公开(公告)号：US08358920B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-22

申请号：US12949567

申请日：2010-11-18

Applicant: Ramin K. Rahmani ,  Rodney R. Syler

Inventor： Ramin K. Rahmani ,  Rodney R. Syler

IPC: A47J27/00 ,  B65D88/00

CPC classification number: F24H1/201 ,  F24H1/181 ,  F24H1/205 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A tank for a water-heating appliance including a body, a first head, and a second head. The body includes a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The body extends along the longitudinal axis from the first end to the second end. The first head includes multiple landings. The first head is coupled to the first end so that the first head is convex and extends away from the body. The longitudinally outermost points of the landings define a first plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second head includes multiple landings. The second head is identical to the first head except for at least one opening through a landing. The second head is coupled to the second end so that the second head is convex and extends away from the body. The longitudinally outermost points of the landings define a second plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract translation: 一种用于包括主体，第一头部和第二头部的加热设备的罐。 主体包括第一端，第二端和纵向轴线。 主体沿着纵向轴线从第一端延伸到第二端。 第一个头包括多个着陆。 第一头部联接到第一端部，使得第一头部是凸起的并且远离身体延伸。 平台的纵向最外点限定垂直于纵向轴线的第一平面。 第二个头包括多个着陆。 第二个头部与第一个头部相同，除了至少一个通过着陆的开口。 第二头部联接到第二端部，使得第二头部凸出并远离身体延伸。 平台的纵向最外点限定垂直于纵向轴线的第二平面。

公开(公告)号：US5746344A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-05

申请号：US643290

申请日：1996-05-08

Applicant: Rodney R. Syler ,  Rolf E. Faber ,  D. Kent Lindahl

Inventor： Rodney R. Syler ,  Rolf E. Faber ,  D. Kent Lindahl

IPC: B65D90/00 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B65D39/08 ,  B65D25/16

CPC classification number: B29C66/53247 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B65D39/08

Abstract: A tank connector assembly including a metal spud member having an internally threaded portion and a cylindrical wall portion. An insert member of polymer material having a cylindrical wall portion. The insert member is mounted inside the cylindrical wall portion of the spud member. A bonding member of polymer material fits the cylindrical wall portion of said bonding member positioned between the external surface of the cylindrical wall portion of the insert member and the internal surface of the cylindrical wall portion of the spud member. The cylindrical wall portion of said bonding member being securely bonded to both the insert member and the spud member. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer material of the bonding member is malcated olefin. The bonding of the cylindrical wall portion of the bonding member to the polymer insert and the steel spud will prevent or at least substantially reduce any tendency of the water in the tank to leak past the outer surface of the insert member which, in turn, prevents water from coming into contact with the wall of the steel tank. Such contact if allowed to occur may cause corrosion of the steel tank. The bond between the outer surface of the cylindrical wall of the bonding member and the steel spud prevents water from coming into contact with the steel spud to thus prevent corrosion of the spud.

Abstract translation: 一种油箱连接器组件，包括具有内螺纹部分和圆柱形壁部分的金属轴承构件。 具有圆柱形壁部分的聚合物材料插入件。 插入构件安装在立起构件的圆柱形壁部分内。 聚合物材料的接合部件配合位于插入部件的圆筒壁部分的外表面和立起部件的圆筒壁部分的内表面之间的所述接合部件的圆柱形壁部分。 所述接合构件的圆柱形壁部分牢固地结合到插入构件和定位构件两者上。 在优选的实施方案中，粘合剂的聚合物材料是丙烯酸烯烃。 接合构件的圆柱形壁部分与聚合物插入件和钢料柱头的结合将防止或至少基本上减少罐中的水的任何倾向通过插入构件的外表面泄漏，这进而防止 水与钢罐的墙壁接触。 如果允许发生这种接触可能会导致钢罐腐蚀。 接合部件的圆筒壁的外表面与钢标杆之间的接合防止水与钢标杆接触，从而防止喷头的腐蚀。

