Patents by Inventor Gary J. Genge

Gary J. Genge 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: 6179705
    Abstract: A new accessory for combustion devices such as swimming pool heaters for preventing downdrafting and allowing for proper ventilation. The inventive device includes a vertically disposed pipe extending upwardly from a combustion device. The pipe has a generally cylindrical configuration. The pipe has an open upper end. The open upper end has a plurality of circumferentially spaced brackets extending upwardly therefrom. Upper ends of the brackets have an upper pipe extending upwardly therefrom. The upper pipe has open upper and lower ends. The open upper end of the upper pipe has a plurality of circumferentially spaced brackets extending outwardly therefrom. A draft hood is secured to the brackets of the vertically disposed pipe downwardly of the upper ends thereof. A vent cap is removably secured to upper ends of the brackets of the upper pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventor: Gary J. Genge