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Rio Verde, AZ, United States of America

The Water Heater Industry Joint Research and Development Consortium


USPTO Granted Patents = 19


Forward Citations = 167

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54 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Bruce A Hotton (10 out of 22 patents)

silverMedal Gordon W Stretch (9 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Larry D Kidd (9 out of 11 patents)

4.  Gary A Elder (8 out of 13 patents)

5.  Eric M Lannes (8 out of 29 patents)

6.  John H Scanlon (8 out of 9 patents)

7.  James T Campbell (7 out of 7 patents)

8.  Thomas E Archibald (5 out of 14 patents)

9.  James W Mears (5 out of 20 patents)

10.  James M Martin (5 out of 8 patents)

11.  Troy E Trant (3 out of 30 patents)

12.  Michael W Gordon (3 out of 26 patents)

13.  William T Harrigill (3 out of 9 patents)

14.  Shannon H McCall (3 out of 5 patents)

15.  Garrett L Doss (3 out of 9 patents)


19 patents:

1. 6964248 - Fuel-fired heating appliance with temperature-based fuel shutoff system (2005-11-15),
2. 6957628 - Fuel-fired heating appliance with temperature-based fuel shutoff system (2005-10-25),
3. 6893253 - Fuel-fired heating appliance with temperature-based fuel shutoff system (2005-05-17),
4. 6854428 - Water heater with normally closed air inlet damper (2005-02-15),
5. 6814031 - Combustion air shutoff apparatus for a fuel-fired heating appliance (2004-11-09),
6. 6776125 - Methods of operating a fuel-fired heating apparatus (2004-08-17),
7. 6766771 - Fuel-fired water heater with dual function combustion cutoff switch in its draft structure (2004-07-27),
8. 6722876 - Flammable vapor control system (2004-04-20),
9. 6715451 - Fuel-fired heating appliance with combustion air shutoff system having frangible temperature sensing structure (2004-04-06),
10. 6622661 - Fuel-fired heating appliance with dilution air/flammable vapor bypass tube and elevated combustion air inlet (2003-09-23),
11. 6554610 - Methods for constructing a combustion chamber access door and associated apparatus (2003-04-29),
12. 6547558 - Methods of making a fuel-fired heating appliance (2003-04-15),
13. 6497200 - Fuel-fired heating appliance with combustion chamber temperature-sensing combustion air shutoff system (2002-12-24),
14. 6422178 - Fuel-fired heating appliance with louvered combustion chamber flame arrestor plate (2002-07-23),
15. 6418882 - Power vented, fuel fired water heater with soft ignition system (2002-07-16),
The Water Heater Industry Joint Research and Development Consortium (WHIJRDC) is a collaborative organization that brings together leading companies in the water heater industry to drive innovation, research, and development. Our members include manufacturers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders. Through our joint efforts, we aim to advance the technology, efficiency, and sustainability of water heating systems. We undertake interdisciplinary research projects, share knowledge, and develop industry standards. Visit our website to learn more about our consortium and the work we do to shape the future of water heaters.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

19 Patents

#1 in Rio Verde, AZ

#212 in Arizona

#16,592 in US

#31,670 in the World

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Rio Verde, AZ, United States of America

The Water Heater Industry Joint Research and Development Consortium

Forward Citations = 167

54 inventors:

goldMedal Bruce A Hotton (10 out of 22 patents)

silverMedal Gordon W Stretch (9 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Larry D Kidd (9 out of 11 patents)

4.  Gary A Elder (8 out of 13 patents)

5.  Eric M Lannes (8 out of 29 patents)

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