Patents by Inventor Andrew E. Zinke

Andrew E. Zinke 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).

  • Torch igniter
    Patent number: 4181492
    Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for igniting gas emitted through a tip of gas a burning torch. The apparatus includes means having an electrode which discharges a spark for igniting the gas emitted through the tip. A frame is used to support the gas igniting means on the torch and permits movement of the electrode from a stored position to an igniting position, so that upon discharge of the spark, the gas emitted from the tip is ignited. A hanger is adapted to fit a portion of the torch to attach the frame to the torch so that the frame is usable with different torches by using a different hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1980
    Assignee: Striker, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew E. Zinke