Patents by Inventor Brian S. Vandrak
Brian S. Vandrak 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).
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Patent number: 11549605Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for interrupting fluid flow when experiencing fuel leaking conditions, such as an out of specification connection between the fuel source and a device utilizing the fluid. A distal end of a valve body has interfaces with at least a portion of a connection to a fluid supply; and a proximal end interfaces with at least a portion of a fuel intake. An internal passage runs between the proximal end and distal ends of. A displacement member in the internal passage comprises a distal portion that extends out of the valve to engage a valve to the fuel supply. A retention cap selectably engaged with the valve body can comprise a material that deforms under force at a predetermined temperature, resulting in a release of the displacement member under a biasing force form a biasing component between the cap and displacement member.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S Vandrak, Zheng-hui Mai, Guo-quan Chen, You-zhi Gu, Jin-tang You
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Publication number: 20220146008Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for interrupting fluid flow when experiencing fuel leaking conditions, such as an out of specification connection between the fuel source and a device utilizing the fluid. A distal end of a valve body has interfaces with at least a portion of a connection to a fluid supply; and a proximal end interfaces with at least a portion of a fuel intake. An internal passage runs between the proximal end and distal ends of. A displacement member in the internal passage comprises a distal portion that extends out of the valve to engage a valve to the fuel supply. A retention cap selectably engaged with the valve body can comprise a material that deforms under force at a predetermined temperature, resulting in a release of the displacement member under a biasing force form a biasing component between the cap and displacement member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S Vandrak, Zheng-hui MAI, Guo-quan CHEN, You-zhi GU, Jin-tang YOU
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Patent number: 11261981Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for interrupting fluid flow when experiencing fuel leaking conditions, such as an out of specification connection between the fuel source and a device utilizing the fluid. A distal end of a valve body has interfaces with at least a portion of a connection to a fluid supply; and a proximal end interfaces with at least a portion of a fuel intake. An internal passage runs between the proximal end and distal ends of. A displacement member in the internal passage comprises a distal portion that extends out of the valve to engage a valve to the fuel supply. A retention cap selectably engaged with the valve body can comprise a material that deforms under force at a predetermined temperature, resulting in a release of the displacement member under a biasing force form a biasing component between the cap and displacement member.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S Vandrak, Zheng-hui Mai, Guo-quan Chen, You-zhi Gu, Jin-tang You
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Publication number: 20220026004Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed provide for a user device merely fluidly coupling with an appropriately matched, target fuel source. The user device can use complementary-keyed connectors to provide for desired user devices coupling merely with desired, target fuel sources. To accomplish this, a male connector may be configured with a keyed feature, and a female connector may be configured with a keyed location complementary to the keyed feature of the male connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventor: Brian S. Vandrak
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Publication number: 20200149645Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for interrupting fluid flow when experiencing fuel leaking conditions, such as an out of specification connection between the fuel source and a device utilizing the fluid. A distal end of a valve body has interfaces with at least a portion of a connection to a fluid supply; and a proximal end interfaces with at least a portion of a fuel intake. An internal passage runs between the proximal end and distal ends of. A displacement member in the internal passage comprises a distal portion that extends out of the valve to engage a valve to the fuel supply. A retention cap selectably engaged with the valve body can comprise a material that deforms under force at a predetermined temperature, resulting in a release of the displacement member under a biasing force form a biasing component between the cap and displacement member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S Vandrak, Zheng-hui MAI, Guo-quan CHEN, You-zhi GU, Jin-tang YOU
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Publication number: 20200072500Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a heating device may comprise a control assembly having a self-contained, on board power supply. A control unit may control the operation of the heater and the power supply may comprise a first power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the first power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device; and, a second power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the second power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Dennis O'Toole
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Patent number: 10544871Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for interrupting fluid flow when experiencing fuel leaking conditions, such as an out of specification connection between the fuel source and a device utilizing the fluid. A distal end of a valve body has interfaces with at least a portion of a connection to a fluid supply; and a proximal end interfaces with at least a portion of a fuel intake. An internal passage runs between the proximal end and distal ends of. A displacement member in the internal passage comprises a distal portion that extends out of the valve to engage a valve to the fuel supply. A retention cap selectably engaged with the valve body can comprise a material that deforms under force at a predetermined temperature, resulting in a release of the displacement member under a biasing force form a biasing component between the cap and displacement member.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Zheng-hui Mai, Guo-quan Chen, You-zhi Gu, Jin-tang You
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Patent number: 10495344Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a heating device may comprise a control assembly having a self-contained, on board power supply. A control unit may control the operation of the heater and the power supply may comprise a first power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the first power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device; and, a second power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the second power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Dennis O'Toole
