Programmable water heater

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2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Wilson, Gregory (Department: 3749)

Liquid heaters and vaporizers

Stand boiler

And condition responsive feature

C122S014200, C392S463000, C392S464000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06920843

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for programmably controlling the operation of a water heater having a programmable timer coupled to the water heater for establishing predetermined times of when the water heater should operate. The programmable controller allows for the operation of a solenoid valve which controls the flow of natural gas to a burner. The present invention may utilize a conventional 110/120 volt power source as provided in a power vented gas water heater or an electrical water heater, or the present invention may utilize a thermopile as a mini generator by which to power the programmable timer and solenoid.

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