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  Luminous burnerRelated Patent Categories: Combustion, Process Of Combustion Or Burner Operation, Heating FeedThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20050196715. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/544,799, which was filed on Feb. 13, 2004, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention is in the field of gas appliances, and more particularly in the field of gas appliances for creating a flame-on-water effect. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] It is common to use water features such as pools, fountains and the like to decorate structures, including homes and commercial buildings. These features enhance the appearance of such facilities and can create a more interesting and enjoyable environment. It is also common to use lighting effects, such as colored lights, to enhance the visual effect of such features. [0006] Such water features may be enhanced by combining them with flame effects. The combination of fire and water has proven to be especially interesting and inviting to observers. The pleasing nature of such flame and water effects is enhanced when the flame source, such as a gas fixture, is not visible to the observer. However, conventional burners are unsuitable for use under water. Further, water presents challenges to properly providing and regulating a gas supply. For example, due to water disturbance of gas flow, flame-outs may be difficult to avoid. Further, an underwater gas appliance is obviously susceptible to invasion of water into the gas supply lines. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] Accordingly, Applicant has noted that there is a need for a submerged gas fixture that reliably produces a flame-on-water feature, and overcomes challenges associated with supplying gas underwater. [0008] In accordance with one embodiment, a device for delivering unignited gas below a surface of a body of water is provided. The device includes a hollow burner head having an upper surface and a lower surface. A plurality of apertures are formed through the burner member below the upper surface. A gas supply tube of the device has an opening within the head. The opening is disposed generally above the level of the apertures. In another embodiment, all the apertures are generally disposed within an aperture plane. In still another embodiment, the aperture plane is substantially horizontal. [0009] In still another embodiment, the device includes a control apparatus communicating with the gas supply tube. The control apparatus comprises a water purge device configured to accumulate and selectively purge water within the gas supply tube. [0010] In accordance with another embodiment, a method is provided for supplying unignited gas to a surface of a body of water. The method includes providing a hollow burner having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of apertures formed through the burner below the upper surface. A gas supply tube is provided communicating with the burner. The gas supply tube opens into the burner at a point above the plurality of apertures. The method further includes arranging the burner within a body of water so that the apertures are disposed no more than about three inches from a surface of the body of water. [0011] For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain embodiments, advantages, and features have been described herein. Of course, it is to be understood that not necessarily all such embodiments, advantages, or features are required in any particular embodiment. Additionally, it is to be understood that the above summary is not intended to limit in any way the embodiments, advantages, or features described below in the Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments or the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an apparatus for producing a flame-on-water effect in operation. [0013] FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway side view of a portion of the embodiment of FIG. 1. [0014] FIG. 3 is a top view of one embodiment of a luminous burner head. [0015] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the burner head of FIG. 3. [0016] FIG. 5 is a side view of the burner head of FIG. 3. [0017] FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of a center portion of the burner head of FIG. 3, taken along lines 6-6. [0018] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an apparatus for producing a flame-on-water effect, and shows a water purge system. [0019] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of still another embodiment of an apparatus for producing a flame-on-water effect, and shows a water purge system. [0020] FIG. 9 is a bottom view of another embodiment of a luminous burner head. Continue reading... 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