Patents by Inventor Robb Edward Bennett
Robb Edward Bennett 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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Patent number: 7160103Abstract: An apparatus and method for modifying the appearance of a flame to maximize the size of the flame for a given amount of fuel, increase a burn rate efficiency of the flame, or change the shape of the flame. The shape and size of the flame may be modified by applying a secondary source of fluid to the flame. The secondary source of fluid may cause turbulent fluid flow within the combustion chamber enclosure in which the flame is produced to change the appearance of the flame. The secondary source of fluid may be generated by a blower or fan and may include, for example, a source of fresh combustion air, additional flammable gas such as natural gas, or other fluid additives for enhancement of the flame color, shape, and size.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Gary Lee Butler, Chad William Hendrickson, Robb Edward Bennett, Stephen G. Smith, Thomas J. Bachinski, David Charles Lyons
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Patent number: 7056113Abstract: A gas light assembly including a stand member having a recessed portion sized to receive a fuel container. The recessed portion is accessible through an opening of the stand member. A panel member is coupled to the stand member and movable between a closed position covering the recessed portion and an open position wherein the recessed portion is accessible for inserting or removing the fuel container.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Fire Stone Home Products, LLCInventors: Thomas J. Bachinski, Robb Edward Bennett, Douglas Mark Holm
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Patent number: 6908039Abstract: A heat exchange system and method for heating outside air provided to a structure are disclosed. The system uses and recovers heat from waste products that are being exhausted from the structure. A heated products source generates heated waste products as a result of combustion. An exhaust duct passes the heated waste products through a heat exchanger before exhaustion from the structure. An intake duct that supplies fresh outside air to the structure also passes through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger couples the exhaust duct and the intake duct and transfers otherwise unused heat from the waste products to the outside air to increase the overall efficiency of the heated product source.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: David Charles Lyons, Richard Donald Berg, Robb Edward Bennett
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Patent number: 6866205Abstract: An apparatus for generating a combustible gas flame above a surface of a liquid. The apparatus may include a manifold including a manifold space that is completely or partially positioned within the liquid and a combustible gas source. Combustible gas from the gas source may be delivered to the manifold space and delivered into the liquid or a space above the liquid. The combustible gas may then be ignited to create a combustible gas flame. The combustible gas may also be mixed with air or liquid prior to delivery to the manifold space. In addition, a pump may be included to pump a supply of liquid out a liquid outlet to create a desired effect. Alternatively, the apparatus may be disposed on a float on the surface of the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: Robb Edward Bennett, Gary Lee Butler, Thomas J. Bachinski, David J. Oja
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Patent number: 6848441Abstract: A fireplace including a combustion chamber enclosure with an opening and an inner pane positioned to at least partially cover the opening of the combustion chamber. An outer pane is spaced apart from the inner pane, the outer pane and the inner pane creating a space through which air moves, the air cooling the outer pane. A blower may be provided to move the air through the space. The outer pane may be angled with respect to the inner pane to enhance air movement.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Bachinski, Gary Lee Butler, Emadeddin Y. Tanbour, Thomas Alfred Early, Timothy Wayne Johnson, David Charles Lyons, Robb Edward Bennett
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Patent number: 6796302Abstract: A mixture fitting for use in a combustible gas system, for example, a fireplace. The mixture fitting may include a first portion configured to be coupled to a combustible gas source and a second portion configured to be coupled to a burner assembly. The first and second portions together form a gas passage. The mixture fitting also includes an air orifice extending from an exposed surface of the mixture fitting to the gas passage. The air orifice is configured to allow primary air to travel through the air orifice and into the gas passage to facilitate mixing of air with the combustible gas. Alternatively, the air orifice may be angled, and multiple air orifices may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: Gary Lee Butler, Thomas J. Bachinski, Robb Edward Bennett
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Patent number: 6769426Abstract: A fireplace for concurrent use inside and outside of a structure includes a combustion chamber enclosure defining a combustion chamber, an inside opening, and an outside opening, wherein the combustion chamber is viewable from the inside of the structure through the inside opening and from the outside of the structure through the outside opening. The fireplace also includes a combustion air plenum system coupled to the combustion chamber enclosure to supply fresh air from the outside to the combustion chamber and an exhaust opening defined by the combustion chamber enclosure for exhausting exhaust air from the combustion chamber to the outside of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: Jane Catherine Fier, David Charles Lyons, Robb Edward Bennett
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Patent number: 6729551Abstract: The need to maintain the quality of air in a home has become more of a problem in new high efficiency tight houses so that governmental regulations are being proposed for a minimum change of fresh air. If too much cold outside fresh air is introduced into such homes at a single source, the room with the fresh air is usually too cold and/or unbalanced. The present invention avoids cooling any one room while maintaining heat efficiency. When the home has a gas fireplace, the exhaust gases are preferably directed through an air-to-air cross flow heat exchanger which preheats the quality air passing into a forced air furnace system. In modified embodiments of the present invention, make-up quality air is mixed with the room air and heated in the heat exchanger of the fireplace. The preheated room air from the fireplace is preferably connected to the supply/return of a forced air furnace system and distributed to all rooms to provide uniform heating.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: David Charles Lyons, Richard Donald Berg, Robb Edward Bennett
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Publication number: 20040011348Abstract: A fireplace including a combustion chamber enclosure with an opening and an inner pane positioned to at least partially cover the opening of the combustion chamber. An outer pane is spaced apart from the inner pane, the outer pane and the inner pane creating a space through which air moves, the air cooling the outer pane. A blower may be provided to move the air through the space. The outer pane may be angled with respect to the inner pane to enhance air movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Thomas J. Bachinski, Gary Lee Butler, Emadeddin Y. Tanbour, Thomas Alfred Early, Timothy Wayne Johnson, David Charles Lyons, Robb Edward Bennett
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Publication number: 20030196651Abstract: A fireplace for concurrent use inside and outside of a structure includes a combustion chamber enclosure defining a combustion chamber, an inside opening, and an outside opening, wherein the combustion chamber is viewable from the inside of the structure through the inside opening and from the outside of the structure through the outside opening. The fireplace also includes a combustion air plenum system coupled to the combustion chamber enclosure to supply fresh air from the outside to the combustion chamber and an exhaust opening defined by the combustion chamber enclosure for exhausting exhaust air from the combustion chamber to the outside of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: HON Technology Inc.,Inventors: Jane Catherine Fier, David Charles Lyons, Robb Edward Bennett
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Publication number: 20030173828Abstract: A standby power generation unit used to generate electrical power. The standby power unit may be connected to a combustible fuel source that supplies fuel to a combustion engine, which in turn powers an electrical generator. The unit may be installed in any structure requiring electricity or connected to any device or electrical circuit. For example, the unit may be connected to a service panel and configured to provide electricity to selected circuits of a structure or device. The unit can also be connected to the panel to provide continuous power to a limited number of circuits and delayed power to other circuits. The unit also has integrated self-diagnostics, automatic testing/starting, and computer/modem link capability. The standby power unit may include a system that automatically detects a power outage and engages to generate electricity for the structure. A messaging unit may also provide an alert when the power generation unit is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: Thomas J. Bachinski, Robb Edward Bennett, Gary Lee Butler, David J. Oja
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Publication number: 20030145848Abstract: A mixture fitting for use in a combustible gas system, for example, a fireplace. The mixture fitting may include a first portion configured to be coupled to a combustible gas source and a second portion configured to be coupled to a burner assembly. The first and second portion together from a gas passage. The mixing fitting also includes an air orifice extending from an exposed surface of the mixture fitting to the gas passage. The air orifice is configured to allow primary air to travel through the air orifice and into the gas passage to facilitate mixing of air with the combustible gas. Alternatively, the air orifice may be angled, and multiple air orifice may also be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Gary Lee Butler, Thomas J. Bachinski, Robb Edward Bennett
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Publication number: 20030146293Abstract: An apparatus for generating a combustible gas flame above a surface of a liquid. The apparatus may include a manifold including a manifold space that is completely or partially positioned within the liquid and a combustible gas source. Combustible gas from the gas source may be delivered to the manifold space and delivered into the liquid or a space above the liquid. The combustible gas may then be ignited to create a combustible gas flame. The combustible gas may also be mixed with air or liquid prior to delivery to the manifold space. In addition, a pump may be included to pump a supply of liquid out a liquid outlet to create a desired effect. Alternatively, the apparatus may be disposed on a float on the surface of the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Robb Edward Bennett, Gary Lee Butler, Thomas J. Bachinski, David J. Oja
