Combustion – With simulation feature
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Basichas, Alfred (Department: 3749)
Combustion
With simulation feature
C126S519000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10803181
ABSTRACT:
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.
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Bachinski Thomas J.
Bennett Robb Edward
Butler Gary Lee
Hendrickson Chad William
Lyons David Charles
Basichas Alfred
Faegre & Benson LLP
HNI Technologies Inc.
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