Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Torch system with predictive control of automatic fuel replenishment
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Application No.: US18355542Application Date: 2023-07-20
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Publication No.: US11957120B2Publication Date: 2024-04-16
- Inventor: Joseph Pannullo
- Applicant: Joseph Pannullo
- Applicant Address: US NJ Essex Fells
- Assignee: Joseph Pannullo
- Current Assignee: Joseph Pannullo
- Current Assignee Address: US NJ Essex Fells
- Agency: Maine Cernota & Curran
- Main IPC: F23D3/28
- IPC: F23D3/28 ; A01M29/12 ; F23D3/30 ; F23K5/06 ; F23K5/14

Abstract:
Torches are automatically refilled with a liquid fuel from a central reservoir pumped via a plumbing system, without directly monitoring local torch fuel levels. Instead, each torch includes a passive fuel overfill prevention valve. When refueling, the pump operates until all torches are filled. Refueling can cease after a set time, or when sensors report a backpressure and/or cessation of fuel flow. Pre-calibration establishes torch burning rates and/or maximum refill time. Time between refueling is predicted, based upon total burning time, which can be measured by torch heat sensors or determined according to a usage schedule or direct control of torch ignition and extinguishing by the controller. Reverse pumping can extinguish the torches, and wick ignitors can relight them sequentially. A service provider can monitor fuel consumption, establish a pattern of usage, and supply fuel in time to replenish the central reservoir, and/or other provide maintenance as needed.
Public/Granted literature
- US20240016140A1 TORCH SYSTEM WITH PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF AUTOMATIC FUEL REPLENISHMENT Public/Granted day:2024-01-18
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