Patents by Inventor Andrew H. Strong

Andrew H. Strong 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).

  • Patent number: 9822978
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for improved gas pilot burners, which are capable of simultaneous flame ignition and flame detection. More particularly, the invention provides for an apparatus and method capable of simultaneous high-energy ignition and flame ionization detection in a high-energy igniter that utilizes a spark rod located in a fuel channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Chentronics, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew H. Strong
  • Publication number: 20170038071
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for improved gas pilot burners, which are capable of simultaneous flame ignition and flame detection. More particularly, the invention provides for an apparatus and method capable of simultaneous high-energy ignition and flame ionization detection in a high-energy igniter that utilizes a spark rod located in a fuel channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Chentronics, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew H. Strong
  • Patent number: 9546788
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for improved gas pilot burners, which are capable of simultaneous flame ignition and flame detection. More particularly, the invention provides for an apparatus and method capable of simultaneous high-energy ignition and flame ionization detection in a high-energy igniter that utilizes a spark rod located in a fuel channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Chentronics, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew H. Strong
  • Patent number: 9484717
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to ignition systems and more particularly to spark igniters for burners and burner pilots. The spark igniter provided, is configured such that an electric field concentration between two electrodes increases while keeping output voltage unchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Chentronics, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew H. Strong, Ewen M. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20150188292
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to ignition systems and more particularly to spark igniters for burners and burner pilots. The spark igniter provided, is configured such that an electric field concentration between two electrodes increases while keeping output voltage unchanged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H. Strong, Ewen M. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20130330675
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for improved gas pilot burners, which are capable of simultaneous flame ignition and flame detection. More particularly, the invention provides for an apparatus and method capable of simultaneous high-energy ignition and flame ionization detection in a high-energy igniter that utilizes a spark rod located in a fuel channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: John Zink Company, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew H. Strong
  • Patent number: D361475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Inventor: Andrew H. Strong