With Burner Patents (Class 137/335)
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Patent number: 9067663Abstract: A floating structure with an on-deck fuel tank that is surrounded by a cover is provided. In the floating structure, since the fuel tank is covered by the cover, the fuel tank is sealed without being exposed to air, thereby enhancing safety. The fuel tank is configured to store liquefied fuel gas to be used as fuel. The fuel tank is installed on a deck of the floating structure, and the exterior of the fuel tank is surrounded by a cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoon Chul Byun, Dong Kwon Lee, Cheon Hwan Yeom, Hyung Kyun Seo, Young Man Lee
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Patent number: 8960565Abstract: A hot water pressure washer with an automatic burner cool-down includes a water inlet assembly, a low pressure water supply assembly, a coil outlet assembly, a control system, and other related components which are required for the functionality of the pressure washer. A shut-down timer of the control system shut down a power source so that the pressure washer can be automatically shut down through the control system when the pressure washer is not operated. Then a cool-down timer of the control system efficiently cools down a heating coil of a burner assembly. The cool-down timer activates the water inlet assembly, the low pressure water supply assembly and the coil outlet assembly through a pair of solenoid valves in order to cool down the heating coil, where the thermal energy within the heating coil is removed from a phase change of water into water vapor and convection.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Pressure Washers Northwest, LLCInventors: Jo Ann Rohner, Robert Rohner
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Publication number: 20140212822Abstract: A catalytic tank heater includes a removably attached catalytic heater cartridge having catalytic material. The heater is attached to an LPG tank to position the catalytic heater cartridge to face the tank. The catalytic heater cartridge covers a plenum chamber of the catalytic tank heater. A fuel distribution header and heating element are positioned within the plenum chamber and are controlled to initiate combustion of the catalytic material to heat the tank. Vapor from the tank is provided as fuel to the catalytic tank heater, and is regulated to increase heat output as tank pressure drops. The catalytic heater cartridge can be replaced with a new cartridge while at the location of the tank on a property.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: ALGAS-SDI INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Michael J. Kirby, George M. Zimmer
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Publication number: 20140137951Abstract: A system for reducing buildup of solids in pipes used in underwater oil operations is disclosed. The system includes an annular pipe having an inner pipe wall and an outer pipe wall. The inner pipe wall defines an inner pipe configured to transport an oil. The outer pipe wall is displaced from the inner pipe wall. The outer pipe wall defines an outer pipe between the outer pipe wall and the inner pipe wall. The system includes an oxidizer delivery pipe having an oxidizer delivery outlet. The oxidizer delivery pipe is configured to supply an oxidizer to the outer pipe. The system further includes a fuel delivery pipe having a fuel delivery outlet. The fuel delivery pipe is configured to supply a fuel to the outer pipe. The oxidizer and the fuel release thermal energy in an exothermic reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Elwha LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Thomas A. Weaver, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
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Publication number: 20140048140Abstract: A hot water pressure washer with an automatic burner cool-down includes a water inlet assembly, a low pressure water supply assembly, a coil outlet assembly, a control system, and other related components which are required for the functionality of the pressure washer. A shut-down timer of the control system shut down a power source so that the pressure washer can be automatically shut down through the control system when the pressure washer is not operated. Then a cool-down timer of the control system efficiently cools down a heating coil of a burner assembly. The cool-down timer activates the water inlet assembly, the low pressure water supply assembly and the coil outlet assembly through a pair of solenoid valves in order to cool down the heating coil, where the thermal energy within the heating coil is removed from a phase change of water into water vapor and convection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: PRESSURE WASHERS NORTHWEST, LLCInventors: Jo Ann Rohner, Robert Rohner
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Patent number: 8544761Abstract: The present invention relates to a user activated hot water heater and control system for processing hot water to hot water output locations, e.g. faucet, shower, or the like, such that temperature fluctuations and delays in hot water delivery are reduced. Additionally, the temperature of the hot water delivered is adjusted to a predetermined value determined by a user signature constructed from a potential user physical attributes such as height, weight, and the like. The user activated feature of the present invention will provide an energy savings resulting from the smart, upon demand, activation of internal and/or external recirculation systems. Additionally, in preferred embodiments incorporating tank-less water heaters, the hot water maximum temperature, T(maximum) is dependent on the preference setting or default value of the detected general category user or unique individual user.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Intellihot, Inc.Inventors: Sridhar Deivasigamani, Sivaprasad Akasam
