Combustion inventions 10/09

20090246719 - Method of operating a furnace: A method of firing a burner into a furnace process chamber supplies the burner with fuel and combustion air at a ratio that provides a level of excess air. The method includes the steps of reducing the flow rate of combustion air, and maintaining the level of excess air when... Agent: Patent Group 2n Jones Day

20090246720 - Signal conditioner for use in a burner control system: A signal conditioner for use with a controller and a burner receives an input signal from the controller. A conversion circuit generates a primary output signal corresponding to the input signal to control the burner. The signal conditioner also includes a delay circuit. The delay circuit overrides the primary output... Agent: Howard & Howard Attorneys Pllc

20090246721 - Lighter having safety mechanism: A lighter having a safety mechanism comprises a fuel reservoir; an ignition base comprising a supporting frame on each of two opposite sides thereof; an actuating element; and a wheel comprising a rotating shaft on each of two sides thereof. A resilient element is disposed between the supporting frames and... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, Pllc

20090246722 - Candle holder with a consistent upright candle: The fixture includes an annular top and a counterbalance, the annular top adapted to receive the candle, and the counterbalance includes a groove on a top surface. The groove adapted to receive a magnetic disc. The candleholder has a first position in which the candle holder is upright along a... Agent: Feldman Law Group, P.c.