Patents by Inventor Brent Chiain

Brent Chiain 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).

  • Burner firing rate determination for modulating furnace
    Patent number: 8123518
    Abstract: A modulating furnace having a variable rate burner and a controller is operated at a first burner firing rate for a first period of time, and a higher burner firing rate once the first period of time has expired. In some instances, the burner may be operated only while the controller is receiving a call for heat from a thermostat or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Nordberg, Brent Chiain, Michael W. Schultz, Douglas D. Bird