Patents by Inventor Roger J. Charest

Roger J. Charest 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: 5919036
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for burning combustible gases contained in a mixture comprised of the combustible gases and a liquid. The apparatus comprises: a separator, having an upper end and a lower end. A first portion of the gases is directed out of the upper end and the liquid and a second portion of the gases are directed out of the lower end; an inlet; and a burner which communicates with the upper end such that the first portion contacts the burner for combustion and the combustion creates a vacuum effect which produces an air current outside of the separator from the lower end to the burner. The lower end communicates with the air current such that the second portion is drawn by the air current to the burner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventors: Alan O'Brien, Roger J. Charest, Allan Melnyk