公开(公告)号：US20190072283A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-07

申请号：US15731956

申请日：2017-09-01

Applicant: MICLAU-S.R.I. INC.

Inventor： Claude Lesage ,  Jean-Claude Lesage

IPC: F24D17/00 ,  F24H1/18 ,  F24H1/20 ,  F24H9/20

CPC classification number: F24D17/0073 ,  F24D17/0031 ,  F24D2200/08 ,  F24H1/182 ,  F24H1/185 ,  F24H1/202 ,  F24H9/2021

Abstract: An electric water heater is described and wherein the bottom portion of the water holding tank is provided with various forms of electric heating elements to heat the water in the lowermost region of the tank adjacent the dome-shaped bottom wall to a temperature sufficient to prevent the proliferation of bacteria growth such as the Legionella bacteria in such lowermost region. The insulating foam support base of the water heater also provides a thermal barrier to the heating elements while biasing the heating element on the dome-shaped bottom wall in a region to insure excellent heat transfer to the cavitated zone surrounding the dome-shaped bottom wall where sedimentary deposits occur to create a culture medium for bacteria growth. In one embodiment a heating wire transfers heat to the lowermost region from the lower end of the surrounding side wall of the tank and access to the heating wire is provided for connection and removal thereof.

公开(公告)号：US10151510B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US15732712

申请日：2017-12-19

Applicant: MICLAU-S.R.I. INC.

Inventor： Claude Lesage ,  Jean-Claude Lesage

IPC: F24H1/18 ,  F24H9/20 ,  H05B1/02 ,  G05D23/19

Abstract: An electrical water heater adapted for energy management and a method of controlling the consumption of electrical power from the power supply grid of a utility is described. The bottom resistive heating element of the water heater is a dual element resistive heating element which has a high power rated resistive heating element to heat water and a further low power rated resistive heating element. The power rating of the low power resistive heating element is calculated to be lower than the supply grid diversified mean load. A controller has a communication link with a utility which manages the power supply grid. The utility can control the resistive heating elements of the dual element in such a way, and depending on conditions of the grid, to conserve energy and regulate its frequency thereby resulting in a cost saving to the consumer and the utility. The low power rated resistive heating element is also connectable to an alternative power source.

公开(公告)号：US10101216B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US14544994

申请日：2015-03-16

Applicant: MICLAU-S.R.I. INC.

Inventor： Claude Lesage

IPC: F24H1/20 ,  G01K1/14 ,  F24H9/20

Abstract: A passage is provided in a water heater and mounted against the outer surface of the water tank side wall to removably mount thermistors secured to a support at distinct locations along the tank side wall to provide temperature value signal representative of the water temperature in the tank adjacent the thermistors. The passage may be formed by a metal tube held next to the side wall of the tank or a U-shaped channel held against the outer surface of the tank wall with the through thereof facing the tank side wall outer surface. The thermistors are mounted spaced-apart on a support inserted in the passage. The method is also described.

公开(公告)号：US20170059206A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14756333

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: MICLAU-S.R.I. INC.

Inventor： Claude Lesage

IPC: F24H9/20 ,  F24H1/18

CPC classification number: F24H9/2007 ,  F24D3/082 ,  F24D17/0068 ,  F24H1/185 ,  F24H1/186 ,  F24H1/202 ,  F24H1/205 ,  F24H1/206 ,  F24H1/208 ,  F24H1/28 ,  F24H9/1818 ,  F24H9/2021 ,  F24H9/2035 ,  H05B3/03 ,  H05B3/42 ,  H05B3/82

Abstract: A dual energy gas water heater is described and wherein a square flange, curved resistor style resistive heating element, is secured in a bottom portion of the tank of the water heater spaced above a top wall of the combustion chamber. A gas burner is secured in the combustion chamber and connected to a gas supply line through a gas valve. The curved resistive heating element is a low density, long life, element having a density in the range of about 20 to 80 watts/sq. inches. A switch is secured between the thermostat of the resistive heating element and the voltage supply line. A controller selectively operates the switch and the gas valve to disconnect the voltage supply line from the thermostat and/or shut-off the gas valve secured to the gas supply line depending on the desired source of energy. The controller is adapted to be optionally controlled by a utility/provider through a communication link. Renewable energy source may also be secured to an additional resistive heating element to improve the efficiency thereof.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种双能量燃气热水器，其中方形凸缘，弯曲电阻式电阻加热元件固定在与燃烧室顶壁间隔开的热水器箱的底部。 气体燃烧器固定在燃烧室中，并通过气阀连接到气体供应管线。 弯曲的电阻加热元件是密度在约20至80瓦/平方的密度的低密度，长寿命元件。 英寸 开关固定在电阻加热元件的恒温器和电压供应线之间。 控制器选择性地操作开关和气阀以根据期望的能量源将电压供应管线与恒温器断开和/或关闭固定到气体供应管线的气体阀。 控制器适于由公用设施/提供商通过通信链路任选地控制。 可再生能量源也可以固定到附加的电阻加热元件以提高其效率。

公开(公告)号：US09458035B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14756620

申请日：2015-09-28

Applicant: MICLAU-S.R.I. INC.

