Electric resistance heating devices – Heating devices – Tank or container type liquid heater
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-05
2005-07-05
Campbell, Thor (Department: 3742)
Electric resistance heating devices
Heating devices
Tank or container type liquid heater
C392S498000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06915069
ABSTRACT:
A temperature sensor assembly and method for use in a water heater. The temperature sensor assembly includes a sensor disposed within a non-planar base that at least partially defines a volume, a collector coupled to the base, and a reflector coupled to the base such that the sensor and the reflector are not in thermal contact. The reflector comprises a highly reflective material such that heat from the tank of the water heater is focused on the sensor, thereby increasing the accuracy of the temperature readings of the sensor.
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