirror support arms to track elevation. In a second embodiment, the main axle is a beam mounted on a rotating circular plate on top of the base box to track azimuth and bevel gears drive a belt or chain drive that rotates the mirror support arms to track elevation. In a third embodiment, the mirror support arms are driven to rotate by bevel gears and the main axle through belt or chain drives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignees: KING SAUD UNIVERSITY, QUDRA ENERGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Yousef Abdullah Almotlaq, Mazen Abdullah Baabbad, Hany Abdulrahman Alansary, Essam Abdulaziz Al Ammar
  • Lighter able to emit two different flames alternately
    Patent number: 10948186
    Abstract: A lighter (1) has a container (16) of gas, a first gas circuit (26) intended to produce a first type of flame (2) and a second gas circuit (24) intended to produce a second type of flame (3). The lighter (1) further has a driver (6) associated with a mechanism (14, 15) for producing sparks, activation in rotation of said driver (6) generating sparks. The driver (6) is mounted in the lighter (1) to be mobile in translation between a nominal first position in which it holds the first circuit (26) open in order to allow the gas from the container (26) to pass through the first circuit (26) and thus to obtain the first type of flame (2). A second position is provided in which it blocks the first circuit (26) in order to allow the gas from the container (16) to pass through the second circuit (24) and thus to obtain the second type of flame (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: ST DUPONT
    Inventors: Pascal Maniglier, Anthony Chevy, Christophe Turco, Sylvie Foucher
  • Automatic disconnect for cable in oven appliance door
    Patent number: 10948194
    Abstract: An oven appliance includes a cabinet and a chamber defined within the cabinet for receipt of food items for cooking. A door is rotatably mounted to the cabinet by a hinge. The oven appliance also includes a first cable extending within the cabinet and a second cable extending within the door. The hinge includes a door removal bracket which is movable between a locked position where the door is locked to the cabinet by the hinge and an unlocked position where the door is removable from the cabinet. The door removal bracket is connected to one of the first cable and the second cable such that the first cable and the second cable are disconnected by moving the door removal bracket from the locked position to the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony E. Kendall