Michael S O'Donnell

US Patent:

6916174, Jul 12, 2005

Filed:

Mar 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/091785

Inventors:

Michael J. O'Donnell - Avon OH, US
Terrance C. Slaby - North Royalton OH, US
Jim Bedford - Bay Village OH, US
Wayne Hollingshead - Guelph, CA

Assignee:

Beckett Gas, Inc. - North Ridgeville OH

International Classification:

F23D014/10

US Classification:

431354, 239432, 239500, 239568

Abstract:

A burner having an elongate, generally tubular sheet metal body having an inlet end, a closed distal end and a tubular segment extending between the ends. The inlet end is formed to define a gas orifice holder which is adapted to mount a gas orifice element. The inlet end is further formed to define at least one primary air opening arranged to admit primary air from a source of primary air. Rows of flame ports are defined in the tubular segment and are arranged to create a desired predetermined flame pattern. When used as a fireplace burner the flame ports may be slot-like in construction and include tabs which determine the effective size of the ports. In a fireplace application, flame ports located below a crossover log, are eliminated and/or formed of reduced size, thus providing a flame of lower height and/or less intensity, thus substantially eliminating sooting. When used as a premix-type burner, a source of primary air under pressure is delivered to the inlet end of the burner and compensates for the restriction posed by the bluff structure, resulting in a blue flame.

US Patent:

7255155, Aug 14, 2007

Filed:

Nov 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/721682

Inventors:

Michael J. O'Donnell - Rocky River OH, US
Terrance C. Slaby - North Royalton OH, US

Assignee:

Beckett Gas, Inc. - North Ridgevill OH

International Classification:

F28F 13/12
F28D 7/02

US Classification:

1651091, 165179

Abstract:

A heat exchanger tube having an integral restricting and turbulating structure consisting of dimples formed by confronting indentations pressed into the sides of the heat exchanger tube. The dimples are comprised of indentations disposed in pairs which extend into the tube to such a depth as is necessary to significantly reduce the cross sectional area of the heat exchanger tube and provide a pair of converging, diverging flow nozzles to promote turbulence of the flue gases. The turbulence characteristics of the tube can be controlled by varying the size of the aperture of the nozzles. In certain applications, the dimples are located along the sides of the heat exchanger tube, thereby providing unobstructed drainage for liquids even when the tube is bent into a serpentine shape.

US Patent:

7665426, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Feb 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/051755

Inventors:

Michael J. O'Donnell - Avon OH, US
Richard D. Cook - North Ridgeville OH, US

Assignee:

Beckett Gas, Inc. - North Ridgeville OH

International Classification:

F23D 14/20
F23D 14/12
F23D 14/14

US Classification:

122 171, 431154, 431328, 431329, 431354, 1263501

Abstract:

A gas burner for a gas fired heating appliance, such as a water heater. The gas burner is located within a combustion chamber and includes an inlet conduit through which combustible gas and primary air are received. An air scoop shrouds the inlet conduit and at least partially defines a flow path of primary air, substantially isolated from the combustion chamber and which extends from the inlet end of the inlet conduit to a primary air port that communicates with a source of primary air located outside the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber also includes at least one port through which secondary combustion air is admitted into the combustion chamber. A flow path transition member is located within the combustion chamber and is in fluid communication with the primary air port. The transition member also forms part of the isolated primary air flow path and sealingly engages the air scoop when the burner is installed into the combustion chamber. The transition member is provided with at least one flange that is engaged by a complementally shaped lip defined by the air scoop, as the burner is moved into its operative position through an access opening.

US Patent:

7857617, Dec 28, 2010

Filed:

Feb 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/540695

Inventors:

Michael J. O'Donnell - Avon OH, US
Richard Cook - North Ridgeville OH, US

Assignee:

Beckett Gas, Inc. - North Ridgeville OH

International Classification:

F23D 3/40

US Classification:

431354, 431329, 431350, 4313287, 126 92 AC, 126 92 R, 122 171

Abstract:

A gas burner including a burner body having a lower housing, an inlet conduit and a combustion surface element attached to the lower housing. A diffuser/reflector positioned within the body encourages even distribution and mixing of a combustible gas/air mixture. The diffuser/reflector is preferably of a sheet metal construction and includes a plurality of stamped openings with each of these openings having an overhanging guide plate. The combustion surface element includes a plurality of integrally formed rigidizing ribs and is made from a high temperature steel alloy wire cloth. The inlet conduit is secured directly or indirectly to an access door/bulkhead that is used to close off an access opening formed in a water heater wall through which the burner is installed. In one construction, an air scoop shrouds the inlet conduit and at least partially defines a flow path of primary air, substantially isolated from the combustion chamber.

US Patent:

8292616, Oct 23, 2012

Filed:

Dec 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/970286

Inventors:

Michael J. O'Donnell - Avon OH, US
Richard Cook - North Ridgeville OH, US

Assignee:

Beckett Gas, Inc. - North Ridgeville OH

International Classification:

F23D 14/62

US Classification:

431354, 431159, 431329, 431 12, 431328, 431 7, 122 171, 122 192, 122 141, 29525

Abstract:

A gas burner including a burner body having a lower housing, an inlet conduit and a combustion surface element attached to the lower housing. A diffuser/reflector positioned within the body encourages even distribution and mixing of a combustible gas/air mixture. The diffuser/reflector is preferably of a sheet metal construction and includes a plurality of stamped openings with each of these openings having an overhanging guide plate. The combustion surface element includes a plurality of integrally formed rigidizing ribs and is made from a high temperature steel alloy wire cloth. The inlet conduit is secured directly or indirectly to an access door/bulkhead that is used to close off an access opening formed in a water heater wall through which the burner is installed. In one construction, an air scoop shrouds the inlet conduit and at least partially defines a flow path of primary air, substantially isolated from the combustion chamber.

US Patent:

8459342, Jun 11, 2013

Filed:

Aug 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/891414

Inventors:

Michael J. O'Donnell - Avon OH, US
Terrance C. Slaby - North Royalton OH, US

Assignee:

Beckett Gas, Inc. - North Ridgeville OH

International Classification:

F28F 13/12
F24H 3/00

US Classification:

1651091, 165177

Abstract:

A heat exchanger tube having an integral restricting and turbulating structure consisting of dimples formed by confronting indentations pressed into the sides of the heat exchanger tube. The dimples are comprised of indentations disposed in pairs which extend into the tube to such a depth as is necessary to significantly reduce the cross sectional area of the heat exchanger tube. The dimples of a pair are staggered or offset, longitudinally with respect to each other such that a restrictive passage is defined between each pair of offset dimples. The turbulence characteristics of the tube can be controlled by varying the depth to which the dimples project into the tube and the longitudinal spacing between the dimples that comprise the pair. Adjacent pairs of dimples may be rotated 90 with respect to each other or alternately can be arranged in a helix pattern.

US Patent:

20020005275, Jan 17, 2002

Filed:

Mar 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/799268

Inventors:

Michael O'Donnell - Rocky River OH, US
Terrance Slaby - North Royalton OH, US

Assignee:

Beckett Gas. Inc.

International Classification:

F28F013/12
F28D001/00

US Classification:

165/109100, 165/163000

Abstract:

A heat exchanger tube having an integral restricting and turbulating structure consisting of dimples formed by confronting indentations pressed into the sides of the heat exchanger tube. The dimples are comprised of indentations disposed in pairs which extend into the tube to such a depth as is necessary to significantly reduce the cross sectional area of the heat exchanger tube and provide a pair of converging, diverging flow nozzles to promote turbulence of the flue gases. The turbulence characteristics of the tube can be controlled by varying the size of the aperture of the nozzles. In certain applications, the dimples are located along the sides of the heat exchanger tube, thereby providing unobstructed drainage for liquids even when the tube is bent into a serpentine shape.

US Patent:

20030006030, Jan 9, 2003

Filed:

Sep 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/234807

Inventors:

Michael O'Donnell - Rocky River OH, US
Terrance Slaby - North Royalton OH, US

Assignee:

Beckett Gas, Inc.

International Classification:

F28F013/12
F28F001/00

US Classification:

165/177000, 165/109100

Abstract:

A heat exchanger tube having an integral restricting and turbulating structure consisting of dimples formed by confronting indentations pressed into the sides of the heat exchanger tube. The dimples are comprised of indentations disposed in pairs which extend into the tube to such a depth as is necessary to significantly reduce the cross sectional area of the heat exchanger tube and provide a pair of converging, diverging flow nozzles to promote turbulence of the flue gases. The turbulence characteristics of the tube can be controlled by varying the size of the aperture of the nozzles. In certain applications, the dimples are located along the sides of the heat exchanger tube, thereby providing unobstructed drainage for liquids even when the tube is bent into a serpentine shape.