US4419942A
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Stove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-26
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Granted: 1983-12-13
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Expires: 2002-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A stove in which the fuel is combusted within a primary combustion zone and the products of combustion are transported into a tertiary combustion zone surrounded by a container of water. A bundle of secondary combustion tubes connect the primary and tertiary combustion zones. The tertiary combustion and separation chamber termed a posatron completes the combustion and separates a portion of the creosote and other condensable materials from the combustion gases. The combustion gases are then conducted through small pipes immersed in the water bath to cool the combustion gases and complete the condensation of water, creosote and other unburned constituents. The water and creosote mixture flows into a creosote collection chamber and the products of combustion are either recycled to the combustion chamber or exhaused to the atmosphere. Heat is removed from the system by recirculating air or by hot water circulation.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:36
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23G; F23G7/00; F23G7/06; F23G7/07; F23B; F23B5/00; F23B5/04; F23J; F23J15/00; F23J15/06; F23L; F23L7/00; F23L7/002; F24; F24B; F24B1/00; F24B1/006; F24B7/00; F24B7/007; F24B9/00; F24B9/04; F24H; F24H6/00; F24H1/00; F24H1/0027; F24H1/0045; F24H2230/00; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E20/00; Y02E20/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A stove for the combustion of wood, coal or other fuels comprising: a primary combustion zone having a fuel inlet, an air inlet and a combustion gas outlet; a secondary combustion zone comprising an elongated bundle of tubes extending at least a portion of their length into said primary combustion zone and adapted to conduct combustion gases from said primary combustion zone and continue the combustion thereof; a tertiary combustion and condensation zone communicating with said secondary combustion zone, said tertiary combustion and condensation zone being surrounded by a heat exchange medium to remove heat therefrom and condense water and other condensables while cooling said combustion gases; means to conduct combustion gases from said tertiary combustion and condensation zone through conduits in heat exchange contact with said heat exchange medium and then to the atmosphere after removal of heat therefrom; and,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A stove for the combustion of wood, coal or other fuels comprising: a primary combustion zone having a fuel inlet, an air inlet and a combustion gas outlet; a secondary combustion zone comprising an elongated bundle of tubes extending at least a portion of their length into said primary combustion zone and adapted to conduct combustion gases from said primary combustion zone and continue the combustion thereof; a tertiary combustion and condensation zone communicating with said secondary combustion zone, said tertiary combustion and condensation zone being surrounded by a heat exchange medium to remove heat therefrom and condense water and other condensables while cooling said combustion gases; means to conduct combustion gases from said tertiary combustion and condensation zone through conduits in heat exchange contact with said heat exchange medium and then to the atmosphere after removal of heat therefrom; and,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
means to conduct said water and other condensable from said tertiary combustion and condensation chamber into a collection vessel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
means to conduct said water and other condensable from said tertiary combustion and condensation chamber into a collection vessel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means to conduct combustion gases from said tertiary combustion and condensation zone discharges into said collection vessel to collect additional water and condensables therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said heat exchange medium is water contained in a tank surrounding said tertiary combustion and condensation zone.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tertiary combustion and condensation zone is contained within a vessel immersed in water.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said vessel comprises a closed container with a side wall, a top wall and a bottom wall, said side wall having an aperture therein for entry of combustion gases from said secondary combustion zone, said bottom converging toward a condensables outlet and said top wall having a plurality of conduits extending therethrough into the interior of said vessel for removal of combustion gases in heat exchange contact with said heat exchange medium.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including a combustion catalyst positioned between said secondary combustion zone and said tertiary combustion and condensation zone.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said catalyst comprises stainless steel wool.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 2 and means to recycle a portion of the combustion gases from said collection vessel into said primary combustion zone.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and means to conduct said heat exchange medium to a remote location to supply heat.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and air flow control means to conduct air in heat exchange relationship about the exterior of said primary combustion zone to heat the air for use in a hot air recycle system.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and means to inject water into said primary combustion zone.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
123 words
A method of recovering heat and removing condensable materials from combustion gases comprising the steps of: burning wood or coal in a primary combustion zone; transmitting combustion gases through a bundle of tubes projecting partially into said primary combustion zone whereby secondary combustion of said gases occurs; injecting said gases into a tertiary combustion and condensation zone wherein said gases are further combusted and are cooled to induce condensation of water, creosote or other condensables on the interior surface of a vessel enclosing said tertiary combustion and condensation zone; discharging said combustion gases to the atmosphere through heat exchange tubes wherein said gases are cooled and further condensables removed; and, collecting condensables in liquid form from said vessel and said heat exchange tubes.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
123 words
A method of recovering heat and removing condensable materials from combustion gases comprising the steps of: burning wood or coal in a primary combustion zone; transmitting combustion gases through a bundle of tubes projecting partially into said primary combustion zone whereby secondary combustion of said gases occurs; injecting said gases into a tertiary combustion and condensation zone wherein said gases are further combusted and are cooled to induce condensation of water, creosote or other condensables on the interior surface of a vessel enclosing said tertiary combustion and condensation zone; discharging said combustion gases to the atmosphere through heat exchange tubes wherein said gases are cooled and further condensables removed; and, collecting condensables in liquid form from said vessel and said heat exchange tubes.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 12 and subjecting said combustion gases to a catalyst between said secondary and said tertiary zones to promote further oxidation thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 12 and injecting water into said primary combustion zone to promote condensation of condensable materials in said tertiary combustion and condensation zone in liquid form.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-12-12 | 1987-06-13 | 1987-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-12 | 1991-06-13 | 1991-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-12 | 1995-06-13 | 1995-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |