Patents by Inventor Michael J. Farina

Michael J. Farina 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).

  • Burner housing and plenum configuration for gas-fired burners
    Patent number: 6004129
    Abstract: A burner apparatus for gas-fired appliances, such as gas furnaces. The burner apparatus includes an improved flame holder structure for controlling the shape and contour of the flame, and burner housing and plenum configurations for enhancing the characteristics of the flame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Gas Research Institute
    Inventors: Philip C. Carbone, Karen R. Benedek, Michael J. Farina, Stephan E. Schmidt
  • Burner housing and plenum configuration for gas-fired burners
    Patent number: 5997285
    Abstract: A burner apparatus for gas-fired appliances, such as gas furnaces. The burner apparatus includes an improved flame holder structure, with a contoured surface, for controlling the shape and contour of the flame, and burner housing and plenum configurations for enhancing the characteristics of the flame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Gas Research Institute
    Inventors: Philip Carbone, Karen Benedek, Michael J. Farina, Stephan Schmidt
  • Gas burner apparatus having a flame holder structure with a contoured surface
    Patent number: 5899686
    Abstract: A burner apparatus for gas-fired appliances, such as gas furnaces. The burner apparatus includes an improved flame holder structure, with a contoured surface, for controlling the shape and contour of the flame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Gas Research Institute
    Inventors: Philip Carbone, Karen Benedek, Michael J. Farina