Combustion – Process of combustion or burner operation – Decarbonizing – cleaning or purging
Reexamination Certificate
2010-06-08
2011-10-04
Basichas, Alfred (Department: 3743)
Combustion
Process of combustion or burner operation
Decarbonizing, cleaning or purging
C431S032000, C431S121000, C431S123000, C431S122000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08029271
ABSTRACT:
A self-cleaning burner system incorporates an automatic clean cycle when the burner is started up. Cycles may be programmed for once-a-day cleaning cycle or for other desired interval. On start-up, the cycle routes a small amount of fuel to the burner for ignition inside the burner to clean the burner surfaces. The system incorporates an igniter for fast, routine, and safe ignition of the fuel. Thus, small amounts of debris that accumulate on a surface burner are automatically ignited when the burner is started, keeping the burner clean and operating at a high state of efficiency at all times. The self-cleaning burner system may be incorporated into a fryer or other heating appliance for reliable, efficient operation.
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Gardner John P.
Ingram Francis H.
Lambert Nathaniel A.
Lawrence Martin W.
McMahon George
Basichas Alfred
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Pitco Frialator Inc.
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