Anthony Wade Simpson

US Patent:

59642149, Oct 12, 1999

Filed:

Apr 29, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/641002

Inventors:

William J. Ferlin - Franklin TN
Bryan K. Cofer - Oakridge TN
Anthony W. Simpson - Jacksboro TN
Gary E. Berry - LaFollette TN
Nelson G. Mayer - Rochester MI

Assignee:

Lincoln Brass Works, Inc. - Nashville TN
Sibley Industries, Inc. - Andereson MO

International Classification:

F24C 304

US Classification:

126 92B

Abstract:

A gas burner assembly for a brooding house has a gas burner which is fabricated from a precision steel stamping process. The gas burner has a venturi tube which extends between an orifice fitting and a burner head. The burner head is manufactured from an upper and a lower burner head. Each upper and lower burner head defines a plurality of burner ports with the ports of the lower burner head being in registry with the ports in the upper burner head to define the ports in the upper burner head to define the ports for the gas burner. The upper and lower burner heads are mechanically connected by a series of tabs and slots formed on the upper and lower burner head.

US Patent:

58332804, Nov 10, 1998

Filed:

Feb 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/606581

Inventors:

William J. Ferlin - Franklin TN
Bryan Keith Cofer - Oak Ridge TN
Anthony Wade Simpson - Jacksboro TN
Garry Wayne Woods - Heiskell TN

Assignee:

Lincoln Brass Works, Inc. - Nashville TN

International Classification:

F16L 2500

US Classification:

285330

Abstract:

A mechanical joint tube assembly and method of creating the same is disclosed for providing an improved fluid fitting assembly. A fitting having a primary tapered bore is forced onto a tube that has a larger diameter. The tube is radially contracted in certain portions and is radially expanded in other portions of the fitting in order to create a plurality of compression seals. A collar of the fitting is crimped around the bead that is formed in the tube in order to provide an additional compression seal and means for retaining the tube within the fitting. Alternative forms of the primary bore in the fitting includes a hexagonal shaped configuration, a splined shaped configuration and a slotted collar configuration for enhancing retention of the tube within the fitting. A unique method of manufacturing is used to make these tube fitting assemblies.

US Patent:

58656154, Feb 2, 1999

Filed:

Feb 12, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/799602

Inventors:

Anthony W. Simpson - Jacksboro TN
Gregory Zambeck - Caryville TN
Garry Wayne Woods - Heiskell TN

Assignee:

Lincoln Brass Works, Inc. - Jacksboro TN

International Classification:

F23Q 300

US Classification:

431266

Abstract:

A gas burner assembly has a sheet metal base section having a generally constant wall thickness and a sheet metal burner cap also having a generally constant wall thickness. The burner cap includes a plurality of burner ports and the burner cap is removably secured to the base section to define a gas chamber. The removability of the burner cap allows easy cleaning of the burner ports as well as the rest of the burner assembly. The base section is secured to the cook top by a twist lock arrangement which simplifies removal of the complete burner assembly without the need for tools when cleaning or maintenance is required.

US Patent:

59640235, Oct 12, 1999

Filed:

Sep 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/156177

Inventors:

Anthony Wade Simpson - Jacksboro TN
Garry W. Woods - Heiskell TN

Assignee:

Lincoln Brass Works, Inc. - Nashville TN

International Classification:

B21D 3900

US Classification:

29511

Abstract:

A mechanical joint tube assembly and method of creating the same is disclosed for providing an improved fluid fitting assembly. A fitting having a primary tapered bore is forced onto a tube that has a larger diameter. The tube is radially contracted in certain portions and is radially expanded in other portions of the fitting in order to create a plurality of compression seals. A collar of the fitting is crimped around the bead that is formed in the tube in order to provide an additional compression seal and means for retaining the tube within the fitting. Alternative forms of the primary bore in the fitting includes a hexagonal shaped configuration, a splined shaped configuration and a slotted collar configuration for enhancing retention of the tube within the fitting. A unique method of manufacturing is used to make these tube fitting assemblies.

US Patent:

58294252, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

Feb 16, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/602397

Inventors:

Garry Wayne Woods - Heiskell TN
William L. Hillis - Lawrenceburg TN
William J. Ferlin - Franklin TN
Anthony W. Simpson - Jacksboro TN

Assignee:

Lincoln Brass Works, Inc. - Jacksboro TN

International Classification:

F24C 300

US Classification:

126 39E

Abstract:

A gas range includes a gas distribution system which incorporates a multi-chambered gas manifold. The gas manifold includes a single gas inlet chamber and a plurality of gas outlet chambers. Communication between the gas inlet chamber and each gas outlet chamber is controlled by a respective rotating disc element which controls the flow of gas between the two chambers. The length of the gas manifold can be dictated by the spacing of the individual disc elements or it can be dictated by the spacing of the burners. The gas distribution system provides additional flexibility to the range designer while reducing costs by eliminating components.