Chad A Hendrickson

US Patent:

20050208444, Sep 22, 2005

Filed:

Mar 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/803181

Inventors:

Gary Butler - Silver Lake MN, US
Chad Hendrickson - Prior Lake MN, US
Robb Bennett - Prior Lake MN, US
Stephen Smith - Lakeville MN, US
Thomas Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
David Lyons - Red Wing MN, US

International Classification:

F24C005/00
F23C001/00

US Classification:

431125000, 126512000

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for modifying the appearance of a flame to maximize the size of the flame for a given amount of fuel, increase a burn rate efficiency of the flame, or change the shape of the flame. The shape and size of the flame may be modified by applying a secondary source of fluid to the flame. The secondary source of fluid may cause turbulent fluid flow within the combustion chamber enclosure in which the flame is produced to change the appearance of the flame. The secondary source of fluid may be generated by a blower or fan and may include, for example, a source of fresh combustion air, additional flammable gas such as natural gas, or other fluid additives for enhancement of the flame color, shape, and size.