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Glass and metal burner cap and method of making the same

US9726371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2014
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49348
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas burner assembly may include a gas burner and a burner cap. The burner may include a distribution cavity fluidly coupled with a gas inlet and a plurality of gas discharge ports. The burner cap may have a glass body characterized by a peripheral edge, and a metal element encapsulating the peripheral edge. The glass body may overlie at least a portion of the distribution cavity, and the metal element may shield the peripheral edge.

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