US3178140A
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Means for mounting pilot burners in relation to main burners
Assignee: HEATHATH Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-07-29
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1983-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Kuhn
- 👤 Paul E Maurice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:46
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q9/00; F23Q9/02; F23Q9/04; A; A01; A01K; A01K31/00; A01K31/18; A01K31/20; F23Q9/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A SUPPORTING MEANS FOR MOUNTING A MAIN GAS BURNER IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HORIZONTALLY OR VERTICALLY DISPOSED PILOT BURNER COMPRISING: A UNIVERSAL HEADER PLATE MADE OF SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT SHEET METAL HAVING AN ENLARGED OPENING IN WHICH A BAR TYPE GAS BURNER IS MOUNTED FOR HORIZONTAL DISPOSITION, MEANS AT ONE END OF SAID HEADER PLATE ADAPTED THEREOF TO MOUNT A THERMOCOUPLE ELEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION, A PILOT BRACKET MADE OF SHEET METAL, MEANS CO-OPERATING WITH SAID PILOT BRACKET AND SAID HEADER PLATE FOR MOUNTING SAID PILOT BRACKET ON SAID HEADER PLATE IN SUPERPOSED CONTACT, AND APERTURE IN SAID PILOT BRACKET HAVING THE SHAPE OF A CONVEX POLYGON AND BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A COMPLEMENTARY SHAPED ELEMENT ON THE MAIN GAS BURNER, AND MOUNTING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID HEADER PLATE FOR DISPOSING A PILOT BURNER ADJACENT THE MAIN BURNER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A SUPPORTING MEANS FOR MOUNTING A MAIN GAS BURNER IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HORIZONTALLY OR VERTICALLY DISPOSED PILOT BURNER COMPRISING: A UNIVERSAL HEADER PLATE MADE OF SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT SHEET METAL HAVING AN ENLARGED OPENING IN WHICH A BAR TYPE GAS BURNER IS MOUNTED FOR HORIZONTAL DISPOSITION, MEANS AT ONE END OF SAID HEADER PLATE ADAPTED THEREOF TO MOUNT A THERMOCOUPLE ELEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION, A PILOT BRACKET MADE OF SHEET METAL, MEANS CO-OPERATING WITH SAID PILOT BRACKET AND SAID HEADER PLATE FOR MOUNTING SAID PILOT BRACKET ON SAID HEADER PLATE IN SUPERPOSED CONTACT, AND APERTURE IN SAID PILOT BRACKET HAVING THE SHAPE OF A CONVEX POLYGON AND BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A COMPLEMENTARY SHAPED ELEMENT ON THE MAIN GAS BURNER, AND MOUNTING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID HEADER PLATE FOR DISPOSING A PILOT BURNER ADJACENT THE MAIN BURNER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |