Patents by Inventor John D. Burch

John D. Burch 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).

  • Solar lighter
    Patent number: 4610240
    Abstract: A solar furnace comprises a hollow tube, a concentrating lens at one end of the tube and a wooden base at the other end with a hole vertically through the base, whereby a cigarette, cigar or fishing line can be inserted in the hole and ignited by concentration of the sun's rays thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Inventor: John D. Burch