公开(公告)号：US06962162B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-08

申请号：US10936173

申请日：2004-09-08

Applicant: Larry K. Acker

Inventor： Larry K. Acker

IPC: B67D7/08 ,  F24D17/00 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F16K49/00

CPC classification number: E03C1/05 ,  E03B7/04 ,  E03B7/045 ,  F24D17/0078 ,  F24D19/1012 ,  F24D19/1051 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/6497 ,  Y10T137/6969 ,  Y10T137/85978 ,  Y10T137/86027 ,  Y10T137/86397

Abstract: A method for operating a multi-family/commercial plumbing system includes sensing an event and recording for each sensed event at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of date, day of the week, start time, duration of the event, water flow, water temperature, and humidity. The parameters are analyzed to determine a pattern and thereafter water flow, circulation, water temperature, and water use are controlled in accordance with the determined pattern.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操作多家庭/商业管道系统的方法包括：感测每个感测事件的事件和记录，所述至少一个参数选自日期，星期几，开始时间，事件持续时间，水流， 水温和湿度。 分析参数以确定模式，然后根据确定的模式控制水流量，循环，水温和水的使用。

公开(公告)号：US09513019B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14092040

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: Larry K. Acker

Inventor： Larry K. Acker

IPC: F24D19/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F24H9/20 ,  F24D17/00

CPC classification number: F24D19/1063 ,  F24D17/0031 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/25168

Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling and monitoring residential and commercial pumping systems. Preferably, the controlling and monitoring functions include a remotely located controller component capable of displaying alerts and/or from which a user may input commands regulating the functioning of the plumbing system. In particularly preferred examples, the plumbing system is an “on command” hot water system in which hot water availability, use and energy efficiencies and conservation are monitored and maximized.

Abstract translation: 控制和监测住宅和商业抽水系统的方法和组成。 优选地，控制和监视功能包括能够显示警报的远程位置的控制器组件和/或用户可以从其输入调节管道系统功能的命令。 在特别优选的实施例中，管道系统是一种“在命令”的热水系统，其中监测和最大化了热水可用性，使用和能量效率和保护。

公开(公告)号：US20110132904A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12632733

申请日：2009-12-07

Applicant: Larry K. Acker

Inventor： Larry K. Acker

IPC: B65D6/00 ,  B65D25/04

CPC classification number: F24D3/1008 ,  F16J3/02 ,  F16J12/00 ,  F24D3/1016 ,  F24D3/1041

Abstract: A thermal expansion/surge reduction water tank includes a hollow housing with a bladder sealed to an inside of the housing forming two compartments therein. A compressed air inlet in communication with a first of the compartments is provided for expanding the first compartment by focusing the bladder into an abutting relationship with the housing inside. A water inlet and a water outlet in communication with a second of the compartments is provided and disposed for causing non-laminar flow of water through the second compartment for both expanding the second compartment by forcing said bladder into the first compartment and flushing the second compartment to effect self-cleaning thereof A plurality of protuberances disposed on a side of said bladder facing the second compartment are provided for preventing sealing of the bladder in an area of abutment with the housing inside between the water inlet and outlet thereby enabling fluid flow between the water inlet and outlet with said bladder abutting the housing inside.

Abstract translation: 热膨胀/浪涌减少水箱包括中空壳体，其中气囊密封到壳体的内部，在其中形成两个室。 提供与第一隔间连通的压缩空气入口，用于通过将气囊聚焦成与壳体内部的邻接关系来膨胀第一隔间。 提供和设置与第二隔室连通的进水口和出水口，用于使水不通过第二隔室流动，以便通过迫使所述气囊进入第一室并且冲洗第二隔室来膨胀第二室 设置在面向第二隔间的所述囊的一侧上的多个突起设置成用于防止囊在与入口和出口之间的壳体邻接的区域中的密封，从而使流体在 进水口和出口与所述气囊邻接壳体内部。

公开(公告)号：US20150148971A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14092040

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: Larry K. Acker

Inventor： Larry K. Acker

IPC: F24D19/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F24H9/20

CPC classification number: F24D19/1063 ,  F24D17/0031 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/25168

Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling and monitoring residential and commercial pumping systems. Preferably, the controlling and monitoring functions include a remotely located controller component capable of displaying alerts and/or from which a user may input commands regulating the functioning of the plumbing system. In particularly preferred examples, the plumbing system is an “on command” hot water system in which hot water availability, use and energy efficiencies and conservation are monitored and maximized.

