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US 10,718,530 B2Granted
System for distributing hot water
OwnerJames Connor Johnson, Lucas Choi +3inventors
InventorsJames Connor Johnson, Lucas Choi, Christopher Ivory, Samuel Kim, Michael Brubaker
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Abstract
Provided is a hot water distribution system comprising a water heater, a water pump, a controller, a temperature sensor, a point-of-use, and a diverting valve capable of directing water from the water heater to either the point-of-use or back to the water heater.
Claims20
A system for distributing hot water comprising:
- a. a first conduit for channeling water from a water heater to a diverting valve, wherein the first conduit is connected to, and in fluid communication with, the water heater and the diverting valve;
- b. a second conduit for channeling water from the diverting valve to a water pump, wherein the second conduit is connected to, and in fluid communication with, the diverting valve and the water pump;
- c. a third conduit for channeling water from the diverting valve towards a point-of-use, wherein the third conduit is connected to, and in fluid communication with the diverting valve and at least one of (i) the point-of-use, (ii) a point-of-use valve, or (iii) an additional conduit leading to the point-of-use;
- d. a fourth conduit for channeling water from the water pump to water heater, wherein the fourth conduit is connected to, and in fluid communication with the water pump and the water heater;
- e. a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of water in the second conduit;
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- f. a controller in electric communication with the temperature sensor, the diverting valve, and the water pump;
- wherein the controller is effective to activate and deactivate the water pump in response to inputs from the temperature sensor, and
- wherein the diverting valve is effective to divert fluid flow from the first conduit to either the second conduit or the third conduit.
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