Patents by Inventor Prudhvi Amaravadhi

Prudhvi Amaravadhi 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).

  • Publication number: 20250051207
    Abstract: A liquid dosing system is disclosed and can include an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit. The inlet and outlet conduits can each be configured to fluidly communicate a heat exchanger of a water heater. The liquid dosing system can include one or more connector conduits configured to fluidly connect the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit to define a fluid circuit by at least the inlet conduit, the heat exchanger, the outlet conduit, and the one or more connector conduits. The liquid dosing system can include a pump configured to pump water through the fluid circuit, a reservoir configured to store an additive, and a dosing device configured to dispense the additive into the fluid circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Taylor Leigh, Jason Lye, Atilhan Manay, Stephen Phelps, Troy Trant, Jon Thomas, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Edward Holman, Fahira Sangare
  • Patent number: 12203682
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are connectors for a tankless water heater. The connectors can comprise a flange, an aperture extending through the flange having a first diameter, one or more slots extending through the flange, a connector portion substantially surrounding the aperture and extending outward from the flange away from the tankless water heater. The aperture can correspond to an air inlet extending into the tankless water heater, and the air inlet can have a second diameter that is larger than the aperture. To keep the flange in place, the one or more slots can correspond to one or more fastening holes in the tankless water heater. The one or more slots can be substantially parallel and on opposite sides of the aperture. The connector can be in a secured state when the one or more slots are fastened to the one or more fastening holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Tristin Watteau, Govinda Mahajan, Prudhvi Amaravadhi
  • Patent number: 12139429
    Abstract: A liquid dosing system is disclosed and can include an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit. The inlet and outlet conduits can each be configured to fluidly communicate a heat exchanger of a water heater. The liquid dosing system can include one or more connector conduits configured to fluidly connect the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit to define a fluid circuit by at least the inlet conduit, the heat exchanger, the outlet conduit, and the one or more connector conduits. The liquid dosing system can include a pump configured to pump water through the fluid circuit, a reservoir configured to store an additive, and a dosing device configured to dispense the additive into the fluid circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Taylor Leigh, Jason Lye, Atilhan Manay, Stephen Phelps, Troy Trant, Jon Thomas, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Edward Holman, Fahira Sangare
  • Publication number: 20240247837
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and a method for detecting leak in a tankless water heater. According to the present disclosure, a leak detection device is disposed on a base of the tankless water heater. The leak detection device includes a leak sensor and at least one absorption arm extending from the leak sensor. The absorption arm wicks water and transports the wicked water towards the leak sensor. The leak sensor generates a signal indicative of leakage in the tankless water heater, in response to sensing wetness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Burak Adanur, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Tristin R. Watteau, Emil J. Antoon, Jeffrey Stogsdill
  • Publication number: 20240230161
    Abstract: A water heating system is disclosed. The water heating system may include a water tank configured to store water, a heating element configured to heat the water inside the water tank, and a sensor configured to measure water temperature in the water tank. The water heating system may further include a controller configured to determine a difference between a target water temperature and the water temperature. The controller may activate the heating element when the determined difference is greater than a differential temperature threshold value. The controller may be further configured to detect a trigger event, and decrease the differential temperature threshold value from a first value to a second value responsive to detecting the trigger event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Ashwin Vishwanath Rao, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Timothy Scott, Jeffrey Michael Haney
  • Patent number: 11976850
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and a method for detecting leak in a tankless water heater. According to the present disclosure, a leak detection device is disposed on a base of the tankless water heater. The leak detection device includes a leak sensor and at least one absorption arm extending from the leak sensor. The absorption arm wicks water and transports the wicked water towards the leak sensor. The leak sensor generates a signal indicative of leakage in the tankless water heater, in response to sensing wetness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Burak Adanur, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Tristin R. Watteau, Emil J. Antoon, Jeffrey Stogsdill
  • Patent number: 11866915
    Abstract: A liquid dosing system is disclosed and can include a cartridge comprising a reservoir configured to store an additive, an output vessel in fluid communication with the reservoir, and a cartridge outlet in fluid communication with the output vessel. The liquid dosing system can include a housing that includes a water passage configured to direct water though the liquid dosing system and a receiving portion configured to at least partially receive the cartridge when the cartridge is connected to the housing. The receiving portion can include a receiving port in fluid communication with the water passage, and the receiving port can be configured to receive at least some of the additive from the cartridge outlet when the cartridge is connected to the housing. The receiving portion can include a motor configured to engage in mechanical communication with the output vessel when the cartridge is connected to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Taylor Leigh, Jason Lye, Atilhan Manay, Stephen Phelps, Troy Trant, Jon Thomas, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Edward Holman, Fahira Sangare
  • Patent number: 11732925
    Abstract: A screen cover for attaching to an open end of a conduit of a water heater is provided. The screen cover includes a first diametric portion having a first diameter and a second diametric portion having a second diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter. The first and second diametric portions are coaxially aligned and configured to allow flow of air or gas therethrough. The screen cover includes a shoulder portion defined between the first diametric portion and the second diametric portion. The screen cover further includes a mesh disposed at a first opening of the first diametric portion. The mesh prevents entry of external objects into the water heater through the open end of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Takashi Nozaki, Prudhvi Amaravadhi
  • Publication number: 20230213188
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a flue gas outlet assembly including a flue gas inlet configured to connect to an exhaust outlet of a fuel burning device, a flue gas outlet, and a flue pipe condensate drain assembly including a condensate inlet, a condensate outlet, and a float valve disposed between the condensate inlet and the condensate outlet, the float valve including a bullet-shaped float, wherein the float valve is biased closed and is configured to open to permit a flow of condensate from the condensate inlet to the condensate outlet upon a sufficient amount of condensate collecting proximate the float valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Emil J. Antoon, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Cory Weiss, Kyle Glover, Walter Snead