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Publication number: 20130247997Abstract: A water heating system having a system inlet pipe (1.002), a hot water delivery pipe (1.003) and a hot water return pipe (1.006) connected to a building hot water distribution network (1.024); the water heating system including one or more water heaters (1.001), the or each water heater having a heater inlet (1.022) and a heater outlet (1.023), a hot water return pipe (1.006) connected between the system inlet and delivery outlet via the building hot water distribution network to form a close loop hot water supply-return circuit; a pump (1.005) connected to circulate water through the hot water supply-return circuit whereby the pump can circulate water through one or more of the water heaters; a valve means (1.007) [a first non-return valve] adapted to prevent inlet water (water delivered to the system inlet) from flowing into the hot water return pipe or the building hot water distribution network.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Rheem Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Wilson Ng, David Micallef
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Publication number: 20130228232Abstract: A hot air blower includes a shell including a fan mechanism, a combustion device, a vane mechanism, and a flame protector disposed therein. The vane mechanism includes a clipping seat and a plurality of guiding vanes extended thereon. The plurality of guiding vanes extend obliquely and prevents the air passing through the vane mechanism from generating turbulence. The clipping seat and the flame protector form a half-closed combustion chamber therebetween. Heat in the half-closed combustion chamber causes a thermal expansion of the air and, thereby increasing a speed and a volume of the air passing the guiding vanes of the vane mechanism. Heated air is discharged from an external flow tube and which controls a heating range of an area of the hot air blower.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Pro-Iroda Industries, Inc.Inventor: Wei-Long Chen
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Publication number: 20120325337Abstract: A representatively pumpless water heater system has an instantaneous water heater coupled in series with a storage water heater by piping circuitry incorporating a fixed (and selectively fixed) bypass useable to route pressurized incoming cold water sequentially through the instantaneous and storage type heaters. The fixed bypass can also route pressurized incoming cold water to mix with the heated water exiting the instantaneous heater for delivery to the storage heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Daichi L. Nakagawa, Kevin J. Pirotin
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Publication number: 20120291879Abstract: The loading of crude oil into a storage tank (12) at A causes vent gas comprising a. mixture of VOC and inert gas to be vented from the tank (12) at C. The vent gas is compressed and delivered at D to a burner (32) of a boiler (34). The burner also receives, at F, a supply of oil (14) as a support fuel to provide stable combustion, the supply of oil (14) being adjusted automatically according to the Wobbe Index and flow rate of the vent gas. Steam generated in the boiler (34) from the burning of the fuels is used to heat the oil (14), to counter waxiness, or for other purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: Simon Mark O'Connor
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Patent number: 7951500Abstract: In one embodiment the present invention provides for an anode side gas flow heater for a fuel cell generator that comprises a recirculating anode gas flow 28, at least one burner 24, and an energy source 22. The energy source heats the burner, the anode gas flow passes over the at least one burner and is heated, and the heated anode gas flow is then passed through the anode side of the fuel cell generator 4, where the fuel cell generator is heated.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2006Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.Inventors: Stephen E. Veyo, Raymond A. George
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Publication number: 20110036418Abstract: A mobile power washer includes a heater module that is displaceable from an operative position, beneath a vented panel, to an access position enabling easy servicing or replacement of the module. The module includes a heater and a heat exchanger for heating water drawn from tanks for delivery at high pressure through a spray gun attached to a hose. A buffer tank is provided for retaining water heated by the heater for mixing with cold water from the tanks prior to further heating in the heat exchanger and delivery from the spray gun.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventor: Robert John Hendy
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Publication number: 20100147392Abstract: Jelled diesel fuel from a truck or the like is pumped into a heating tank where is it heated by hot propylene glycol that has been heated by a burner and that is circulated through heat exchangers in the heating tank. The fuel is heated to a preselected temperature and then returned to the truck's fuel tanks. The fuel filter is removed and a similar shaped shell installed in place of the fuel filter and is pressurized with compressed air to blow jelled fuel out of the fuel lines and a new fuel filter is installed, preferably before the hot fuel is returned to the truck's tanks.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventor: Dale A. Craddock
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Publication number: 20090200008Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems are provided for conserving energy in an electronic device manufacturing facility. In one aspect an electronic device manufacturing system is provided including one or more process chambers; one or more abatement tools; two or more effluent conduits connecting the one or more process chambers to the one or more abatement tools; a channel adapted to house a portion of at least two of the two or more effluent conduits; and one or more heating elements adapted to heat the two or more conduits within the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventor: Phil Chandler
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Publication number: 20090050291Abstract: A vented, gas-fired air heater especially designed for temporary heating applications includes an improved burner design providing effective air and gas mixing and efficient burning in the combustion chamber. Highly efficient heat exchanger including corrugated heat exchanger panels provides enhanced heat transfer characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: Haul-All Equipment Ltd.Inventors: Sergiu Desi-Seulean, David Wiebe-Neufeldt
