Patents by Inventor Frank D. Mertz

Frank D. Mertz 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).

  • Patent number: 4437833
    Abstract: An infrared radiating burner article, for generating infrared radiation. The article is conectable to a system for mixing air and gas and supplying such air/gas mixture thereto.The structure includes a housing, having an opening extending therethrough through which the air/gas mixture may be fired in use. The structure further includes diffuser plates, for diffusing the air/gas mixture upon firing thereof through the housing opening so as to generate substantial pressure in such air/gas mixture. The diffuser plate is secured in the housing opening in the path of movement of the air/gas mixture upon firing thereof through the housing opening. The structure further includes a refractory grid, positioned in the housing opening in the path of movement of the air/gas mixture. The refractory grid is positioned at a point in the housing opening beyond the location of the diffuser plates. The air/gas mixture is fed through the refractory grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1984
    Assignee: Red-Ray Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank D. Mertz