Patents Examined by San Paik
  • Attachment structure for vessel fitting
    Patent number: 6349169
    Abstract: A vessel of substantially uniform curvilinear shape comprising at least one area of a different curvilinear shape that is adapted to closely conform to and engage a number of commonly contoured curvilinear segments on a housing member constructed and arranged to receive an outer covering panel in close fitting relation therewith is disclosed. In addition a method of manufacturing a vessel which comprises at least one area of a different curvilinear shape is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Water Heater Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Neild Jackson, Gary W. Gauer, Ronald Iannelli