Inventor： Claude Lesage

IPC: C02F1/46 ,  C02F1/461 ,  A01N59/16 ,  C02F1/467 ,  C23F13/14

CPC classification number: C23F13/14 ,  A01N59/16 ,  C02F1/4606 ,  C02F1/46176 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2101/101 ,  C02F2303/02 ,  F24H9/0047

Abstract: A method of neutralizing odor-causing bacteria in sulphur-containing hard water in the tank of a water heater is described. The method comprises utilizing a 420 aluminum alloy sacrificial anode and introducing into the tank of the water heater zing, herein in pellet form, in the tank to prevent the formation of bad odor contained in the sulphur containing hard water by neutralizing the bad odor producing bacteria.

Abstract translation: 描述了在热水器的罐中中和含硫硬水中的气味细菌的方法。 该方法包括利用420铝合金牺牲阳极，并将其以罐状形式引入罐中的热水器的罐中，以通过中和产生不良气味的细菌来形成含硫的硬水中的不良气味 。

公开(公告)号：US20160138830A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14121995

申请日：2014-11-13

Applicant: MICLAU-S.R.I. INC.

Inventor： Claude Lesage ,  Jean-Claude Lesage

IPC: F24H9/20 ,  H05B1/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24H1/18

CPC classification number: F24H9/2021 ,  F24H1/185 ,  F24H2250/02 ,  G05D23/1934 ,  H05B1/0283

Abstract: An electrical water heater adapted for energy management and a method of controlling the consumption of electrical power from the power supply grid of a utility is described. The bottom resistive heating element of the water heater is a dual element resistive heating element which has a high power rated resistive heating element to heat water and a further low power rated resistive heating element. The power rating of the low power resistive heating element is calculated to be lower than the supply grid diversified mean load. A controller has a communication link with a utility which manages the power supply grid. The utility can control the resistive heating elements of the dual element in such a way, and depending on conditions of the grid, to conserve energy and regulate its frequency thereby resulting in a cost saving to the consumer and the utility. The low power rated resistive heating element is also connectable to an alternative power source.

Abstract translation: 描述了适用于能量管理的电热水器和控制来自电力公司的供电电网的电力消耗的方法。 热水器的底部电阻加热元件是双元件电阻加热元件，其具有用于加热水的高功率额定电阻加热元件和另外的低功率额定电阻加热元件。 低功率电阻加热元件的额定功率被计算为低于供电电网多样化的平均负载。 控制器具有与管理电源网格的实用程序的通信链路。 该实用程序可以以这样的方式控制双元件的电阻加热元件，并且根据电网的条件来节省能量并调节其频率，从而为消费者节省成本和效用。 低功率额定电阻加热元件也可连接到替代电源。

公开(公告)号：US09222696B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13966412

申请日：2013-08-14

Applicant: MICLAU—S.R.I. INC.

Inventor： Claude Lesage

IPC: F24H9/06 ,  F24H1/08 ,  F24H1/10 ,  F24H1/18 ,  F24H9/20

CPC classification number: F24H1/08 ,  F24H1/10 ,  F24H1/182 ,  F24H1/185 ,  F24H9/06 ,  F24H9/1809 ,  F24H9/2007

Abstract: An integrated water heating system is comprised of a hot water holding tank having an outer jacket secured in spaced relationship therearound. An insulating space is defined about the hot water holding tank and the outer jacket. A connecting bracket is secured to an outer surface of the hot water holding tank and has a projecting formation provided with an arcuate connecting wall spaced a predetermined distance from the outer surface for close fit adjacent an inner surface of the outer jacket and disposed for alignment with an external support bracket adapted to be secured thereto through the outer jacket. Thermal insulating material is disposed in the insulating space and about the connecting bracket. An external water heating device is removably supported by the external support bracket. A pump circulates water through the water heating device and through the hot water holding tank.

Abstract translation: 集成的水加热系统由具有外围间隔关系固定的外护套的热水容器组成。 围绕热水容器和外护套限定绝缘空间。 连接支架固定在热水储存箱的外表面上，并且具有突出结构，该突出形状设置有与外表面隔开预定距离的弧形连接壁，用于与外护套的内表面紧密配合， 适于通过外套固定到其上的外部支撑支架。 绝热材料设置在绝缘空间中并且围绕连接支架。 外部水加热装置可拆卸地由外部支撑支架支撑。 泵将水循环通过水加热装置并通过热水容器。