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US4222350A
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Efficient heating and domestic hot water apparatus
Assignee: Laars Inc
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Filing: 1978-06-26
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Granted: 1980-09-16
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Expires: 1998-06-26
Abstract
Abstract An efficient, compact boiler system providing both heating water for heating an enclosed space, such as a home, and domestic hot water for washing and similar purposes, has a limited fluid capacity primary heating coil within a combustion chamber. The coil supplies heated water to a larger capacity storage boiler located directly below the primary boiler and connected to it by header pipes which themselves form a manifold into which the primary coil is connected. The storage boiler distributes the heated water through the heating system. An elongated secondary heating coil within the boiler heats the domestic hot water supply by heat transfer from the boiler water. The return header pipe discharges heated water directly into the interior loop of the secondary coil to quickly heat the domestic hot water when the burner is "on".
Inventors
- 👤 Francesco Pompei
- 👤 Joseph Gerstmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:38
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24H; F24H1/00; F24H1/48; F24H1/52; F24H1/22; F24H1/40; F24H1/43
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A boiler system comprising: A. a primary boiler of limited fluid capacity having a plurality of stacked coils surrounding a heat source for heating fluid within said coils B. a transfer boiler for storing a substantially larger quantity of heated fluid therein and having an elongated coil positioned within said transfer boiler and heated by the fluid therein, and C. first and second header pipes interconnecting said primary boiler and said transfer boiler and respectively penetrated directly by the corresponding ends of said coils to form a fluid loop interconnecting said boilers, a first of said header pipes being positioned to discharge heated fluid from said primary boiler directly into the interior of said elongated coil to facilitate heat transfer thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A boiler system comprising: A. a primary boiler of limited fluid capacity having a plurality of stacked coils surrounding a heat source for heating fluid within said coils B. a transfer boiler for storing a substantially larger quantity of heated fluid therein and having an elongated coil positioned within said transfer boiler and heated by the fluid therein, and C. first and second header pipes interconnecting said primary boiler and said transfer boiler and respectively penetrated directly by the corresponding ends of said coils to form a fluid loop interconnecting said boilers, a first of said header pipes being positioned to discharge heated fluid from said primary boiler directly into the interior of said elongated coil to facilitate heat transfer thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
A boiler system according to claim 1 which further includes (1) a thin-walled shell penetrated by, and substantially supported from, said header pipes and surrounding said primary boiler coils to provide an exhaust products collector therefor, (2) a first refractory end piece spanning a lowermost one of said coils and resting on a lower face of said shell, and (3) a second refractory end piece spanning an uppermost one of said coils and clamped thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A boiler system according to claim 2 which further includes first and second bulkhead fittings removeably securing said shell to said coil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
A boiler system according to claim 1 in which said elongated coil comprises a closely wrapped coil of finned tubing extending from an upper portion of said transfer boiler toward a lower portion thereof and in which a second of said header pipes is positioned to discharge heated water through the interior loop of said elongated coil to thereby enhance heat transfer into said coil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A boiler system according to claim 1 in which said header pipes provide the primary support for said primary boiler.
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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) | 1983-09-16 | 1984-03-17 | 1984-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-16 | 1988-03-17 | 1988-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-16 | 1992-03-17 | 1992-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |