Patents by Inventor Umberto Viani

Umberto Viani 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).

  • Boilers with catalytic combustion of methane for heating water for domestic use
    Patent number: 4886017
    Abstract: A boiler with catalytic combustion of methane is described for heating water for domestic use, such as room heating or for sanitary use. The boiler comprises a container for the combustion catalyst which is based on metals of the platinum group, means for heat transfer between the gaseous combustion products and the water to be heated, a combustion control system for the methane, and a flue gas discharge system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Inventor: Umberto Viani