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Heater configured to operate with a first or second fuel

US7677236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 2006
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 1, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23N2237/08
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Certain embodiments of a nozzle are configured to dispense a first gas, liquid, or combination thereof at a first pressure in a first mode of operation and dispense a second gas, liquid, or combination thereof at a second pressure in a second mode of operation. In some embodiments, the nozzle is integrated in a heat-producing device, such as, for example, a heater, a fireplace, or a stove. In some embodiments, the heat-producing device including the nozzle can operate with a first combustible fuel at a first pressure, or alternatively, can operate with a second combustible fuel at a second pressure. In some embodiments, the nozzle is used in applications other than heat-producing devices.

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