Patents by Inventor Jonathan Gourlie

Jonathan Gourlie 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).

  • Condensing water heater and condensation control system
    Patent number: 10184690
    Abstract: A water heater with two non-condensing flues and a condensing flue(s) having a system to prevent condensation in the non-condensing flue(s). The downwardly extending first flue is connected by a 180 degree connector to an upwardly extending second flue. Between the non-condensing and the condensing flues is positioned a temperature sensor. A controller receives input from the temperature sensor and is connected to the burner to control the minimum power setting and duration so as to prevent the combustion gases from falling below a temperature at which water will condense at the temperature sensor so no condensation occurs in the first two flues. Burner power settings are minimized near a water tank setpoint to improve efficiency by increasing condensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Bock Water Heaters, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Steinhafel, Jonathan Gourlie
  • Condensing Water Heater and Condensation Control System
    Publication number: 20180224156
    Abstract: A water heater with two non-condensing flues and a condensing flue(s) having a system to prevent condensation in the non-condensing flue(s). The downwardly extending first flue is connected by a 180 degree connector to an upwardly extending second flue. Between the non-condensing and the condensing flues is positioned a temperature sensor. A controller receives input from the temperature sensor and is connected to the burner to control the minimum power setting and duration so as to prevent the combustion gases from falling below a temperature at which water will condense at the temperature sensor so no condensation occurs in the first two flues. Burner power settings are minimized near a water tank setpoint to improve efficiency by increasing condensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Bock Water Heaters, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Steinhafel, Jonathan Gourlie