Steven Schneider

US Patent:

6945320, Sep 20, 2005

Filed:

Jan 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/764666

Inventors:

Steven Schneider - Plano TX, US
Eric M. Perez - Lake Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Lennox Manufacturing Inc. - Richardson TX

International Classification:

F28F013/12

US Classification:

1651091, 165177, 126110 R

Abstract:

A tubular heat exchanger has at least one pair of dimples which are extruded into at least one tube of the heat exchanger by deforming the tube wall inwardly. The dimples of each pair are in generally facing relationship, but are offset with respect to each other along a longitudinal axis of the tube, which slows down the flow of flue gas in the tube when the heat exchanger is in operation and increases the turbulence of the gas, thereby enhancing the transfer of heat from the flue gas to air flowing across the outer surfaces of the heat exchanger. The offset design allows each dimple to protrude beyond the centerline of the tube, which alters the direction of the flue gas flowing in the tube.

US Patent:

20050126558, Jun 16, 2005

Filed:

Dec 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/732642

Inventors:

Matthew Riepenhoff - Flower Mound TX, US
Floyd Cherington - Carrollton TX, US
Cyril Fowble - Frisco TX, US
Glenn Kowald - Carrollton TX, US
Charles Post - Mesquite TX, US
Randy Smith - Marshalltown IA, US
Steven Schneider - Plano TX, US
Brian Desch - Frisco TX, US

Assignee:

Lennox Manufacturing Inc. - Richardson TX

International Classification:

F24H003/02

US Classification:

12611000R, 12611600R

Abstract:

A multi-position furnace is provided that can be positioned for downflow operation, upflow operation, left horizontal flow operation, or right horizontal flow operation without major modifications in the field. The furnace includes a multi-position condensate draining system which facilitates draining of condensate fluid regardless of the orientation of the furnace. The condensate draining system includes a header box and an exhaust manifold, each of which includes a number of drain ports that allow fluid condensing from combustion gasses to be drained regardless of furnace orientation. A trap is configured for attachment to the furnace in any one of four different positions, and receives condensate fluid from the header box and from the exhaust manifold. An air intake manifold is specially configured to maintain a low profile, thereby facilitating use of the multi-position condensate draining system.

US Patent:

20200340666, Oct 29, 2020

Filed:

Jun 12, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/899886

Inventors:

- Richardson TX, US
Randal Poirier - The Colony TX, US
Eric Chanthalangsy - Grand Prairie TX, US
Steven Schneider - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Lennox Industries Inc. - Richardson TX

International Classification:

F23D 14/60
F23D 14/02
F23L 17/00
F23D 14/62
F24H 8/00

Abstract:

A burner box assembly according to aspects of the disclosure includes an outer cover, the outer cover having a sloped bottom face that directs condensation away from a heat-exchange tube, a heat-resistant liner having a plurality of panel members, the heat-resistant liner being disposed within the outer cover, a shield disposed between the heat-resistant liner and the sloped bottom face of the outer cover such that an air gap is formed between the shield and the sloped bottom face, and a tubular member abutting at least one of the plurality of panel members and disposed within the heat-exchange tube.

US Patent:

20200340668, Oct 29, 2020

Filed:

Jul 10, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/925446

Inventors:

- Richardson TX, US
Randal POIRIER - The Colony TX, US
Eric CHANTHALANGSY - Grand Prairie TX, US
Steven SCHNEIDER - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Lennox Industries Inc. - Richardson TX

International Classification:

F23D 14/68
F23M 11/04
F23C 9/08
F23D 14/02
F23D 14/70
F23D 14/12
F23D 14/36
F23L 5/02
F23L 1/00
F23D 14/10

Abstract:

A fresh-air intake according to aspects of the disclosure includes an outer cover having a pair of side panels disposed in a generally parallel spaced relationship, a top panel coupled to, and disposed generally perpendicular to, each panel of the pair of side panels, a bottom panel disposed generally parallel to the top panel, and a front panel coupled to, and disposed generally perpendicular to, each panel of the pair of side panels and the top panel, the front panel having a window formed therein, a supply line coupled to the bottom panel, a weir extending above the bottom panel and surrounding a junction with the supply line, a baffle disposed inside the outer cover, the baffle being disposed inwardly of the window so as to prevent infiltration of moisture into the supply line, and a weep hole formed in the bottom panel.

