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Fail safe automatic flue damper mechanism

CA 1189407 A · Owner: Grant, David M. · Inventors: Grant, David M.

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The present invention is an electronically controlled auto-, matically operated flue damper mechanism which is totally fail safe in operation. The mechanism is to be fitted within the draft hood of a thermostatically controlled heating device such as a gas or oil fired furnace. The electronic control circuitry of the damper being integrated with that of the heating device to which it is fitted. The action of the damper being to close the flue a sufficient time after combustion has stopped to allow, all noxious gases from combustion to have left the flue and to, open the flue before combustion can begin.

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  • Granted June 25, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 25, 2002.
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FiledFebruary 17, 1984
GrantedJune 25, 1985
Term endedJune 25, 2002
Patent numberCA 1189407 A
Classification (IPC)F23L13/02

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198519871989199119931995199719992001Application filedFeb 17, 1984Patent grantedJune 25, 1985Term endedJune 25, 2002

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