公开(公告)号：US08596226B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US12431525

申请日：2009-04-28

Applicant: Marcus E. McAnally ,  Duane A. Lee ,  Rodney R. Syler ,  Emadeddin Y. Tanbour ,  Mark A. Murphy

Inventor： Marcus E. McAnally ,  Duane A. Lee ,  Rodney R. Syler ,  Emadeddin Y. Tanbour ,  Mark A. Murphy

IPC: F24H1/18 ,  F24H9/12 ,  F16L5/00

CPC classification number: F24H9/1836 ,  F23M11/02 ,  F24H1/186

Abstract: A burner tube and door assembly for a water heater includes a burner tube and a fuel supply line in telescoping relationship to define a tube junction. The tube junction extends through the door of a water heater. One of the tube and line includes an enlarged portion. A lock ring applies a radially-directed force around a portion of the tube junction. The enlarged portion and lock ring are on opposite sides of the door to secure the door to the burner tube and fuel supply line. The enlarged portion and lock ring apply a compressive load to the door to resist rotation of the door with respect to the tube junction.

Abstract translation: 用于热水器的燃烧器管和门组件包括燃烧器管和以伸缩关系的燃料供应管线，以限定管接头。 管接头延伸穿过热水器的门。 管和管中的一个包括一个放大的部分。 锁定环围绕管结的一部分施加径向力。 扩大部分和锁定环位于门的相对两侧，以将门固定到燃烧器管和燃料供应管线。 扩大部分和锁定环向门施加压缩载荷以阻止门相对于管接头的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US08353261B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-15

申请号：US12834516

申请日：2010-07-12

Applicant: Rodney R. Syler

Inventor： Rodney R. Syler

IPC: F24H9/06

CPC classification number: F24H1/182 ,  Y10T29/4935

Abstract: A method of making a circular support base for a water heater in which a sheet of material having two ends is formed with corrugations such that the corrugations are progressively more pronounced towards one longitudinal edge thereby creating a generally circular shape out of the formerly straight sheet material, the two ends are connected to form an unbroken circular shape, the corrugated material is shaped to form a lip at an inner circumferential region, and the circular lip intersects with an outer circumferential region of the support base to form a circular trough for supporting and positioning a water tank of the water heater.

Abstract translation: 一种制造用于热水器的圆形支撑底座的方法，其中具有两个端部的材料片形成有波纹，使得波纹朝向一个纵向边缘逐渐变得更显着，从而从原来的直的片材中形成大致圆形的形状 两端连接形成不间断的圆形状，波纹状材料成形为在内周区域形成唇缘，并且圆形唇缘与支撑基座的外周区域相交形成圆形槽，用于支撑和 定位热水器的水箱。

公开(公告)号：US20080308689A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US11763594

申请日：2007-06-15

Applicant: Rodney R. Syler

Inventor： Rodney R. Syler

IPC: F24H9/06

CPC classification number: F24H1/182 ,  Y10T29/4935

Abstract: A support base is provided for a water heater, the support base having a structure for supporting components of the water heater in their proper position in a manner that elevates an outer jacket of the heater and provides space for insulation between the outer jacket and an inner water tank. The support base comprises a lip at one end of the support base, an angled middle portion projecting upwardly from the lip such that the lip and the angled middle portion intersect to form a trough for positioning and supporting the water tank. The support base also has a top portion extending in a generally vertical direction from an upper end of the angled middle portion such that the top portion provides support for the outer jacket.

