Michael J Colburn

US Patent:

7903956, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Aug 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/542539

Inventors:

Michael George Colburn - Burlington VT, US
Stephen John Bogner - Colchester VT, US

Assignee:

Wood Stone Ideas, LLC - Bellingham WA

International Classification:

H05B 3/60

US Classification:

392311, 392312, 392316, 392322

Abstract:

A device for heating a liquid includes a tank, electrodes, and a conductive liquid. The tank holds the conductive liquid and the electrodes. The electrodes are connected to provide current flowing in the conductive liquid. The device also includes an electrolytic material supply vessel for holding the electrolytic material. The electrolytic material supply vessel is switchably connected for providing the electrolytic material to the tank. The device also includes an electrical parameter sensor for detecting a parameter of electrical energy dissipated in the conductive liquid. The device also includes a controller connected to automatically add the electrolytic material to the conductive liquid if the electrical parameter sensor detects the electrical parameter differing from a set point.

US Patent:

8464562, Jun 18, 2013

Filed:

Apr 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/437556

Inventors:

Michael G. Colburn - Burlington VT, US
David R. McCloskey - Burlington VT, US

International Classification:

D06F 7/00
D06F 75/00

US Classification:

68222

Abstract:

An apparatus for steaming a garment comprising an expandable enclosure having a wall circumscribing a hollow space therein, the hollow space accessible through a re-closeable opening in the wall. A clothes hanging element and stretch element contained within the hollow space, the clothes hanging element for holding the garment and the stretch element for stretching the garment. A steam generator connected to provide steam to the hollow space. The steam generator has a water reservoir chamber and a steam chamber with a partition there between. At least one pair of electrodes is arranged within the steam chamber to provide an electric current that resistively heats a source of water to create steam. A water communication port in the partition allows water to pass from the water reservoir chamber to the steam chamber in a manner that self-regulates the amount of steam generated.

US Patent:

8522770, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Aug 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/198599

Inventors:

Michael G. Colburn - Burlington VT, US
Sarah Doyle Andrews - Winooski VT, US
Iver I. Bjerke - Charlotte VT, US
Lisa Carol Bombardier - Eden VT, US
Stephen John Bogner - Colchester VT, US

Assignee:

SA Vent, LLC - Providence RI

International Classification:

F24C 15/20

US Classification:

126299D, 126299 R

Abstract:

A system includes an intake, an exhaust, and an adjustable directing member. The intake is for taking in air, the exhaust is for exhausting air, and the adjustable directing member is positioned for directing exhaust air toward the intake. Another aspect is a system that includes a source of polluted air and an air cleaning system. The air cleaning system includes an intake, an exhaust, and a directing member. The intake is for taking in polluted air and the exhaust is for exhausting air. The directing member is for directing air from the exhaust toward the intake to provide an air screen for keeping the polluted air in the vicinity of the intake.

US Patent:

8525081, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Aug 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/542604

Inventors:

Michael George Colburn - Burlington VT, US
Stephen John Bogner - Colchester VT, US
Gavin McCormick - Burlington VT, US

Assignee:

Wood Stone Ideas, LLC - Bellingham WA

International Classification:

H05B 1/02

US Classification:

219486, 219432, 219483, 219428, 392313, 392318, 392322

Abstract:

A liquid heating system includes an electric current controller, a first container, and a second container. The first container includes a first liquid and a first electric heating system. The second container includes a second liquid and a second electric heating system. The electric current controller is connected to the first electric heating system and to the second electric heating system. The electric current controller is configured to automatically alternate between providing electric current to the first electric heating system and to the second electric heating system such that when the electric current controller is providing the current to the first electric heating system the electric current controller provides no electric current to the second electric heating system and when the electric current controller is providing the current to the second electric heating system the electric current controller provides no electric current to the first electric heating system.

US Patent:

20110266272, Nov 3, 2011

Filed:

Feb 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/023891

Inventors:

Michael G. Colburn - Burlington VT, US
Stephen J. Bogner - Colchester VT, US

International Classification:

A21B 1/22
H05B 3/60

US Classification:

219401, 392322

Abstract:

A steam generator system for rapidly creating steam by a direct conversion of electrical energy to heat in ionic, water molecules. The system generally includes a supply of water having an ionic content to be received by a heating tank for contacting current-carrying electrodes to produce steam in a continuous, intermittent, or a determinant amount, via a control system. Also possibly included are a water reservoir, filter, pump, check valve, and various optional embodiments of the heating tank. The present invention also permits for controlling the supplied current input to the electrodes by the combination of ionic content added to the water, water level as controlled by the pump, and a phase angle controller and current sensor of an electrical circuit.

US Patent:

20120138592, Jun 7, 2012

Filed:

Dec 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/373858

Inventors:

Michael G. Colburn - Burlington VT, US
Stephen J. Bogner - Colchester VT, US
David R. McCloskey - Burlington VT, US

International Classification:

H05B 1/02
H05B 3/14
H05B 3/60
H05B 1/00
H05B 3/03

US Classification:

219388, 219552, 219438, 219441, 252502

Abstract:

The present application is directed to a composition for generating heat from an applied current, comprising a mixture of graphite particles and dielectric particles. The graphite particles have a diameter from 1 to 1500 microns. The dielectric particles have a diameter from 1 to 1500 microns. The mixture has a resistivity from 0.015 ohm-meters to 2.3 megaohm-meters. The mixture is incorporated into heat generation devices and exchange devices. The devices include at least one pair of electrodes disposed within the mixture to direct an applied current through the mixture to resistively heat the mixture.

US Patent:

20120140789, Jun 7, 2012

Filed:

Dec 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/373859

Inventors:

Michael G. Colburn - Burlington VT, US
Stephen J. Bogner - Colchester VT, US
David R. McCloskey - Burlington VT, US
Gavin McCormick - Burlington VT, US

International Classification:

G01K 15/00

US Classification:

374 1, 374E15001

Abstract:

The present application is directed to a system for verifying calibration of a temperature sensor comprising an above-ambient temperature verifier and a below-ambient temperature verifier. The above-ambient temperature verifier includes a first housing containing an ohmic material. At least one pair of electrodes is provided to direct an applied current through the ohmic material to heat the material. A well is provided within the ohmic material for accepting a temperature sensor. A compression assembly cooperates with the ohmic material to create intimate contact with the temperature sensor. An above-ambient reference temperature monitor maintains a calibrated temperature within the ohmic material. The below-ambient temperature verifier includes a second housing and a below-ambient reference temperature monitor to maintain a calibrated temperature of a below-ambient temperature medium. The system further includes the ability to log all temperature test measurements from an RFID tag located on each temperature sensor to be verified.

US Patent:

20130000874, Jan 3, 2013

Filed:

Jun 25, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/532017

Inventors:

Michael George Colburn - Burlington VT, US
Lissa Catherine Bogner - Colchester VT, US

International Classification:

F28F 7/00
A42B 5/00

US Classification:

165138, 2207

Abstract:

A body temperature regulating garment apparatus that removes heat from blood flow then releases the heat to the atmosphere by evaporative cooling lowering the temperature of a body. Heat of the blood is absorbed by a moist superabsorbent material, that in turn is maintained at a temperature cooler than the blood by a removable and condition able thermal pack used to store temperature. The enclosure device used to store the superabsorbent material is formable around the thermal pack and around a separable clothing garment such as a scarf or a bandanna. The scarf or bandanna is used to secure the enclosure device to a body part where gathering forms the enclosure to the body part shape, maximizing contact with the area and secured with a gathering means. The clothing garment can be used for displaying advertising, brands or characters, making it more valuable to providers.