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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6050808 | Control device for gas burners There is provided a control device for a gas burner used for gas cookers, in which the gas burner is connected to a flame monitoring device. The flame monitoring device has a timing device (11) which regulates a closing mechanism of a gas valve (7) or a g... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5139413 | Pilot burner safety device with methods of ambient air flow regulation into a flame nozzle A pilot burner safety device of a gas combustion apparatus for shutting down a gas supply valve automatically at poor oxygen condition, includes an air intaking air means for intaking into a gas supplying passage, a heat detecting means mounted adjacent t... | 08/18/1992 |
| 4829981 | Portable warming apparatus for a cup A portable apparatus for warming a cup and its contents has a fuel reservoir connected through a valve controlled by a snap switch to a combustion cage. A thermocouple under the combustion cage returns the snap switch to an "OFF" position, cutting off the... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4518003 | Pressure responsive cap for gas appliances The invention relates to a pressure responsive assembly for controlling the supply of gas to a gas appliance. A pressure responsive device includes a sealed air bulb positioned to monitor the pilot flame of the appliance. A capillary tube connected at one... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4437830 | Burner and pilot valve safety control system The movable elements of two normally closed valves are actuated by a thermal element responsive to ignition at a pilot burner supplied fuel through one of the valves. The two valve elements form a mechanical train from the thermal element which simultaneo... | 03/20/1984 |