Abstract translation: 为热水器提供支撑基座，支撑基座具有用于将热水器的部件支撑在其适当位置的结构，以提升加热器的外护套并且提供外护套和内护套之间的绝缘的空间 水箱。 支撑基座包括在支撑基座的一端处的唇缘，从唇缘向上突出的倾斜的中间部分，使得唇部和成角度的中间部分相交以形成用于定位和支撑水箱的槽。 支撑基座还具有从成角度的中间部分的上端沿大致垂直方向延伸的顶部部分，使得顶部部分为外护套提供支撑。

公开(公告)号：US5113480A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-12

申请号：US534815

申请日：1990-06-07

Applicant: Robert A. Murphy ,  Rodney R. Syler ,  William H. Slattery

Inventor： Robert A. Murphy ,  Rodney R. Syler ,  William H. Slattery

IPC: H05B3/82

CPC classification number: H05B3/82

Abstract: A dual element comprises two electrical heating elements of different ratings. Each heating element has first and second terminals. The second terminals of the two heating elements are secured to a common clip, which is wired into an appropriate electrical circuit. The heating element first terminals are secured to respective clips. A second wire of the circuit is connected to a selected one of the first terminal clips, thereby determining the power rating of the dual element. A jumper is provided that is selectively installable between the two first terminal clips. With the jumper installed, the second wire may be connected to either of the first terminal clips to thereby place the two heating elements in parallel. The rating of the dual element is then the sum of the ratings of the two individual heating elements. In that manner, the dual element is operable at three different ratings.

Abstract translation: 双重元件包括两个不同额定值的电加热元件。 每个加热元件具有第一和第二端子。 两个加热元件的第二端子被固定到共同的夹子上，公共夹子被连接到适当的电路中。 加热元件第一端子被固定到相应的夹子上。 电路的第二线连接到所选择的第一端子夹中的一个，从而确定双元件的额定功率。 提供可选择性地安装在两个第一端子夹之间的跳线。 在安装了跳线的情况下，第二线可以连接到第一端子夹中的任一个，从而使两个加热元件平行放置。 双元件的额定值是两个单独加热元件的额定值之和。 以这种方式，双重元件可操作在三个不同的等级。

公开(公告)号：US20120128337A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US12949567

申请日：2010-11-18

Applicant: Ramin K. Rahmani ,  Rodney R. Syler

Inventor： Ramin K. Rahmani ,  Rodney R. Syler

IPC: F24H1/18 ,  B23P19/04 ,  B65D90/00

CPC classification number: F24H1/201 ,  F24H1/181 ,  F24H1/205 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A tank for a water-heating appliance including a body, a first head, and a second head. The body includes a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The body extends along the longitudinal axis from the first end to the second end. The first head includes multiple landings. The first head is coupled to the first end so that the first head is convex and extends away from the body. The longitudinally outermost points of the landings define a first plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second head includes multiple landings. The second head is identical to the first head except for at least one opening through a landing. The second head is coupled to the second end so that the second head is convex and extends away from the body. The longitudinally outermost points of the landings define a second plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract translation: 一种用于包括主体，第一头部和第二头部的加热设备的罐。 主体包括第一端，第二端和纵向轴线。 主体沿着纵向轴线从第一端延伸到第二端。 第一个头包括多个着陆。 第一头部联接到第一端部，使得第一头部是凸起的并且远离身体延伸。 平台的纵向最外点限定垂直于纵向轴线的第一平面。 第二个头包括多个着陆。 第二个头部与第一个头部相同，除了至少一个通过着陆的开口。 第二头部联接到第二端部，使得第二头部凸出并远离身体延伸。 平台的纵向最外点限定垂直于纵向轴线的第二平面。

公开(公告)号：US07765959B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11763594

申请日：2007-06-15

Applicant: Rodney R. Syler

Inventor： Rodney R. Syler

IPC: F24H9/02

CPC classification number: F24H1/182 ,  Y10T29/4935

Abstract: A support base is provided for a water heater, the support base having a structure for supporting components of the water heater in their proper position in a manner that elevates an outer jacket of the heater and provides space for insulation between the outer jacket and an inner water tank. The support base comprises a lip at one end of the support base, an angled middle portion projecting upwardly from the lip such that the lip and the angled middle portion intersect to form a trough for positioning and supporting the water tank. The support base also has a top portion extending in a generally vertical direction from an upper end of the angled middle portion such that the top portion provides support for the outer jacket.