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Publication number: 20080128032Abstract: A portable power washer with an on-demand gas-heated water supply, is provided with a water heater for receiving water from an external water supply and rapidly heating the water by passing it though a heat exchanger proximate one or more gas burners. After the water flows through the heater it flows into a pump adapted for use with hot water and is pressurized by the pump for delivery to a high pressure hose. A nozzle or valve at the end of the hose opposite the pump allows a user to cause a stream of hot, pressurized water to eject from the nozzle and against a surface to be cleaned. The pump may be powered by an electric motor or gasoline engine and the device is typically assembled upon a wheeled cart for ready mobility.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Charles Lapetina, Allan Sand
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Patent number: 6935361Abstract: A pipe, piping system, kit, and radiant heating system that include lengths of cross-linked polyethylene pipe, which form connections between flow components. Some embodiments utilize a sheath disposed about the outside of the cross-linked polyethylene pipe to enhance rigidity.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Inventor: John W. Rocheleau
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Patent number: 6652267Abstract: The burner has at least two fuel-carrying tubes which are arranged in parallel, the distance between adjacent fuel-carrying tubes being 5 to 30 cm. Each fuel-carrying tube is surrounded by a steam-carrying tube, which at its orifice end has a supply line for oxygen-containing gas. The steam-carrying tubes are surrounded by a common first cooling chamber through which cooling liquid is passed, the first cooling chamber constituting an annular chamber and extending into the area of the orifice ends of the steam-carrying tubes. Coaxial to the first cooling chamber a common second cooling chamber preferably is provided, which is surrounded by the first cooling chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Metallgesellschaft AGInventors: Lothar Brehm, Waldemar Liebner, Gunter Quass, Uwe Zwiefelhofer
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Patent number: 6568426Abstract: A pump assembly for a pressurized water system includes a pressure sensitive switch (27) arranged to monitor the water pressure in a pipe (14) extending between a water delivery pump (13) and a tap (15), the switch (27) controlling operation of the pump (13) dependent upon pressure in the pipe (14). A timer switch (30) is disposed in series with the pressure sensitive switch (27), to inhibit pump operation other than for a limited period of time following triggering of the timer switch (30).Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Gee Group LTDInventor: Francis Stanley Chapman
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Patent number: 6308895Abstract: Gas flow regulation valve (1) for a heater appliance, comprising a valve body (2) with two axial valves (7,9) arranged in series, whose valve sealing members (7′,8′) are the lift type by means of a central valve stem (10), whose forward movement (e) is actuated by a stepped motor (3), a motor control unit (C) for its power supply, and a remote control (RC) provided with a room temperature sensor (16), which houses a number of valve operating programs (P), each of them containing four positions relative to the forward movement of the valve stem, in accordance with the fuel gas family and the type of heating appliance.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2000Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Fagor, S. Coop.Inventors: Maite Amozarrain Atxa, José J. Antxia Uribetxebarria
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Patent number: 6182944Abstract: In the system described for connecting a valve unit for gas water-heaters to a tank of the water-heater, a probe belonging to the valve unit is housed in the tank in a leaktight manner. The system comprises a first element belonging to the valve unit and/or fixed thereto, a second element which projects from the tank and can be housed in a seat of the first element, the second element constituting a support and/or cover for the probe and having an outer surface in which there is a transverse groove, and a third element which is restrained axially on the first element and at least a portion of which extends in the seat in an arrangement such as to engage the groove when the second element is housed in the seat so as to clamp the first and second elements to one another axially, the third element being resiliently deformable between a first position in which the said portion projects into the seat and a second position in which the said portion is outside the seat in order to release the groove.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Sit La Precisa, S.p.A.Inventors: Ciuceppe Veronese, Alessandro Toniolo, Antonio Sardena
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Patent number: 5967766Abstract: A heater control system, parts therefor, and methods of making them are disclosed. The heater control system includes a fuel control unit having a thermocouple operated unit in the housing thereof, which has an opening therein leading to the thermocouple operated unit. The tip or end of the thermocouple device is secured in the opening for operative connection to the thermocouple operated unit. The thermocouple device has a unique securing structure which permits the end thereof to be axially moved from outside the housing to a certain desired axial position within the opening and cooperates with a unique securing structure on the housing to secure the end of the thermocouple device in the certain desired axial position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Robertshaw Controls CompanyInventor: Jay Katchka
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Patent number: 5620016Abstract: A fuel control device, parts therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the control device comprising a housing having a shank portion for interconnecting with a spud carried by a hot water tank construction, the shank portion comprising a flange fastened to the housing and a tubular part secured to the flange and having structure for interconnecting with the spud, the tubular part having an end thereof swedged to the flange to secure the tubular part and the flange together.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1994Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Robertshaw Controls CompanyInventor: Jay R. Katchka
