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Dual fuel heater

US8516878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 2010
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23N5/003
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) includes a thermocouple, a first nozzle configured to direct heat from combustion of a first gas, liquid, or combination thereof to the thermocouple, a second nozzle configured to direct heat from combustion of a second gas, liquid, or combination thereof to the thermocouple, and a first igniter.

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