US Patent:

20190101282, Apr 4, 2019

Filed:

Oct 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/723564

Inventors:

- Richardson TX, US
Randal POIRIER - The Colony TX, US
Eric CHANTHALANGSY - Grand Prairie TX, US
Steven SCHNEIDER - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Lennox Industries Inc. - Richardson TX

International Classification:

F23D 14/60

Abstract:

A burner box assembly according to aspects of the disclosure includes an outer cover, the outer cover having a sloped bottom face that directs condensation away from a heat-exchange tube, a heat-resistant liner having a plurality of panel members, the heat-resistant liner being disposed within the outer cover, a shield disposed between the heat-resistant liner and the sloped bottom face of the outer cover such that an air gap is formed between the shield and the sloped bottom face, and a tubular member abutting at least one of the plurality of panel members and disposed within the heat-exchange tube.

US Patent:

20190101283, Apr 4, 2019

Filed:

Oct 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/723340

Inventors:

- Richardson TX, US
Randal POIRIER - The Colony TX, US
Eric CHANTHALANGSY - Grand Prairie TX, US
Steven SCHNEIDER - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Lennox Industries Inc. - Richardson TX

International Classification:

F23D 14/68
F23M 11/04
F23C 9/08
F23D 14/70
F23D 14/02

Abstract:

A fresh-air intake according to aspects of the disclosure includes an outer cover having a pair of side panels disposed in a generally parallel spaced relationship, a top panel coupled to, and disposed generally perpendicular to, each panel of the pair of side panels, a bottom panel disposed generally parallel to the top panel, and a front panel coupled to, and disposed generally perpendicular to, each panel of the pair of side panels and the top panel, the front panel having a window formed therein, a supply line coupled to the bottom panel, a weir extending above the bottom panel and surrounding a junction with the supply line, a baffle disposed inside the outer cover, the baffle being disposed inwardly of the window so as to prevent infiltration of moisture into the supply line, and a weep hole formed in the bottom panel.

US Patent:

20190101308, Apr 4, 2019

Filed:

Oct 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/723284

Inventors:

- Richardson TX, US
Randal Poirier - The Colony TX, US
Eric Chanthalangsy - Grand Prairie TX, US
Steven Schneider - Plano TX, US
Glenn W. Kowald - Carrollton TX, US
Ian Burmania - Rockwall TX, US

Assignee:

Lennox Industries Inc. - Richardson TX

International Classification:

F24H 3/08
F23D 14/02
F24H 9/18

Abstract:

A burner assembly according to aspects of the disclosure includes a burner surface carried by a burner, the burner surface extending outward from a front side of the burner, a housing coupled to the burner on a side opposite the front side of the burner, a gasket disposed between the burner and the housing, a thermally anisotropic protective covering located on the front side of the burner and surrounding a perimeter of the burner surface, and an igniter positioned adjacent to the burner surface.

US Patent:

20170211820, Jul 27, 2017

Filed:

Jan 26, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/006554

Inventors:

- Richardson TX, US
Mark G. Beste - Grapevine TX, US
Steven Schneider - Plano TX, US

International Classification:

F24D 5/04
G05B 11/01
G05B 15/02
F24H 3/08
F24D 19/10

Abstract:

A heating control system including an air circulation fan, a heating unit, a memory, and a microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to operate the air circulation fan at a first speed and the heating unit in a first configuration to achieve a first temperature rise where less than all of the burners are active. The microprocessor is further configured to compare the first temperature rise to a first temperature rise threshold and transition the air circulation fan to a second speed to achieve a second temperature rise when the first temperature rise is less than the first temperature rise threshold. The microprocessor is further configured to compare the second temperature rise to a second temperature rise threshold and transition the air circulation fan to a third speed when the second temperature rise is greater than the second temperature rise threshold.

Author:

Steven L. Schneider

ISBN #:

1932921222

Author:

Steven L. Schneider

ISBN #:

1932921311

Author:

Steven H. Schneider

ISBN #:

0465072801

Author:

Steven Schneider

ISBN #:

0140463658

Author:

Steven Schneider

ISBN #:

0072922087

Author:

Steven Schneider

ISBN #:

0073279668

Author:

Steven Schneider

ISBN #:

0073279684

Author:

Steven Schneider

ISBN #:

0385110812