US 2026/0132958 A1 · Condensate Trap

Abstract

Described herein is an improved condensate trap for a heating appliance. The condensate trap may include two separate components: a top cap and a body. The top cap may include the inlet of the condensate trap (configured to receive condensate produced by the heat exchanger of the heating appliance). The top cap may be removably attached to the body in multiple different orientations for different use cases. The body may include an internal cavity with a bottom surface including a first portion and a second, raised portion. The second portion includes the outlet port through which accumulated condensate exits the condensate trap. A ball may be provided over the outlet port that serves the dual purpose of preventing flue gases from exiting the condensate trap while also allowing for condensate to exit the condensate trap (accumulated condensate causes the ball to float above the outlet port).

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Dependent claims

A condensate trap comprising:

an inlet;
an outlet;
an internal cavity comprising:
a bottom surface comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion is raised above the first portion, and wherein the second portion comprises an outlet port positioned at the outlet;
and
a ball disposed over the outlet port, wherein the ball is configured to float based on an accumulation of fluid above the second portion, and allow at least a portion of the fluid to exit the condensate trap via the outlet.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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Abstract

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