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Patent number: 6601579Abstract: A fireplace for concurrent use inside and outside of a structure includes a combustion chamber enclosure defining a combustion chamber, an inside opening, and an outside opening, wherein the combustion chamber is viewable from the inside of the structure through the inside opening and from the outside of the structure through the outside opening. The fireplace also includes a combustion air plenum system coupled to the combustion chamber enclosure to supply fresh air from the outside to the combustion chamber and an exhaust opening defined by the combustion chamber enclosure for exhausting exhaust air from the combustion chamber to the outside of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: Jane Catherine Fier, David Charles Lyons, Robb Edward Bennett
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Publication number: 20030127529Abstract: The need to maintain the quality of air in a home has become more of a problem in new high efficiency tight houses so that governmental regulations are being proposed for a minimum change of fresh air. If too much cold outside fresh air is introduced into such homes at a single source, the room with the fresh air is usually too cold and/or unbalanced.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: David Charles Lyons, Richard Donald Berg, Robb Edward Bennett
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Publication number: 20030098358Abstract: A heat exchange system and method for heating outside air provided to a structure are disclosed. The system uses and recovers heat from waste products that are being exhausted from the structure. A heated products source generates heated waste products as a result of combustion. An exhaust duct passes the heated waste products through a heat exchanger before exhaustion from the structure. An intake duct that supplies fresh outside air to the structure also passes through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger couples the exhaust duct and the intake duct and transfers otherwise unused heat from the waste products to the outside air to increase the overall efficiency of the heated product source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2003Publication date: May 29, 2003Applicant: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: David Charles Lyons, Richard Donald Berg, Robb Edward Bennett
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Publication number: 20030089365Abstract: A fireplace for concurrent use inside and outside of a structure includes a combustion chamber enclosure defining a combustion chamber, an inside opening, and an outside opening, wherein the combustion chamber is viewable from the inside of the structure through the inside opening and from the outside of the structure through the outside opening. The fireplace also includes a combustion air plenum system coupled to the combustion chamber enclosure to supply fresh air from the outside to the combustion chamber and an exhaust opening defined by the combustion chamber enclosure for exhausting exhaust air from the combustion chamber to the outside of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2001Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Jane Catherine Fier, David Charles Lyons, Robb Edward Bennett
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Patent number: 6550687Abstract: A heat exchange system and method for heating outside air provided to a structure are disclosed. The system uses and recovers heat from waste products that are being exhausted from the structure. A heated products source generates heated waste products as a result of combustion. An exhaust duct passes the heated waste products through a heat exchanger before exhaustion from the structure. An intake duct that supplies fresh outside air to the structure also passes through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger couples the exhaust duct and the intake duct and transfers otherwise unused heat from the waste products to the outside air to increase the overall efficiency of the heated product source.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: David Charles Lyons, Richard Donald Berg, Robb Edward Bennett
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Patent number: 6484712Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a vent assembly having a vent structure defining at least one vent aperture. The vent assembly includes a vent cap covering the vent aperture or apertures and a vent cover assembly extending around the vent cap and the vent. In one embodiment, the invention is directed toward a vent cover assembly for use with a vent including a vent cap that covers the vent. The vent cover assembly includes a protective structural member extending around the vent cap. The protective structural member allows for proper air flow into and out of the vent cap. In another embodiment, the invention is directed toward a vent cover assembly that has an attachment base and a plurality of semi-cylindrical members connected to the attachment base.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: David Charles Lyons, Robb Edward Bennett
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Patent number: D462436Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2000Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Hon Technology Inc.Inventors: Robb Edward Bennett, David Charles Lyons