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Aerodynamic device for increasing the flickering of a natural gas flame

US5819725A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1996
Grant dateOct 13, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23C2205/20
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and apparatus for combustion of a gaseous fuel in a fireplace in which a plurality of periodic vortices are created in the airflow pattern of the combustion air prior to its mixing with the gaseous fuel, thereby producing a more natural looking, flickering flame.

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