US4231516A
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Heat control systems
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-24
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Granted: 1980-11-04
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Expires: 1998-02-24
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for providing more efficient use of heating and/or cooling sources as used within a building structure, particularly residential type buildings. In essence, this system utilizes a wood-burning fireplace in coactive conjunction with a standard form of building heater system, gas, oil or the like, and it functions to provide an integrated system having greater efficiency, and therefore greater fuel conservation. The fireplace includes a plurality of heat exchange chambers through which ambient air is pulled by the central system blower for subsequent recirculation through the heat register or release vents and, as temperature controls will dictate, central system heat may or may not be additive therewith. More efficient cooling is effected in like manner by coaction of a cooling system with the fireplace plenum chambers to provide a continual source of cooled air for contributive use with the central cooling system.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E. Weingartner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:29
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F3/00; F24F3/044; F24B; F24B1/00; F24B1/18; F24B1/185; F24B1/188; F24B1/1885; F24D; F24D11/00; F24D11/02; F24D11/0257; F24D11/0278; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A30/00; Y02A30/60; Y02B; Y02B10/00; Y02B10/70; Y02B30/00; Y02B30/13; Y02B30/52; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
An auxiliary fuel burning temperature control apparatus for use in a building enclosure in combination with a central furnace and blower system, comprising: first chamber means having a front opening and defining a fireplace with a continuous volume of chamber around the rear and both sides, said chamber having air intake vents proximate the bottom of each side and an air exhaust vent proximate the top of the rear; means for enclosing said first chamber means front opening to close said fireplace; second chamber means of generally cubical form for secure affixure on top of said first chamber means, said second chamber means including a plurality of rows of flue pipes extending vertically therethrough and into communication with said fireplace, said second chamber means including lower lateral air intake vents and upper exhaust vent; manifold and chimney means securely affixed over the top of said second chamber means; means for introducing air into said first chamber means fireplace from external to said building enclosure; and duct means for conveying conditioned air from said upper exhaust vents of each of the first and second chamber means to said central furnace and blower system for distribution within said building enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
An auxiliary fuel burning temperature control apparatus for use in a building enclosure in combination with a central furnace and blower system, comprising: first chamber means having a front opening and defining a fireplace with a continuous volume of chamber around the rear and both sides, said chamber having air intake vents proximate the bottom of each side and an air exhaust vent proximate the top of the rear; means for enclosing said first chamber means front opening to close said fireplace; second chamber means of generally cubical form for secure affixure on top of said first chamber means, said second chamber means including a plurality of rows of flue pipes extending vertically therethrough and into communication with said fireplace, said second chamber means including lower lateral air intake vents and upper exhaust vent; manifold and chimney means securely affixed over the top of said second chamber means; means for introducing air into said first chamber means fireplace from external to said building enclosure; and duct means for conveying conditioned air from said upper exhaust vents of each of the first and second chamber means to said central furnace and blower system for distribution within said building enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for introducing comprises: external air intake means for supplying combustion air into said fireplace.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for introducing comprises: air cooling means providing cold air output for supply into said fireplace.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first chamber means is formed from heavy gauge plate steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
91 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second chamber means further comprises: front, rear and opposite side panel means defining the outer periphery; upper and lower matrix panel means secured over the upper and lower periphery of said front, rear and opposite side panel means, said matrix panel means each having a plurality of holes formed therein in identical spacing and arrangement; and a plurality of pipes secured between said matrix panel means, each pipe being affixed at each end within a hole of like spacing and arrangement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said means for introducing comprises: external air intake means for supplying combustion air into said fireplace.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said means for introducing comprises: air cooling means providing cold air output for supply into said fireplace.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said second chamber means is formed from heavy gauge steel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
73 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for introducing comprises: air duct means extending from the enclosure exterior to said fireplace; external air vent means supplying combustion air to said air duct means; evaporative cooler means supplying cold air output to said air duct means; and means for controlling alternatively the supply of external combustion air and cold air to enable respective heating and cooling functions to said apparatus.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 9 wherein said first and second chamber means are each formed from heavy gauge steel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 10 wherein there are a plurality greater than sixty of said flue pipes.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-04 | 1984-05-05 | 1984-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-04 | 1988-05-05 | 1988-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-04 | 1992-05-05 | 1992-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |