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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8184964 | Tank for storing a reducing agent The invention relates to a tank for storing a reducing agent, in particular a liquid reducing agent. The reducing agent reduces the nitrogen oxides from the waste gases of the internal combustion engine to nitrogen and water. The tank includes an external container ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8131139 | Encapsulated heating system In various exemplary embodiments, systems and methods for encapsulated heaters are provided. A submersible, encapsulated heating system, a submersible, encapsulated heating system with a built-in thermostat, an encapsulated heat exchanger with flow-through heating, ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8068727 | Storage-type water heater having tank condition monitoring features Methods and systems for evaluating the condition of a water tank having a powered anode protection system. The water heater includes a storage tank to hold water, a powered anode, and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a variable voltage supply, a volta... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8064757 | System and method for estimating and indicating temperature characteristics of temperature controlled liquids Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to systems and methods for estimating and indicating temperature characteristics of temperature controlled liquids. A system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure has a tank fill... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8059947 | Environmentally protected thermistor for respiratory system A temperature probe, such as for a respiratory system in which breathable gases are supplied to a patient, includes a housing having a cavity sized to snugly receive therein a generally cylindrical container within which is secured a thermistor, with the container a... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7865071 | Heating system and heater An inductively power heating system includes an inductive power source for supplying power to an inductive heater. The inductive heater may include a resistive heater and a multiple coil secondary. A heater control within the inductive heater may control the power s... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7860380 | Variable volume energy saving water heater The present invention relates generally to apparatuses used for the heating of water and relates more specifically to water heaters in which the volume of water heated and stored may be fluctuated in response to the changing demand for heated water. The household de... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7853130 | Steam generator for a steam cooker having an automated draining process A steam generator includes a heating chamber for holding water. The heating chamber has a water inlet, a steam outlet, and a water draining outlet. A nozzle is in communication with the water inlet and is positioned to direct incoming water into the water draining o... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7822325 | Water heater and method of customizing the water heater A water heater including a vessel, a heating fixture (e.g., an electric-resistance heating element, a gas burner) having a rated maximum heating output, and a controller. The controller includes an interface and a temperature sensor. The controller can control the h... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7813628 | Instantaneous steam boiler The present invention relates to an instantaneous steam boiler generating steam in a steam cleaner, a steam-vacuum cleaner, a steam iron, etc. The instantaneous steam boiler includes a U-shaped heater and a separate flow tube arranged in parallel and contact with sa... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7580618 | Water heating apparatus A water heating apparatus comprising: a device body for heating and producing hot water that is capable of connecting to one or more remote control units for remotely operating the device body, the device body having an outer casing; a connection-number counter disp... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7574120 | System and method for estimating and indicating temperature characteristics of temperature controlled liquids Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to systems and methods for estimating and indicating temperature characteristics of temperature controlled liquids. A system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure has a tank fill... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7489859 | Fuel storage devices and apparatus including the same A fuel storage device in accordance with a present invention includes a fuel storage area and at least one of a fuel heater, a byproduct heater and a valve. ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7372005 | Water storage device having a powered anode A water heater having a powered electrode and a method of controlling the water heater. The water heater includes a tank to hold water, a heating element, an electrode, and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a variable voltage supply, a voltage sensor, ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7373080 | Water heater and method of operating the same A storage-type water heater and method of operating the storage-type water heater. The water heater includes a water tank for storing water, at least one heating element to heat the stored water, a jacket surrounding at least a portion of the tank, and a control sys... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7353810 | Heating element for fuel tank A heating element for a fuel tank takes the form of an immersion heater commonly used in process applications to heat the contents of a fuel tank. The heater would be encased within a well for ease of servicing and replacement as well as safety. The tank heater woul... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7346274 | Water heater and method of controlling the same A water heater including a water inlet line having an inlet opening that introduces cold water to a tank, a water outlet line having an outlet opening that withdraws heated water from the tank, and a heating element. The water heater further includes a control circu... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7327949 | Heater assembly for a respiratory treatment machine A heating assembly for a respiratory treatment machine includes a base and a water tank. The base has a receiving space communicating with a recessed platform at a via an opening, and a heating plate securely placed on a bottom face of the receiving space. The water... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7319814 | Heat conducting assembly for a water heater, and method for making the heat conducting assembly In a heat conducting assembly for a water heater and a method for making the heat conducting assembly, there is provided a heat-conductive housing which has inner wall surfaces that cooperate to confine a sealed chamber. A heat-conductive unit is disposed in the sea... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7315691 | Wax dispenser for hot wax applications A hot wax dispensing device designed to minimize the risk of cross contamination caused by “double dipping” into a community hot wax pot. This device receives bulk wax, melts the wax, allows the melted hot wax to collect in a bowl that is not directly accessible... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7315692 | Electrical water heater The present invention discloses an electrical water heater including a container body which is adapted to contain a predetermined volume of water, a heating unit mounted to the heater body for heating the water, and a temperature control unit for operating the heati... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7313322 | Electrical heating facility for the heating of liquid in a motor vehicle The invention describes an electrical heating facility for the heating of liquid, in particular of washing liquid of a window washing facility, in a motor vehicle, comprising a metallic housing (2) with a first end (3) for immersion in the liquid to be... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7305178 | Resistance heater A resistance heater 10 for a liquid system, in particular a fuel system of a diesel engine, in which a heating element 13 is connected to at least two contact rods 12a, 12b. Terminals are provided on the contact rods 12 | 12/04/2007 |
| 7298968 | Pumpless combination instantaneous/storage water heater system A representatively pumpless water heater system has an instantaneous water heater coupled in series with a storage water heater by piping circuitry incorporating a bypass valve and a mixing valve and useable to route pressurized incoming cold water sequentially thro... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293419 | Refrigerant transfer system and method A refrigerant recovery/recycling system includes a source container fluidly connected to a recovery/recycling device via a vaporizer. Liquid refrigerant is introduced into the vaporizer via the source container and the vaporizer changes the refrigerant from a liquid... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293914 | Temperature detecting heater with indicating structure for aquarium A temperature detecting heater with an indicating structure for an aquarium, the temperature detecting heater mainly has an indicating structure including a control circuit and a two-color LED indicating lamp in its circuitry. After the temperature detecting heater ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7283735 | Windshield wiper dispenser method and apparatus A windshield wiper solution dispenser located at vehicle servicing stations or fuel stations. The stations are usually located in geographic regions which are exposed to long periods of freezing temperatures. The solution dispenser is configured to maintain the solu... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7277627 | Rooftop water heater A water heater adapted to be positioned outside of a building and to interface with the plumbing system of the building. The water heater includes a water storage tank adapted to store water outside of the building, a means for heating the water in the tank, a base ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7260943 | Apparatus and method for servicing a coolant system An apparatus, system and method for servicing a coolant system, such as, an automobile air conditioner are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise a device for measuring a parameter of the coolant system; and means for selectively switching between ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7254320 | Water supply device for humidifier A water supply device for a humidifier having a water tank for retaining water and a vaporizing chamber for producing water vapor with the water supplied from the water tank, is disclosed in which the water supply device comprises a water tube for supplying the wate... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7248791 | Heater control A tank heater control that will control a heater used for heating pressurised tanks over a broad range of temperatures. The system uses a sensor for providing a signal to a processor, in which the signal is indicative of flow of gas from the tank. The processor ener... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7242858 | External reset device for an electric water heater An external reset device that is operable in combination with an electric water heater is disclosed. The external reset device is attached to an element cover that is mounted to the water heater and conceals the water heater's control device, such as a manual reset ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7231142 | Hot and cold beverage maker A hot and cold beverage maker has a housing having a base and an upper body. A water reservoir, brew basket and water heater are located in the housing. There is a water passage from the reservoir thorough the water heater to the brew basket for delivering heated wa... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228066 | Variable flow spray system An improved method and apparatus for brewing a brewing substance. The apparatus including a liquid conduit (18) for supplying a brewing liquid, a liquid permeable container (28) for retaining the brewing substance and allowing the brewed liquid to pass... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7203418 | Electric water heater with hot water outlet dip tube An electric water heater including a water container; an element associated with the water container to heat water in the water container; a cold water inlet associated with the water container; a hot water outlet associated with the water container; and a dip tube ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7167642 | Heating apparatus with removable container, such as for foodstuffs, and features for moderating heat flux to the removable container Apparatuses and methods for heating foodstuffs, or other contents sensitive to high heat flux, such as sauces and gravies, without sticking; so that watching and stirring of the foodstuff is not needed during heating. The novel apparatuses and methods provide such h... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7146993 | Bracket for dishwasher tub A bracket is provided for mounting an object to a tub of a dishwasher. The bracket is mounted on the annulus edge of the pump opening in the bottom of the tub adjacent the pump seal ring. No other fasteners are used to secure the bracket to the tub. The bracket is m... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7128075 | Parts washing apparatus An apparatus for washing parts includes a cleaning chamber including a spray portion and a reservoir portion. The spray portion includes a support for the parts and a spray bar having at least one orifice for distributing a cleaning solution. The reservoir portion s... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124598 | Pressure testing and refrigerant recharging conduit assembly for automobiles A combination pressure measurement/charging system may include a conduit coupled to a refrigerant can. The conduit may be coupled to a low-pressure side of a refrigerant system. The system may include a valve to control a flow of fluid through the conduit. Thus, a f... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7123827 | Moderating device for an electric stove heating unit A system and a method of operating that system are used to quickly adjust the temperature of an electric stove-heating element, such as those used with a flat-top cooking surface. A heat transfer or moderating fluid is pumped into a cooking unit containing an electr... | 10/17/2006 |