Abstract translation: 控制和监测住宅和商业抽水系统的方法和组成。 优选地，控制和监视功能包括能够显示警报的远程位置的控制器组件和/或用户可以从其输入调节管道系统功能的命令。 在特别优选的实施例中，管道系统是一种“在命令”的热水系统，其中监测和最大化了热水可用性，使用和能量效率和保护。

公开(公告)号：US08505498B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12641236

申请日：2009-12-17

Applicant: Larry K. Acker

Inventor： Larry K. Acker

IPC: F24D3/08

CPC classification number: F24D17/0078 ,  F24D19/1051 ,  Y10T137/6497 ,  Y10T137/85986 ,  Y10T137/86389

Abstract: A commercial hot water system includes a boiler, a storage tank, and a hot water delivery line connected between the storage tank and at least one plumbing fixture along with a cold water delivery line connection between said plumbing fixture, a cold water source and said boiler. A pump, interconnected between the hot and cold water delivery lines, enables circulation of water to the fixtures. A timer and controller provides for turning on the pump and a temperature sensor, connected to the controller, is effective in stopping the pump to prevent heated water from being circulated through the cold water line.

Abstract translation: 商业热水系统包括锅炉，储罐和连接在储罐和至少一个卫生设备之间的热水输送管线，以及在所述卫生夹具，冷水源和所述锅炉之间的冷水输送管线连接 。 互连在热水和冷水输送管线之间的泵能使水循环到固定装置。 定时器和控制器提供打开泵，连接到控制器的温度传感器有效地停止泵以防止热水循环通过冷水管线。

公开(公告)号：US20080223451A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US11724794

申请日：2007-03-16

Applicant: Larry K. Acker

Inventor： Larry K. Acker

IPC: F16L53/00

CPC classification number: F24D17/0026 ,  F24D17/0078 ,  F24D19/1051 ,  Y10T137/6497

Abstract: A hot water system includes a hot water source; a hot water delivery line connected between the hot water source and at least one plumbing fixture along with a cold water delivery line connection between said plumbing fixture, a cold water source and said hot water source; a pump, interconnected between the hot and cold water delivery lines, enables circulation of water from the hot water delivery line through the cold water delivery line and into the hot water source, thus eliminating the need for a separate recirculation line. A thermostatic valve is disposed in a serial arrangement with the pump between the hot and cold water lines for blocking flow of water from the hot water line into the cold water line when the pump is not operating.

Abstract translation: 热水系统包括热水源; 连接在所述热水源和至少一个卫生设备之间的热水输送管线以及所述卫生设备，冷水源和所述热水源之间的冷水输送管线连接; 相互连接在热水和冷水输送管线之间的泵使得能够将水从热水输送管线流经冷水输送管线并进入热水源，从而不需要单独的再循环管线。 恒温阀以串联的方式设置在泵与热水管线之间，用于当泵不工作时阻止水从热水管线流入冷水管线。

公开(公告)号：US20150019027A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14340359

申请日：2014-07-24

Applicant: Larry K. Acker ,  Robert Jones ,  Derek Zobrist ,  Gabriel Ayala

Inventor： Larry K. Acker ,  Robert Jones ,  Derek Zobrist ,  Gabriel Ayala

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05D23/1917 ,  F24D19/1051 ,  G05D23/19

Abstract: An energy management system and method for water heater system is arranged for control of the water heater system based on user demand, and control the of water distribution base on demand and water temperature of the recirculation loop. The energy management system includes a control center collecting operational parameter of the water heater system and real time information of hot water usage at each of user points, and a management center for managing operational parameter of the water heater system. and real time information of hot water usage, wherein the management center is preset for automatically turning each of a motorized unit and a water heater unit of the water heater system in an on and off manner in responsive to hot water demand at user point so as to optimize energy saving of the water heater system.

Abstract translation: 配置热水器系统的能源管理系统和方法，用于根据用户需求对热水器系统进行控制，并根据需水量和再循环回路的水温进行控制。 能量管理系统包括收集热水器系统的操作参数的控制中心和每个用户点的热水使用的实时信息，以及用于管理热水器系统的操作参数的管理中心。 和热水使用的实时信息，其中管理中心被预设为响应于用户点处的热水需求而以开和关方式自动转动热水器系统的电动单元和热水器单元，以便 优化热水器系统节能。

