Patents by Inventor Daniel Clemenz

Daniel Clemenz 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).

  • Apparatus and method for melting ice, snow or the like in connection with a furnace
    Patent number: 8658944
    Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the accumulation of snow, ice, frost, hail or the like from obstructing the flow of primary air, air or the exhaust into or out of a high-efficiency sealed combustion condensing furnace is provided. The apparatus is also suitable to prevent leaves, animals or other debris from becoming trapped within the air flow pipes of the furnace. The apparatus has a screen which may be electrically connected to a heating device. The apparatus may further be attached to a thermostat to automatically turn the heating device on or off at preset temperatures. The apparatus may be incorporated into new pipes or may be attached onto existing pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel Clemenz, Gary Apfelbaum
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MELTING ICE, SNOW OR THE LIKE IN CONNECTION WITH A FURNACE
    Publication number: 20110031229
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for preventing the accumulation of snow, ice, frost, hail or the like from obstructing the flow of primary air, air or the exhaust into or out of a high-efficiency 90% sealed combustion condensing furnace. The apparatus is also suitable to prevent leaves, animals or other debris from becoming trapped within the air flow pipes of the furnace. The apparatus has a screen which may be electrically connected to a heating device. The apparatus may further be attached to a thermostat to automatically turn the heating device on or off at preset temperatures. The apparatus may be incorporated into new pipes or may be attached onto existing pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel Clemenz, Gary Apfelbaum
  • Apparatus having a heated screen for melting ice, snow or the like
    Publication number: 20090017746
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for preventing the accumulation of snow, ice, frost, hail or the like from obstructing the flow of primary air, air or the exhaust of sewer gas into or out of a building. The apparatus is also suitable to prevent leaves, animals or other debris from becoming trapped within the air flow pipes of the building. The apparatus has a screen which may be electrically connected to a heating device. The apparatus may further be attached to a thermostat to automatically turn the heating device on or off at preset temperatures. The apparatus may be incorporated into new pipes or may be attached onto existing pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel Clemenz, Gary R. Apfelbaum