Patents by Inventor Francis H. Ingram

Francis H. Ingram 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).

  • Self cleaning burner system for heaters and fryers
    Patent number: 8029271
    Abstract: A self-cleaning burner system incorporates an automatic clean cycle when the burner is started up. Cycles may be programmed for once-a-day cleaning cycle or for other desired interval. On start-up, the cycle routes a small amount of fuel to the burner for ignition inside the burner to clean the burner surfaces. The system incorporates an igniter for fast, routine, and safe ignition of the fuel. Thus, small amounts of debris that accumulate on a surface burner are automatically ignited when the burner is started, keeping the burner clean and operating at a high state of efficiency at all times. The self-cleaning burner system may be incorporated into a fryer or other heating appliance for reliable, efficient operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Pitco Frialator Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony F. Reale, David W. Tucci, George McMahon, John P. Gardner, Francis H. Ingram, Steven J. Savage, Nathaniel A. Lambert, Martin W. Lawrence
  • Self Cleaning Burner System for Heaters and Fryers
    Publication number: 20110003259
    Abstract: A self-cleaning burner system incorporates an automatic clean cycle when the burner is started up. Cycles may be programmed for once-a-day cleaning cycle or for other desired interval. On start-up, the cycle routes a small amount of fuel to the burner for ignition inside the burner to clean the burner surfaces. The system incorporates an igniter for fast, routine, and safe ignition of the fuel. Thus, small amounts of debris that accumulate on a surface burner are automatically ignited when the burner is started, keeping the burner clean and operating at a high state of efficiency at all times. The self-cleaning burner system may be incorporated into a fryer or other heating appliance for reliable, efficient operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Anthony F. Reale, David W. Tucci, George McMahon, John P. Gardner, Francis H. Ingram, Steven J. Savage, Nathaniel A. Lambert, Martin W. Lawrence
  • Self-cleaning burner system for heaters and burners
    Patent number: 7731490
    Abstract: A self-cleaning burner system incorporates an automatic clean cycle when the burner is started up. Cycles may be programmed for once-a-day cleaning cycle or for other desired interval. On start-up, the cycle routes a small amount of fuel to the burner for ignition inside the burner to clean the burner surfaces. The system incorporates an igniter for fast, routine, and safe ignition of the fuel. Thus, small amounts of debris that accumulate on a surface burner are automatically ignited when the burner is started, keeping the burner clean and operating at a high state of efficiency at all times. The self-cleaning burner system may be incorporated into a fryer or other heating appliance for reliable, efficient operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Pitco Frialator, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony F. Reale, David W. Tucci, George McMahon, John P. Gardner, Francis H. Ingram, Steven J. Savage, Nathaniel A. Lambert, Martin W. Lawrence