Patents by Inventor Malcom L. Swanson

Malcom L. Swanson 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 chamber having reduced NO.sub.X emissions
    Patent number: 5378060
    Abstract: A combustion chamber having improved heating efficiency and reduced NO.sub.x emissions includes a reduced diameter throat and a stepped configuration within the chamber. The chamber configuration encourages efficient combustion to reduce NO.sub.x production by promoting the formation of eddy currents within the chamber. A method for increasing heating efficiency and reducing NO.sub.x production is provided and involves passing combustion gases through such a combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Astec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Don Brock, Erbie G. Mize, Malcom L. Swanson
  • Combustion chamber having reduced NO.sub.x emissions
    Patent number: 5334012
    Abstract: A combustion chamber having improved heating efficiency and reduced NO.sub.x emissions includes a reduced diameter throat and a stepped configuration within the chamber. The chamber configuration encourages efficient combustion to reduce NO.sub.x production by promoting the formation of eddy currents within the chamber. A method for increasing heating efficiency and reducing NO.sub.x production is provided and involves passing combustion gases through such a combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Astec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Don Brock, Erbie G. Mize, Malcom L. Swanson