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Pilot assemblies for heating devices

US8297968B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 19, 2009
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87386
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In certain embodiments, an apparatus can comprise a dual fuel pilot assembly. The pilot assembly can comprise a first fuel dispenser, a second fuel dispenser, an igniter and at least one of a thermocouple, and a thermopile. The pilot assembly can be configured to direct heat from combustion of one of either a first fuel or a second fuel to the at least one of the thermocouple and the thermopile.

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