US3134366A
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Flow regulator for a heater
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-10-13
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1979-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Avy L Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:46
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24H; F24H9/00; F24H9/12; F24H9/13; F22; F22D; F22D1/00; F22D1/16; F22D11/00; F24H1/00; F24H1/10; F24H1/12; F24H1/14; F24H1/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A CONTINUOUS FLOW WATER HEATER OPERATING UNDER VARYING INLET WATER PRESSURE, COMPRISING: HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS; INLET MEANS TO RECEIVE WATER TO BE HEATED AND DELIVER IT TO SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS; EXHAUST MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH THE HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS FOR DELIVERING HEATED WATER THEREFROM; MEANS DELIVERING PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION TO SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS TO HEAT WATER PASSING THERETHROUGH; BUILT-IN MEANS INDEPENDENT OF PIPING AND PIPING CONNECTIONS PROVIDING A PASSAGE INTERCONNECTING SAID INLET MEANS AND SAID EXHAUST MEANS TO BYPASS SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS; AND MEANS AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF WATER THROUGH SAID BYPASS PASSAGE TO REGULATE THE RATE OF FLOW AND DELIVERY TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER PASSING THROUGH THE HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS TO MINIMIZE FORMATION OF CONDENSATE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE INLET PORTION OF SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS AND DEPOSIT OF MINERALS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OUTLET PORTION OF SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS, THEREBY COMPENSATING FOR VARIATIONS IN WATER PRESSURE AT SAID INLET MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A CONTINUOUS FLOW WATER HEATER OPERATING UNDER VARYING INLET WATER PRESSURE, COMPRISING: HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS; INLET MEANS TO RECEIVE WATER TO BE HEATED AND DELIVER IT TO SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS; EXHAUST MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH THE HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS FOR DELIVERING HEATED WATER THEREFROM; MEANS DELIVERING PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION TO SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS TO HEAT WATER PASSING THERETHROUGH; BUILT-IN MEANS INDEPENDENT OF PIPING AND PIPING CONNECTIONS PROVIDING A PASSAGE INTERCONNECTING SAID INLET MEANS AND SAID EXHAUST MEANS TO BYPASS SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS; AND MEANS AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF WATER THROUGH SAID BYPASS PASSAGE TO REGULATE THE RATE OF FLOW AND DELIVERY TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER PASSING THROUGH THE HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS TO MINIMIZE FORMATION OF CONDENSATE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE INLET PORTION OF SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS AND DEPOSIT OF MINERALS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OUTLET PORTION OF SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS, THEREBY COMPENSATING FOR VARIATIONS IN WATER PRESSURE AT SAID INLET MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |