US Patent:
20130047975, Feb 28, 2013
Inventors:
Marvin Dobert - BoLlon Landing NY, US
Mark Groenhuyzen - Huntington CA, US
Jack Lovley - Lake Foreot CA, US
International Classification:
F24C 3/04
B21D 53/02
Abstract:
Infrared burners are disclosed herein that can be configured to integrate a glowing design, pattern, logo, or text. In various embodiments, ports located on portions of the surface of a ceramic plate are varied in size. Infrared radiation emitted by particular portions of the ceramic plate can thereby be varied to provide for emphasis or de-emphasis of certain portions of an infrared burner. The emphasized or deemphasized portions of the infrared burner can be used to depict designs, patterns, logos, or text. Furthermore, one or more designs, patterns, logos, or text can be integrated.