This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Trane International Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Andrew Chadbourne and Furnace Efficiency Controls
Introduction
Andrew Chadbourne is an inventor associated with Winona, Texas, and Trane International Inc. His patent work addresses furnace operation and energy efficiency. The available information identifies 1 patent associated with him.
Latest Patents
Chadbourne’s patent, “Furnace with Improved Efficiency Controls,” describes a method for improving furnace efficiency through staged operation. The process begins combustion at an intermediate firing rate, then runs a warm-up stage without the circulation blower. In the following boost stage, the burner remains at the intermediate rate while the circulation blower starts. The furnace then shifts to a low-capacity setting, operating the burner at a lower firing rate.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects work on coordinating burner output and blower operation across distinct furnace stages. This approach is designed to manage the transition from startup to lower-capacity operation.
Collaborations
The provided information lists Alexis Urquia Gutierrez and Gordon Jeffrey Hugghins as Chadbourne’s coworkers. Their specific contributions to the patent are not stated.
Conclusion
Andrew Chadbourne’s identified patent focuses on staged furnace controls that coordinate combustion and circulation to support improved efficiency.
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