  • Publication number: 20230141828
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and a method for detecting leak in a tankless water heater. According to the present disclosure, a leak detection device is disposed on a base of the tankless water heater. The leak detection device includes a leak sensor and at least one absorption arm extending from the leak sensor. The absorption arm wicks water and transports the wicked water towards the leak sensor. The leak sensor generates a signal indicative of leakage in the tankless water heater, in response to sensing wetness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Burak Adanur, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Tristin R. Watteau, Emil J. Antoon, Jeffrey Stogsdill
  • Publication number: 20230050638
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are connectors for a tankless water heater. The connectors can comprise a flange, an aperture extending through the flange having a first diameter, one or more slots extending through the flange, a connector portion substantially surrounding the aperture and extending outward from the flange away from the tankless water heater. The aperture can correspond to an air inlet extending into the tankless water heater, and the air inlet can have a second diameter that is larger than the aperture. To keep the flange in place, the one or more slots can correspond to one or more fastening holes in the tankless water heater. The one or more slots can be substantially parallel and on opposite sides of the aperture. The connector can be in a secured state when the one or more slots are fastened to the one or more fastening holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Tristin Watteau, Govinda Mahajan, Prudhvi Amaravadhi
  • Patent number: 11512872
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are connectors for a tankless water heater. The connectors can comprise a flange, an aperture extending through the flange having a first diameter, one or more slots extending through the flange, a connector portion substantially surrounding the aperture and extending outward from the flange away from the tankless water heater. The aperture can correspond to an air inlet extending into the tankless water heater, and the air inlet can have a second diameter that is larger than the aperture. To keep the flange in place, the one or more slots can correspond to one or more fastening holes in the tankless water heater. The one or more slots can be substantially parallel and on opposite sides of the aperture. The connector can be in a secured state when the one or more slots are fastened to the one or more fastening holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Tristin Watteau, Govinda Mahajan, Prudhvi Amaravadhi
  • Publication number: 20220196282
    Abstract: A screen cover for attaching to an open end of a conduit of a water heater is provided. The screen cover includes a first diametric portion having a first diameter and a second diametric portion having a second diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter. The first and second diametric portions are coaxially aligned and configured to allow flow of air or gas therethrough. The screen cover includes a shoulder portion defined between the first diametric portion and the second diametric portion. The screen cover further includes a mesh disposed at a first opening of the first diametric portion. The mesh prevents entry of external objects into the water heater through the open end of the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Takashi Nozaki, Prudhvi Amaravadhi
  • Publication number: 20220178117
    Abstract: A liquid dosing system is disclosed and can include a cartridge comprising a reservoir configured to store an additive, an output vessel in fluid communication with the reservoir, and a cartridge outlet in fluid communication with the output vessel. The liquid dosing system can include a housing that includes a water passage configured to direct water though the liquid dosing system and a receiving portion configured to at least partially receive the cartridge when the cartridge is connected to the housing. The receiving portion can include a receiving port in fluid communication with the water passage, and the receiving port can be configured to receive at least some of the additive from the cartridge outlet when the cartridge is connected to the housing. The receiving portion can include a motor configured to engage in mechanical communication with the output vessel when the cartridge is connected to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Taylor Leigh, Jason Lye, Atilhan Manay, Stephen Phelps, Troy Trant, Jon Thomas, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Edward Holman, Fahira Sangare
  • Publication number: 20220177338
    Abstract: A liquid dosing system is disclosed and can include an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit. The inlet and outlet conduits can each be configured to fluidly communicate a heat exchanger of a water heater. The liquid dosing system can include one or more connector conduits configured to fluidly connect the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit to define a fluid circuit by at least the inlet conduit, the heat exchanger, the outlet conduit, and the one or more connector conduits. The liquid dosing system can include a pump configured to pump water through the fluid circuit, a reservoir configured to store an additive, and a dosing device configured to dispense the additive into the fluid circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Taylor Leigh, Jason Lye, Atilhan Manay, Stephen Phelps, Troy Trant, Jon Thomas, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Edward Holman, Fahira Sangare
  • Publication number: 20220178362
    Abstract: A peristaltic pump system is disclosed and can include a rigid backing and a rotor assembly comprising a central hub. The central hub can rotate along a central axis extending in an axial direction. The central hub can include one or more ball bearings or one or more rollers that are configured to rotate about a respective roller axis that intersects a central axis of the central hub. Located between the rigid backing and the rotor assembly can be tubing or a flow channel that is defined by the rigid backing and an elastomeric sheet. As the central hub rotates, the one or more rollers or ball bearings are configured to push against the tubing or the flow channel in the axial direction and can move along the tubing or the flow channel to move fluid through the tubing or the flow channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Taylor Leigh, Jason Lye, Atilhan Manay, Stephen Phelps, Troy Trant, Jon Thomas, Prudhvi Amaravadhi, Edward Holman, Fahira Sangare
  • Publication number: 20220120471
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are connectors for a tankless water heater. The connectors can comprise a flange, an aperture extending through the flange having a first diameter, one or more slots extending through the flange, a connector portion substantially surrounding the aperture and extending outward from the flange away from the tankless water heater. The aperture can correspond to an air inlet extending into the tankless water heater, and the air inlet can have a second diameter that is larger than the aperture. To keep the flange in place, the one or more slots can correspond to one or more fastening holes in the tankless water heater. The one or more slots can be substantially parallel and on opposite sides of the aperture. The connector can be in a secured state when the one or more slots are fastened to the one or more fastening holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Tristin Watteau, Govinda Mahajan, Prudhvi Amaravadhi