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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 2022
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2018
Applicant:
Rheem Manufacturing Company, Atlanta, GA (US);
Inventors:
Timothy D. Scott, Tallassee, AL (US);
Michael C. Mitchell, Auburn, AL (US);
Raheel A. Chaudhry, Montgomery, AL (US);
William T. McLemore, Montgomery, AL (US);
Hector J. Donastorg, Auburn, AL (US);
Assignee:
Rheem Manufacturing Company, Atlanta, GA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F24H 9/12 (2006.01); F24H 1/18 (2022.01); G01R 33/07 (2006.01); F24H 9/20 (2022.01); G01F 1/56 (2006.01); F24H 9/00 (2022.01); F24H 1/20 (2022.01); G01R 33/00 (2006.01); G01F 15/00 (2006.01); G01F 1/115 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F24H 9/126 (2013.01); F24H 1/185 (2013.01); F24H 1/202 (2013.01); F24H 9/0015 (2013.01); F24H 9/2021 (2013.01); G01F 1/56 (2013.01); G01R 33/0047 (2013.01); G01R 33/07 (2013.01); G01R 33/072 (2013.01); G01F 1/115 (2013.01); G01F 15/005 (2013.01);
Abstract
An integrated valve and flow sensor for a water heater can have a valve body that includes a valve and a flow sensor for measuring the flow of water through the valve. The integrated valve and flow sensor can be disposed within a fitting that can be attached to a water heater. An actuator for opening and closing the valve can be attached to the fitting. A diffuser can also be attached to the fitting.