Patents by Inventor Benjamin Thomas KNOPP

Benjamin Thomas KNOPP has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Water heater with thermally isolating preheater and method of use
    Patent number: 10443890
    Abstract: A water heater includes a thermally isolating preheater using a phase change material for increased efficiency. Cold water passes through the preheater and is heated using the phase change material therein. Due to the preheater, heated water is supplied to the water contained in the water heater storage tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin Thomas Knopp
  • WATER HEATER WITH THERMALLY ISOLATING PREHEATER AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20170205114
    Abstract: A water heater includes a thermally isolating preheater using a phase change material for increased efficiency. Cold water passes through the preheater and is heated using the phase change material therein. Due to the preheater, heated water is supplied to the water contained in the water heater storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventor: Benjamin Thomas KNOPP