Abstract translation: 为热水器提供支撑基座，支撑基座具有用于将热水器的部件支撑在其适当位置的结构，以提升加热器的外护套并且提供外护套和内护套之间的绝缘的空间 水箱。 支撑基座包括在支撑基座的一端处的唇缘，从唇缘向上突出的倾斜的中间部分，使得唇部和成角度的中间部分相交以形成用于定位和支撑水箱的槽。 支撑基座还具有从成角度的中间部分的上端沿大致垂直方向延伸的顶部部分，使得顶部部分为外护套提供支撑。

公开(公告)号：US20100154724A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12431525

申请日：2009-04-28

Applicant: Marcus E. McAnally ,  Duane A. Lee ,  Rodney R. Syler ,  Emadeddin Y. Tanbour ,  Mark A. Murphy

Inventor： Marcus E. McAnally ,  Duane A. Lee ,  Rodney R. Syler ,  Emadeddin Y. Tanbour ,  Mark A. Murphy

IPC: F24H1/18 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: F24H9/1836 ,  F23M11/02 ,  F24H1/186

Abstract: A burner tube and door assembly for a water heater includes a burner tube and a fuel supply line in telescoping relationship to define a tube junction. The tube junction extends through the door of a water heater. One of the tube and line includes an enlarged portion. A lock ring applies a radially-directed force around a portion of the tube junction. The enlarged portion and lock ring are on opposite sides of the door to secure the door to the burner tube and fuel supply line. The enlarged portion and lock ring apply a compressive load to the door to resist rotation of the door with respect to the tube junction.

Abstract translation: 用于热水器的燃烧器管和门组件包括燃烧器管和以伸缩关系的燃料供应管线，以限定管接头。 管接头延伸穿过热水器的门。 管和管中的一个包括一个放大的部分。 锁定环围绕管结的一部分施加径向力。 扩大部分和锁定环位于门的相对两侧，以将门固定到燃烧器管和燃料供应管线。 扩大部分和锁定环向门施加压缩载荷以阻止门相对于管接头的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5697515A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-16

申请号：US728582

申请日：1996-10-10

Applicant: Rodney R. Syler ,  Rolf E. Faber ,  D. Kent Lindahl

Inventor： Rodney R. Syler ,  Rolf E. Faber ,  D. Kent Lindahl

IPC: B29C65/00 ,  F17C13/04 ,  B65D25/16

CPC classification number: F17C13/04 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C66/53247 ,  B29C66/71 ,  Y10S220/917

Abstract: A tank connector construction comprised of an outer shell of metal material and an inner shell of polymer material mounted inside the outer shell. A metal connector member having a tubular wall and a welding projection at one end thereof is provided with the welding projection of said metal connector member welded to the outer shell of metal material. An insert member of polymer material is mounted in one end of the metal connector member with the insert member fused to the inner shell of the tank. A connector sleeve member is mounted inside the tubular wall of the metal connector member. A connector sleeve member has an internally threaded tubular wall portion and is made of a polymer material having "low creep" characteristics. In the preferred embodiment, the polymer material of the connector sleeve member is a polyamide material.

Abstract translation: 一种罐式连接器结构，包括金属材料的外壳和安装在外壳内部的聚合物材料的内壳。 具有管状壁和在其一端处的焊接突起的金属连接器构件设置有焊接到金属材料的外壳的所述金属连接器构件的焊接突起。 聚合物材料的插入构件安装在金属连接器构件的一端中，插入构件与罐的内壳熔合。 连接器套筒构件安装在金属连接器构件的管状壁的内部。 连接器套筒构件具有内螺纹管状壁部分，并且由具有“低蠕变”特性的聚合物材料制成。 在优选实施例中，连接器套筒构件的聚合物材料是聚酰胺材料。