Patents by Inventor Steven J. Vogelzang

Steven J. Vogelzang 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).

  • Space heater with novel fuel line assembly
    Patent number: 5941232
    Abstract: A portable space heater in which a fuel discharge nozzle discharges fuel into a combustion chamber from a fuel tank. A rigid non-flexible metal tube extends between the nozzle and tank. The tank includes an opening with a closure member in the opening. The closure member includes an opening into which a tube compression fitting can be secured for securely affixing one end of the tubing. In the preferred embodiment, the tank is plastic and the closure member is an insert which is insert molded into the top of the tank. In another embodiment, the tank can be metal with the closure member welded to the top wall thereof. In still another embodiment, the closure member is a cap threaded on a threaded opening. In all embodiments, the fuel filter is located inside the tank and is accessible by withdrawing it from the tank through an opening in the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Vogelzang International Corporation
    Inventor: Steven J. Vogelzang
  • Space heater with plastic fuel tank
    Patent number: 5893711
    Abstract: A portable space heater in which a plastic tank is utilized underneath a relatively heavy heater unit. The plastic tank is protected against stresses exerted on it by the heater unit by a unique support structure that is supported on the same portable frame as the plastic tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: Vogelzang International Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Vogelzang, John C. Brandt
  • Space heater with novel fuel line assembly
    Patent number: 5766003
    Abstract: A liquid fuel space heater having a specially designed tank and fuel line assembly. The tank includes two capped openings. The first capped opening is an opening in which the fuel is permitted to be introduced. The second capped opening includes an opening in the top receiving a fitting to which a rigid metal tube is connected. A filter is connected to the lower end of the fitting so as to be located inside the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Vogelzang International Corporation
    Inventor: Steven J. Vogelzang
  • Wood burning apparatus
    Patent number: 5005555
    Abstract: A wood burning apparatus capable of burning 5 kg per hour of wood or more with the combustion products exiting the apparatus through a collar which is fastened to the wood burning apparatus. A rotatable shaft passes through the collar and has a damper plate welded thereto within the collar. The damper plate has a pattern of apertures therein which will allow the passage of the combustion products when the damper plate is in the closed position, that is, in a position normal to the flow of combustion products through the collar. The collar and rotatable damper are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Inventor: Steven J. Vogelzang
  • Exhaust collar for a wood burning unit
    Patent number: D327540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Inventor: Steven J. Vogelzang
  • Exhaust collar for a wood burning unit
    Patent number: D329090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Inventor: Steven J. Vogelzang