公开(公告)号：US08327873B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12046696

申请日：2008-03-12

Applicant: Larry K. Acker

Inventor： Larry K. Acker

IPC: F16K49/00 ,  F16L53/00

CPC classification number: F16K31/002 ,  F16K15/20 ,  F24D19/1015 ,  Y10T137/6497 ,  Y10T137/7737

Abstract: Temperature control valve apparatus for preventing back flow from a cold water line into a hot water line includes a housing having an inlet or connection to a hot water line, an outlet for a connection to a cold water line and an interconnecting bore with a valve seat. A removable valve plug is disposed in the bore proximate the valve seat and a valve spring biases the valve plug in a spaced apart relationship with the valve seat for enabling water to flow therepast and through the housing from the hot water line to the cold water line. A thermal actuator disposed in an operative position for moving the valve plug to a seating position against the valve plug is provided to prevent water flow therepast from the cold water line to the hot water line.

Abstract translation: 用于防止从冷水管线回流到热水管线中的温度控制阀装置包括具有与热水管路的入口或连接的壳体，用于连接到冷水管线的出口和具有阀座的互连孔 。 可拆卸的阀塞设置在靠近阀座的孔中，并且阀弹簧以与阀座间隔的关系偏压阀塞，以使水能够流过，并且通过壳体从热水管线到冷水管线 。 设置在操作位置的热致动器用于将阀塞移动到抵靠阀塞的就座位置，以防止水从冷水管路流到热水管路。

公开(公告)号：US5682841A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-04

申请号：US585497

申请日：1996-01-16

Applicant: Werner K. Schimmeyer ,  Larry K. Acker

Inventor： Werner K. Schimmeyer ,  Larry K. Acker

IPC: F23L11/00 ,  F23M9/00 ,  F24H1/20 ,  F24H9/00 ,  F22B5/04

CPC classification number: F23M9/003 ,  F23L11/005 ,  F24H1/205 ,  F24H9/0026

Abstract: Apparatus for improving the efficiency of a water heater having a tank, a burner and a flue, the flue being disposed within the tank for evacuation of burned combustion gases therethrough with resulting heating of water in the tank, generally including combustion gas deflector for enhancing heat transfer from the combustion gases through a flue wall and into surrounding water during ignition of the burner, a vent damper for preventing ambient air in the flue, heated by the directing means and flue, from escaping the flue during nonignition of the burner.

Abstract translation: 用于提高具有罐，燃烧器和烟道的热水器的效率的装置，烟道设置在罐内以用于将燃烧的燃烧气体排出，从而导致罐中的水的加热，通常包括用于增强热量的燃烧气体导流器 燃烧器点火期间从燃烧气体通过烟道壁转移到周围的水中，用于防止烟道中的环境空气被引导装置和烟道加热的排气阻尼器在燃烧器非燃烧期间从烟道中逸出。

公开(公告)号：US08523001B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12632733

申请日：2009-12-07

Applicant: Larry K. Acker

Inventor： Larry K. Acker

IPC: F17C1/00

CPC classification number: F24D3/1008 ,  F16J3/02 ,  F16J12/00 ,  F24D3/1016 ,  F24D3/1041

Abstract: A thermal expansion/surge reduction water tank includes a hollow housing with a bladder sealed to an inside of the housing forming two compartments therein. A compressed air inlet in communication with a first of the compartments is provided for expanding the first compartment by focusing the bladder into an abutting relationship with the housing inside. A water inlet and a water outlet in communication with a second of the compartments is provided and disposed for causing non-laminar flow of water through the second compartment for both expanding the second compartment by forcing said bladder into the first compartment and flushing the second compartment to effect self-cleaning thereof. A plurality of protuberances disposed on a side of said bladder facing the second compartment are provided for preventing sealing of the bladder in an area of abutment with the housing inside between the water inlet and outlet thereby enabling fluid flow between the water inlet and outlet with said bladder abutting the housing inside.

Abstract translation: 热膨胀/浪涌减少水箱包括中空壳体，其中气囊密封到壳体的内部，在其中形成两个室。 提供与第一隔间连通的压缩空气入口，用于通过将气囊聚焦成与壳体内部的邻接关系来膨胀第一隔间。 提供和设置与第二隔室连通的进水口和出水口，用于使水不通过第二隔室流动，以便通过迫使所述气囊进入第一室并且冲洗第二隔室来膨胀第二室 以进行自清洁。 设置在面向第二隔间的所述囊的一侧上的多个突起设置用于防止囊在与入口和出口之间的壳体邻接的区域中的密封，由此使得流体在入口和出口之间流动 气囊邻接壳体内部。