Burner concentrator
US6780005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23D14/48
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A funnel-shaped concentrator that is attachable to the outlet of a standard cast iron burner is disclosed. The concentrator directs the flame produced by the burner toward the outlet of the concentrator causing the flame emanating therefrom to be directed toward the container being labeled. One or more layers of refractory insulating material are placed along the sides of the concentrator, the body of the burner and the top and bottom surfaces of the concentrator so as to minimize the amount of infrared radiation emanating therefrom. In this manner, the containers being labeled or on which a label has been affixed are exposed only to the flame being directed outwardly from the outlet of the concentrator and the amount of infrared radiation to which the containers is exposed is greatly reduced.
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