Patents by Inventor Martin Brice
Martin Brice 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).
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Publication number: 20210190313Abstract: The present invention is a system that utilizes high pressure gas (greater than ½ psig) to control flow rate and gas discharge velocity to enable interchangeability between a plurality of gases without having to change the gas/air mixing venturi size or air opening. A new approach is to use the available incoming higher gas pressure to the appliance then control the volumetric flow rate with the first orifice and then use a second orifice to change the velocity of discharge into the gas/air mixing venturi of the burner and therefore have adjustability of gas air mixing conditions without having to change the burner system or air flow control even when changing between very different fuel gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: Gas-Fired Products Inc.Inventors: Martin Brice, Stephan Richter, Eddie Wilson, Tharwat Saad
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Patent number: 11015804Abstract: The present invention is a system that utilizes high pressure gas (greater than ½ psig) to control flow rate and gas discharge velocity to enable interchangeability between a plurality of gases without having to change the gas/air mixing venturi size or air opening. A new approach is to use the available incoming higher gas pressure to the appliance then control the volumetric flow rate with the first orifice and then use a second orifice to change the velocity of discharge into the gas/air mixing venturi of the burner and therefore have adjustability of gas air mixing conditions without having to change the burner system or air flow control even when changing between very different fuel gases.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Gas-Fired Products Inc.Inventors: Martin Brice, Stephan Richter, Eddie Wilson, Tharwat Saad
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Patent number: 10941936Abstract: The present invention is a system that utilizes high pressure gas (greater than ½ psig) to control flow rate and gas discharge velocity to enable interchangeability between a plurality of gases without having to change the gas/air mixing venturi size or air opening. A new approach is to use the available incoming higher gas pressure to the appliance then control the volumetric flow rate with the first orifice and then use a second orifice to change the velocity of discharge into the gas/air mixing venturi of the burner and therefore have adjustability of gas air mixing conditions without having to change the burner system or air flow control even when changing between very different fuel gases.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Gas-Fired Products Inc.Inventors: Martin Brice, Stephan Richter, Eddie Wilson, Tharwat Saad
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Publication number: 20180202654Abstract: The present invention is a system that utilizes high pressure gas (greater than ½ psig) to control flow rate and gas discharge velocity to enable interchangeability between a plurality of gases without having to change the gas/air mixing venturi size or air opening. A new approach is to use the available incoming higher gas pressure to the appliance then control the volumetric flow rate with the first orifice and then use a second orifice to change the velocity of discharge into the gas/air mixing venturi of the burner and therefore have adjustability of gas air mixing conditions without having to change the burner system or air flow control even when changing between very different fuel gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: Gas Fired ProductsInventors: Martin BRICE, Stephan RICHTER, Eddie WILSON, Tharwat SAAD
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Publication number: 20150204538Abstract: The invention is directed to an infrared gas heater for a building, comprising: a first straight energy emitter tube; a U-shaped energy emitter tube connect to said first straight, energy emitter tube; a second straight, energy emitter tube having and end connected to said U-shaped energy emitter tube; a reflector system for reflecting heat energy toward the floor of a building; a frame having rollers mounted thereon, said rollers for supporting said first and second straight, energy emitter tubes; a gas heating source connected to the first straight, energy emitter tube at the end opposite the U-shaped energy emitter tube; and whereby the second straight, energy emitter tube at the end opposite the U-shaped energy emitter tube is a gas exhaust.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Martin BRICE, Tharwat SAAD, Eddie WILSON
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Patent number: 8000075Abstract: A safety device for disabling a positive pressure radiant tube heater upon failure of the heat exchanger and a corresponding method are described. This invention relates to the ability to detect a condition where a failure of the heat exchanger triggers the safety device and disables the heater. The safety device includes a low melt wire; an insulating sleeve positioned about the low melt wire, the wire and sleeve positioned on top of the reflector, a tension device to maintain the wire under tension; and a control device to disable the heater if the wire is discontinuous.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Gas-Fired Products, Inc.Inventors: Martin Brice, Tharwat Saad
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Publication number: 20090180232Abstract: A safety device for disabling a positive pressure radiant tube heater upon failure of the heat exchanger and a corresponding method are described. This invention relates to the ability to detect a condition where a failure of the heat exchanger triggers the safety device and disables the heater. The safety device includes a low melt wire; an insulating sleeve positioned about the low melt wire, the wire and sleeve positioned on top of the reflector, a tension device to maintain the wire under tension; and a control device to disable the heater if the wire is discontinuous.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: GAS-FIRED PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Martin Brice, Tharwat Saad
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Publication number: 20070044787Abstract: An air inlet damper apparatus for minimizing the entrance of outside air into a poultry house when the ventilation exhaust fans are running and the radiant tube heater is not operating. The apparatus has a housing with a passage and a coupling flange; a pin that spans the passage and divides the apparatus into a low pressure side and an outside high pressure side, where the low pressure side is in fluid communication with a blower supplying combustion air to the tube heater; a damper blade connected to the pin; a stop; and a means for controlling the damper blade. The controlling means is responsive to pressure. The damper blade pivotally opens away from the stop when there is a static pressure differential that is higher than the negative pressure created by the ventilation exhaust fans, or when the controlling means electromechanically actuates the damper blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Martin Brice
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Patent number: 7086855Abstract: The invention is an apparatus that is a synergistic combination of a windshield and a pilot light assembly for a gas burner heater. The apparatus provides reliable operation of the gas burner heater in high air flow conditions, where the air flow would normally cause the pilot light to be extinguished. The windshield, which is a partially perforated tubular chamber, provides a protected zone against high velocity air infusion for the entire pilot light assembly. The apparatus works in concert with the pilot light assembly, which also has components that provide protection from wind and can be quickly removed allowing quick cleaning and easy maintenance. The major components of the pilot light assembly are a pilot light orifice with a flame, a vented pilot housing (stack), a flame deflector cap, a pilot light gas line, a thermocouple with connecting electrical leads, a pilot base, a mounting bracket, and a windshield that surrounds the pilot light and the thermocouple.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Gas-Fired Products, Inc.Inventors: Martin Brice, Frank W. MacIntosh
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Publication number: 20040154551Abstract: The invention is an apparatus that is a synergistic combination of a windshield and a pilot light assembly for a gas burner heater. The apparatus provides reliable operation of the gas burner heater in high air flow conditions, where the air flow would normally cause the pilot light to be extinguished. The windshield, which is a partially perforated tubular chamber, provides a protected zone against high velocity air infusion for the entire pilot light assembly. The apparatus works in concert with the pilot light assembly, which also has components that provide protection from wind and can be quickly removed allowing quick cleaning and easy maintenance. The major components of the pilot light assembly are a pilot light orifice with a flame, a vented pilot housing (stack), a flame deflector cap, a pilot light gas line, a thermocouple with connecting electrical leads, a pilot base, a mounting bracket, and a windshield that surrounds the pilot light and the thermocouple.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Martin Brice, Frank MacIntosh