Electric blower operable to provide combustion air to a fire
US10006464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D25/084
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A blower for use to provide combustion air to a fire (e.g., to assist in the lighting of a fire). The blower may include a cylindrical housing having an inlet opening and an outlet opening with a bore extending between the inlet and the outlet. A fan and power source may be provided to induce air flow from the inlet opening and through the bore such that air is expelled from the outlet opening. The outlet air exiting the outlet opening may travel in a direction substantially parallel with a central axis of the cylindrical housing. The blower may be supported by an infinitely adjustable flexible member that may be manipulated to position the blower with respect to the fire to provide outlet air to the fire. The flexible member may be engaged with a clip to attach the blower to a structure adjacent to the fire.
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