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Heating furnace
Assignee: Traeger Pellet Grills Inc
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Filing: 1982-01-07
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Granted: 1984-03-06
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Expires: 2002-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A combination furnace including a solid fuel burning section and an electrically powered heating section. The two sections are disposed within an upright, insulated casing. A heat exchanger is provided above a fire box which constitutes the fuel-burning section. Dampers control the flow of combustion air to the fire box and the heat exchanger.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P. Traeger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:08
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C1/00; F24C1/02; F24C1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A furnace comprising: an upstanding casing, a combustion chamber mounted within and adjacent the base of the casing, a heat exchanger disposed over said combustion chamber and a duct connecting the combustion chamber and the heat exchanger, a flue connecting with the exchanger extending out of the casing, insulation on the inside of the casing surrounding the combustion chamber and heat exchanger, a fresh air supply duct for supplying combustion air extending into the base of the casing, a first duct connection connecting the fresh air supply duct and the combustion chamber whereby combustion air is supplied the combustion chamber, a second duct connection connecting the fresh air supply duct and the heat exchanger, a first damper for said first duct connection and a second damper for said second duct connection, and damper control means for effectuating opening of said first damper with closing of the second and closing of the first damper with opening of the second.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A furnace comprising: an upstanding casing, a combustion chamber mounted within and adjacent the base of the casing, a heat exchanger disposed over said combustion chamber and a duct connecting the combustion chamber and the heat exchanger, a flue connecting with the exchanger extending out of the casing, insulation on the inside of the casing surrounding the combustion chamber and heat exchanger, a fresh air supply duct for supplying combustion air extending into the base of the casing, a first duct connection connecting the fresh air supply duct and the combustion chamber whereby combustion air is supplied the combustion chamber, a second duct connection connecting the fresh air supply duct and the heat exchanger, a first damper for said first duct connection and a second damper for said second duct connection, and damper control means for effectuating opening of said first damper with closing of the second and closing of the first damper with opening of the second.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The furnace of claim 1, wherein the damper control means comprises a damper motor, including output shaft means, and linkage means connecting the output shaft means of said damper motor and said first and second dampers, whereby with actuation of said motor to produce closing of said first damper, the second damper opens, and with actuation of said motor to produce opening of said first damper the second damper closes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
The furnace of claim 2, which further comprises a return-air opening in said casing adjacent the top thereof, blower means adjacent the top of the casing constructed and arranged to pull air inwardly into said casing through said return-air opening and thence force such downwardly through said casing over said heat exchanger and said combustion chamber, and an electrically powered heating section mounted within said casing spaced above said heat exchanger and below said blower means, whereby air passing from said blower means moves through said electrically powered heating section on travelling toward said heat exchanger.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-06 | 1987-09-05 | 1988-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-06 | 1991-09-05 | 1992-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-06 | 1995-09-05 | 1996-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |