Fuel-fired heating appliance having flame indicator assembly
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Aug 12, 2014
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Abstract
A flame indicator assembly for a fuel-fired heating appliance, the fuel-fired heating appliance including a burner assembly and control electronics. The flame indicator assembly comprises a flame sensor configured to allow the flow of electric current in response to exposure to a flame. The flame sensor is configured for electrical communication with the control electronics of the fuel-fired heating appliance. The flame indicator assembly also comprises a visual indicator module attached to the flame sensor. The visual indicator module comprises at least one light source. The visual indicator module is in operative communication with the flame sensor such that the at least one light source is actuated in response to the flow of electric current. A fuel-fired heating appliance comprising a flame indicator assembly is also disclosed.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 1100 ABERNATHY ROAD NE SUITE 1700 ATLANTA GA 30328 |
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- 2014 Application Filing Year
- F23N Class
- 158 Applications Filed
- 135 Patents Issued To-Date
- 85.45 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Farley, Darryl | Fort Smith, US | 15 | 36 |
# of filed Patents : 15 Total Citations : 36 | |||
Neihouse, Robert | Fort Smith, US | 5 | 8 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 8 | |||
Reed, Shawn | Charleston, US | 14 | 54 |
# of filed Patents : 14 Total Citations : 54 |
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