Patents by Inventor Peter T. Wurm

Peter T. Wurm 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: 6321743
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for combustion of a fuel and oxidant in which at least a portion of a fuel and at least a portion of an oxidant are introduced into an annular region formed by an outer tubular member closed off at one end and an inner tubular member open at both ends concentrically disposed within the outer tubular member, forming a fuel/oxidant mixture. The fuel/oxidant mixture is ignited in the annular region, forming products of combustion therein. The products of combustion are then exhausted through the inner tubular member providing oxidant preheating prior to forming the fuel/oxidant mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Institute of Gas Technology
    Inventors: Mark J. Khinkis, Harry S. Kurek, Hamid A. Abbasi, Peter T. Wurm