Control system and method for a solid fuel combustion appliance
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Oct 31, 2017
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Dec 8, 2011
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May 23, 2011
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Abstract
A control system for a solid fuel combustion appliance, e.g., a wood burning stove, includes a temperature sensor for sensing an output temperature of the appliance. A controller receives the output temperature and controls a damper associated with air flow through the stove to maintain a predetermined temperature. The system also includes a detector that senses certain conditions of the solid fuel, e.g., wood, that is burned by the stove. When additional fuel is added to the appliance, the system temporarily encourages initial combustion of the new fuel, before returning to maintaining the predetermined temperature.
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MAXITROL COMPANY | 23555 TELEGRAPH ROAD SOUTHFIELD MI 48033 |
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- 2011 Application Filing Year
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- 93 Applications Filed
- 75 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Manoulian,, Jr Alex | New Boston, US | 1 | 12 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 12 | |||
Masen, Mark | Leonard, US | 2 | 39 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 39 |
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