Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Topp

Daniel P. Topp 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).

  • Combustion system for a heater
    Patent number: 6880549
    Abstract: A combustion system for a portable forced air heater having two frusta-conical sections attached to a circular burner tube, wherein each frusta-conical section has pre-determined vent hole patterns that allow the gas heater to have a variable burn rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Topp Intellectual Properties, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Combustion system for a heater
    Patent number: 6857870
    Abstract: A combustion system for a portable forced air heater having two frusta-conical sections attached to a circular burner tube, wherein each frusta-conical section has pre-determined vent hole patterns that allow the gas heater to have a variable burn rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Topp Construction Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Combustion system for a heater
    Publication number: 20040157180
    Abstract: A combustion system for a portable forced air heater having two frusta-conical sections attached to a circular burner tube, wherein each frusta-conical section has pre-determined vent hole patterns that allow the gas heater to have a variable burn rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Topp Construction Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Apparatus for eradicating pests
    Publication number: 20040035044
    Abstract: An apparatus for eradicating pests through the use of heat. The apparatus utilizes a chamber, container or contained environment. The chamber can be made from an existing structure or converted from a previously-used container (e.g., a trailer that is pulled by a tractor truck, i.e., an eighteen-wheeler). The apparatus employs heated. air, preferably under controlled conditions, to eradicate pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Direct-fired heater
    Patent number: 6681760
    Abstract: A combustion system for a portable forced air heater having two frusta-conical sections attached to a circular burner tube, wherein each frusta-conical section has pre-determined vent hole patterns that allow the gas heater to have a variable burn rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Topp Construction Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Sanitary and phytosanitary pest control method by controlled application of heat
    Patent number: 6678994
    Abstract: A method of eradicating pests by the controlled application of heat for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Topp Construction Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Apparatus for and method of eradicating pests
    Patent number: 6612067
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for eradicating pests through the use of heat. The apparatus has a chamber with a ceiling plenum, a floor plenum and a perforated floor for controlling the flow of air throughout the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Topp Construction Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Disinfestation apparatus utilizing heat
    Publication number: 20030026727
    Abstract: A disinfestation apparatus that treats an existing structure with heat and is designed to be portable is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Sanitary and phytosanitary pest control method by controlled application of heat
    Publication number: 20020194773
    Abstract: A method of eradicating pests by the controlled application of heat for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Combustion system for a heater
    Publication number: 20020174862
    Abstract: A combustion system for a portable forced air heater having two frusta-conical sections attached to a circular burner tube, wherein each frusta-conical section has pre-determined vent hole patterns that allow the gas heater to have a variable burn rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Apparatus for and method of eradicating pests
    Publication number: 20020170227
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for eradicating pests through the use of heat. The apparatus has a chamber with a ceiling plenum, a floor plenum and a perforated floor for controlling the flow of air throughout the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp
  • Combustion system for a heater
    Publication number: 20020166553
    Abstract: A combustion system for a portable forced air heater having two frusta-conical sections attached to a circular burner tube, wherein each frusta-conical section has pre-determined vent hole patterns that allow the gas heater to have a variable burn rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Daniel P. Topp