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Patent number: 5348037Abstract: A hot water tank construction, parts therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the hot water tank construction comprising a hot water tank having a wall provided with an opening therethrough and a spud carried by the wall and having an opening therethrough that is disposed in aligned relation with the opening in the wall, and a fuel control valve unit having a shank provided with a portion thereof disposed in the opening of the spud and being interconnected to the opening of the spud so as to be carried by the wall, the opening of the spud having axial securing structure therein, the portion of the shank having axial securing structure thereon, the portion of the shank having been axially pushed into the opening of the spud until the portion is in a predetermined position thereof whereby the axial securing structures cooperate together to interconnect the fuel control valve unit to the spud.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1993Date of Patent: September 20, 1994Assignee: Robertshaw Controls CompanyInventor: Jay R. Katchka
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Patent number: 5261438Abstract: A hot water tank construction, parts therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the hot water tank construction comprising a hot water tank having a wall provided with an opening therethrough and a spud carried by the wall and having an opening therethrough that is disposed in aligned relation with the opening in the wall, and a fuel control valve unit having a shank provided with a portion thereof disposed in the opening of the spud and being interconnected to the opening of the spud so as to be carried by the wall, the opening of the spud having axial securing structure therein, the portion of the shank having axial securing structure thereon, the portion of the shank having been axially pushed into the opening of the spud until the portion is in a predetermined position thereof whereby the axial securing structures cooperate together to interconnect the fuel control valve unit to the spud.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1993Date of Patent: November 16, 1993Assignee: Robertshaw Controls CompanyInventor: Jay R. Katchka
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Patent number: 4622135Abstract: An oil filtering machine for filtering the hot cooking oil in the cooking vessel of a deep fryer unit when the deep fryer unit is in normal use. The machine includes an oil filtering unit, a motor driven pump and a liquid circulating system in which the pump is connected and which is connected with the deep fryer unit and the oil filter unit. The liquid circulating system includes a pair of suction lines extending from the pump to the deep fryer and oil filtering units and a pair of liquid return lines extending from the pump to the deep fryer and oil filtering units and valve means controlling the flow of oil through the suction lines to the pump and from the pump through the return lines.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1984Date of Patent: November 11, 1986Inventor: Calvin Williams
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Patent number: 4483364Abstract: A pneumatic power supply for use in powering servo controls and actuators s a filament wound composite and aluminum ultra-high pressure vessel containing helium within which there is mounted an internal pyrotechnic heat generating element to provide thermal energy to the system. The heater compensates for adiabatic cooling of the gas inventory during blow down, i.e., during delivery of high pressure gas to power pneumatic servo controls and actuators in missiles. At the beginning of the blowdown, the heater element burns at a predetermined rate which adds heat to the compressed gas so that the gas temperature remains relatively constant, effectively increasing run time. The pressurized gas is delivered by means of a pressure regulator from the pressure vessel to the delivery system for use in the pneumatic control system.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1982Date of Patent: November 20, 1984Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Steven E. Ayler
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Patent number: 4236548Abstract: A control system for providing instant hot water at a hot water tap comprising a control unit adapted to be interposed in the fluid line between the source of water supply and the hot water tap. A heating unit is also interposed in the fluid line between the control unit and the hot water tap. The heating unit includes a closed heating chamber, a pipe arranged within the chamber and comprising a portion of the fluid line between the control unit and the hot water tap. A heating means is provided within the heating chamber for heating the pipe. The control unit comprises a fluid passageway therethrough constituting a portion of the fluid line between the source of supply and the heating unit. A flapper chamber is formed in the passageway and an inlet pipe from the source of supply has an inlet end disposed within the flapper chamber. A flapper is pivotally mounted within the flapper chamber and disposed over the inlet end of the pipe when there is no water passing through the control unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1979Date of Patent: December 2, 1980Inventor: E. W. Howard
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Patent number: 4217924Abstract: A venturi-type ejector for delivering cleaning liquid to an article to be cleaned and having cold and hot liquid inlets; a high pressure pump for delivering cold liquid to the cold liquid inlet; a boiler for heating liquid and having an outlet for connection to the hot liquid inlet; and a low pressure pump for delivering liquid to the boiler. A pair of motors are connected each to a different pump and are controlled to cause cold or hot fluids to be delivered to the ejector for ejection therefrom separately or together, selectively. Control elements are included for controlling operation of the boiler responsive to flow of liquid to the boiler and to temperature of fluid discharged from the boiler.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1977Date of Patent: August 19, 1980Inventor: John F. Finger