Water heater having temperature control system with thermostatically controlled mixing device

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090078218A1
SERIAL NO

11904107

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A kit, device and method for improving the hot water supply performance of a water heater are provided. The device comprises a fitting, a conduit, and a mixing device. The fitting includes an inlet port configured for coupling with a cold water supply line, an outlet port configured for releasably coupling with a cold water inlet port of the water heater, and a bypass port configured for diverting a portion of the cold water from the cold water supply line. The conduit includes an inlet port configured for coupling with the bypass port of the fitting and an outlet port. The mixing device includes a mixing port for coupling with the outlet port of the conduit, an inlet port for releasably coupling with a hot water outlet port of a water heater, and an outlet port for coupling with a hot water supply line.

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Patent Owner(s)

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BRADFORD WHITE CORPORATION725 TALAMORE DRIVE AMBLER PA 19002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alberts, Taylor Middleville , US 3 11
Beabout, Daniel Kentwood , US 3 11
Bernreuter, Wade Lowell , US 11 71
Gordon, Michael W Grand Rapids , US 21 184
Stafford, Christopher Hastings , US 5 60

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