Method and system for securing temperature sensors on the outer surface of a tank of an electric water heater

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11149986
APP PUB NO 20200292208A1
SERIAL NO

16501261

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A temperature sensor securing system and method is described for securing two or more temperature sensors against an outer surface of a side wall of a tank of an electric water heater. The temperature sensors are secured spaced apart on an elongated support such as a circuit board which is held in position against the tank outer surface by support means. An expandable liquid foam causes the temperature sensors to be biased against the outer surface of the tank side wall to sense the temperature of the side wall at the location of the sensors and to generate actual temperature signals to a controller which is programmed to communicate with a subscriber and/or energy provider to control the water temperature inside the tank.

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GIANT FACTORIES INC40 AVE LESAGE MONTREAL EAST QC H1B 5H3

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Lesage, Claude Pointe Claire, CA 57 290

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