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Publication number: 20190041093Abstract: A heater includes a housing extending longitudinally between a rear intake end and a front discharge end, a support attached to a lower portion of the housing, and a cylindrical combustion chamber secured within the housing. A control unit is disposed within the support adjacent to the combustion chamber. A heater control panel is disposed on the support and electrically connected to the control unit, the heater control panel including an ignition switch for selective operation of the control unit to power an igniter. An electrical conductor is electrically connected to the control unit, wherein the support is configured to retain a battery for connection with the electrical conductor, to power the control unit. A plug is connected to the support and electrically connected to the control unit by a rectifier to convert AC power from an external power source to DC power to supply to the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Dennis O'Toole
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Publication number: 20180195761Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a heating device may comprise a control assembly having a self-contained, on board power supply. A control unit may control the operation of the heater and the power supply may comprise a first power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the first power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device; and, a second power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the second power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Dennis O'Toole
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Publication number: 20180106389Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for interrupting fluid flow when experiencing fuel leaking conditions, such as an out of specification connection between the fuel source and a device utilizing the fluid. A distal end of a valve body has interfaces with at least a portion of a connection to a fluid supply; and a proximal end interfaces with at least a portion of a fuel intake. An internal passage runs between the proximal end and distal ends of. A displacement member in the internal passage comprises a distal portion that extends out of the valve to engage a valve to the fuel supply. A retention cap selectably engaged with the valve body can comprise a material that deforms under force at a predetermined temperature, resulting in a release of the displacement member under a biasing force form a biasing component between the cap and displacement member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Zheng-hui MAI, Guo-quan CHEN, You-zhi GU, Jin-tang YOU
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Patent number: 9927144Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a heating device may comprise a control assembly having a self-contained, on board power supply. A control unit may control the operation of the heater and the power supply may comprise a first power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the first power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device; and, a second power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the second power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: ENERCO GROUP, INC.Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Dennis O'Toole
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Patent number: 9222682Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a portable heating device comprising a combustion-powered heater, a regulator, and an air quality detector, such as an oxygen depletion sensor. The combustion-powered heater may be supplied by an associated fuel source and may comprise a combustion region comprising a catalytic surface. The regulator may be adapted for fluid communication with the associated fuel source. The air quality detector may comprise a burner and a temperature detector. The burner may be in fluid communication with the regulator and may be adapted to combust fuel form the regulator with air to produce a flame. The temperature detector may be adapted to detect the temperature of the flame and may be adapted to selectively render the combustion-powered heater non-functional.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventor: Brian S. Vandrak
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Publication number: 20150107573Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a heating device may comprise a control assembly having a self-contained, on board power supply. A control unit may control the operation of the heater and the power supply may comprise a first power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the first power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device; and, a second power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the second power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: ENERCO GROUP, INC.Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Dennis O'Toole
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Patent number: 8893706Abstract: A heating device may comprise a control assembly having a self-contained, on board power supply. A control unit may control the operation of the heater and the power supply may comprise a first power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the first power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device; and, a second power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the second power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Dennis O'Toole
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Patent number: 8863736Abstract: Provided is a portable heater supplied by an associated fuel source, comprising a housing, a fuel connection fitting, an orifice, a burner assembly, a regulator, a controller for selectively switching among operation states including at least a 4000 BTUs and a 9000 BTUs per hour state, a power source adapted to generate electrical power from heat, and a detector system adapted to use the electrical power generated by the power source, detect the level of a particular gas in the atmosphere, and interrupt combustion of the air-fuel mixture. A housing may comprise an air inlet and may define an interior region. A burner assembly may comprise a fuel valve adapted to control communication between the burner assembly and the associated fuel source, a venturi for mixing air and fuel into a fuel-air mixture, a combustion region adapted for the combustion of the air-fuel mixture to produce combustion products and heat.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventor: Brian S. Vandrak
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Publication number: 20140230809Abstract: Provided is a portable heater supplied by an associated fuel source, comprising a housing, a fuel connection fitting, an orifice, a burner assembly, a regulator, a controller for selectively switching among operation states including at least a 4000 BTUs and a 9000 BTUs per hour state, a power source adapted to generate electrical power from heat, and a detector system adapted to use the electrical power generated by the power source, detect the level of a particular gas in the atmosphere, and interrupt combustion of the air-fuel mixture. A housing may comprise an air inlet and may define an interior region. A burner assembly may comprise a fuel valve adapted to control communication between the burner assembly and the associated fuel source, a venturi for mixing air and fuel into a fuel-air mixture, a combustion region adapted for the combustion of the air-fuel mixture to produce combustion products and heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventor: Brian S. Vandrak
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Patent number: D964091Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, John Talbot, Patrick Brown, Peter N. Whitworth
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Patent number: D969286Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: ENERGO GROUP, INC.Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Jeff Kerner, John Talbot
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Patent number: D982732Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Jeff Kerner, John Talbot, John McKenzie