Luminous burner

a technology of luminous burners and burners, which is applied in the direction of burners, combustion types, combustion processes, etc., can solve the problems of difficult to avoid flame-outs, water presents challenges in properly providing and regulating gas supply, and conventional burners are unsuitable for use under water. achieve the effect of reliably producing a flame-on-water featur

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-08
SHUMWAY STEPHEN L
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[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.

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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.

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[0028] With reference first to FIG. 1, an apparatus 30 is provided for creating a flame-on-water effect. The illustrated embodiment includes a water fountain feature 32 including a fountain pool 34 that is arranged and configured to pour water into an adjacent second pool 36 (such as a swimming pool). With reference also to FIG. 2, a luminous burner 40 delivers unignited gas 42 below a surface S of the water in the first pool 34. The gas 42 rises to the water surface S and, when ignited, produces the effect of flame F on the water, as illustrated. Preferably, the gas 42 is ignited using a long match, lighter, sparkler, or the like. The illustrated luminous burner 40 comprises a burner head 44 that is attached to a gas supply line 46. The burner head 44 is mounted below the water level S so that it is not directly visible above the water. Further, the burner head 44 distributes gas over a selected area under water so that when the gas 42 reaches the surface S and is ignited, a broadl...

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Abstract

An apparatus and method for creating a flame-on-water effect proves a burner connected to a gas supply. The burner includes a plurality of apertures disposed vertically lower than a gas supply opening within the burner. As such, when the burner is submerged below the surface of a body of water, a gas pocket is maintained within the burner above the apertures. During operation, the burner provides a dispersed supply of gas under water, which gas rises to the surface and is ignited to create the flame-on-water effect.

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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 obs...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F23D11/44
CPCF23D14/02
Inventor SHUMWAY, STEPHEN L.
Owner SHUMWAY STEPHEN L
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