Abstract: A motor controller for a pump motor is provided. The motor controller includes an input device and a memory configured to store a plurality of actuation sequences and a plurality of commands. Each actuation sequence is associated with a command. The motor controller further includes a processor coupled to the input device, the memory, and the pump motor. The processor is configured to detect at the input device, a first actuation sequence in response to the input device being actuated. The processor is further configured to perform a lookup in the memory to determine a first command corresponding to the first actuation sequence. The processor is further configured to operate the pump motor according to the first command.

Abstract: A motor assembly includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. A housing is coupled to the electric motor. A motor controller is disposed within the housing. A human machine interface (HMI) is selectively detachably coupled to the housing and in communication with the motor controller. The HMI includes a user input for control of the electric motor when the HMI is coupled to the housing and for control of the electric motor when the HMI is separately disposed from the housing.

Abstract: An exhaust assembly for use with a gas-fired water heater that includes a hood for receiving exhaust gas from the gas-fired water heater, a housing, and a fan positioned in the housing to move exhaust gas from the hood out of the exhaust outlet. The hood includes a first hood mounting location and a second hood mounting location. The housing includes an exhaust outlet and a housing mounting location. In a first configuration, the exhaust outlet faces a first direction and the housing mounting location is aligned with and secured at the first hood mounting location. In a second configuration, the exhaust outlet faces a second direction different than the first direction and the housing mounting location is aligned with and secured at the second hood mounting location.

Abstract: A motor assembly includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. A housing is coupled to the electric motor. A motor controller is disposed within the housing. A human machine interface (HMI) is selectively detachably coupled to the housing and in communication with the motor controller. The HMI includes a user input for control of the electric motor when the HMI is coupled to the housing and for control of the electric motor when the HMI is separately disposed from the housing.

Abstract: An exhaust assembly for use with a gas-fired water heater that includes a hood for receiving exhaust gas from the gas-fired water heater, a housing, and a fan positioned in the housing to move exhaust gas from the hood out of the exhaust outlet. The hood includes a first hood mounting location and a second hood mounting location. The housing includes an exhaust outlet and a housing mounting location. In a first configuration, the exhaust outlet faces a first direction and the housing mounting location is aligned with and secured at the first hood mounting location. In a second configuration, the exhaust outlet faces a second direction different than the first direction and the housing mounting location is aligned with and secured at the second hood mounting location.

Abstract: A gas-fired water heater including a storage tank, a combustion chamber, a burner for producing products of combustion, the burner positioned in the combustion chamber, a flue including a longitudinal axis, the flue extending from the combustion chamber through the storage tank, and an exhaust assembly positioned above the flue. The exhaust assembly includes a hood, a motor including a drive shaft, and a fan coupled to the drive shaft for rotation with the drive shaft about a rotational axis. The hood receives the products of combustion from the flue and directs the products of combustion at an acute angle toward the fan. The rotational axis is positioned at the acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A collapsible stroller having a frame including a pair of S-shaped members pivotably joined together at their inflection points, a lower frame assembly suspended by L-shaped brackets, a handle extension mechanism, and a soft goods storage console. The S-shaped frame members and L-shaped bracket mounting of the lower frame assembly provide improved access to a storage volume located beneath the seat.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a hose reel assembly structured for ease of use and maintenance. The hose reel assembly includes a folding crank handle, having an easily accessible and identifiable release, an easily released water system, and an autotrack device that is easily engaged/disengaged. By improving the ease of use of such components, the amount of wear and tear on the hose reel is reduced and the life of the hose reel is extended.

Abstract: A cover assembly is provided for preventing water infiltration into an in-floor receptacle fitting, such as a poke-thru fitting. The cover assembly includes a trim flange which overlies the fitting and is adapted to support at least one receptacle within the fitting. A cover plate is mounted on the trim flange includes access doors for selectively covering and exposing the receptacles. A first seal member is interposed between the cover plate and the trim flange for sealing against water infiltration therebetween. The first seal may be in the form of a planar gasket or O-ring. A second seal, in the form of at least one compressible gasket, extends around the perimeter of the floor opening and is adapted to be compressed between the trim flange and the surface of the floor. The cover plate may also include top and bottom portions and a third seal member interposed between the top and bottom portions.

Abstract: A cover assembly is provided for preventing water infiltration into an in-floor receptacle fitting, such as a poke-thru fitting. The cover assembly includes a trim flange which overlies the fitting and is adapted to support at least one receptacle within the fitting. A cover plate is mounted on the trim flange includes access doors for selectively covering and exposing the receptacles. A first seal member is interposed between the cover plate and the trim flange for sealing against water infiltration therebetween. The first seal may be in the form of a planar gasket or O-ring. A second seal, in the form of at least one compressible gasket, extends around the perimeter of the floor opening and is adapted to be compressed between the trim flange and the surface of the floor. The cover plate may also include top and bottom portions and a third seal member interposed between the top and bottom portions.

Abstract: An oscillator includes a comparator and a variable voltage element. The comparator has a first input set to a reference voltage, a second input, and an output configured to produce an output voltage as a function of the voltages at the first and second inputs. The variable voltage element delivers to the second input a second voltage that is a function of a switched current. The switched current is a function of the reference voltage.

Abstract: A cover assembly is provided for preventing water infiltration into an in-floor receptacle fitting, such as a poke-thru fitting. The cover assembly includes a trim flange which overlies the fitting and is adapted to support at least one receptacle within the fitting. A cover plate is mounted on the trim flange includes access doors for selectively covering and exposing the receptacles. A first seal member is interposed between the cover plate and the trim flange for sealing against water infiltration therebetween. The first seal may be in the form of a planar gasket or O-ring. A second seal, in the form of at least one compressible gasket, extends around the perimeter of the floor opening and is adapted to be compressed between the trim flange and the surface of the floor. The cover plate may also include top and bottom portions and a third seal member interposed between the top and bottom portions.

Abstract: An oscillator includes a comparator and a variable voltage element. The comparator has a first input set to a reference voltage, a second input, and an output configured to produce an output voltage as a function of the voltages at the first and second inputs. The variable voltage element delivers to the second input a second voltage that is a function of a switched current. The switched current is a function of the reference voltage.

Abstract: A wire protection grommet is constructed for installation in a wire pull opening in the cell of a cellular raceway. The grommet is sized for insertion through the wire pull opening and defines central passages extending through the opening. The central passage has a radiused portion defining a wire pull strain relief to prevent wires that pass through the grommet from being bent beyond a predetermined bend radius. The grommet is constructed to lockingly engage into the wire pull opening so that it is not displaced during use. The distal end of the grommet may be weighted so that the grommet correctly orients itself in the opening during installation. The grommet may also include a wire storage section around which excess wiring can be wrapped. Hooks may be provided for retaining the excess wire on the wire storage section. The grommet may include an opening or slot which extends to the central passage and which is sized to permit wires to be slid into the passage.

Abstract: An access cover for a receptacle fitting includes a cover plate connectable to the fitting at a location overlying a receptacle carried by the fitting. An access door includes a first portion slidably connected to the cover plate for movement between open and closed positions. The access door also includes a second portion having a first end pivotally connected to the access door first portion. The second end of the door second portion pivots to a first position overlying the receptacle in response to movement of the access door first portion towards its closed position, and pivots to a second position at which the receptacle is exposed and accessible through the cover plate in response to movement of the access door first portion towards its open position. Pivot features are formed on the cover plate and/or the access door for imparting rotational forces on the door second portion as the door first portion is slid between its open and closed positions.

Abstract: An access cover for an in-floor receptacle fitting includes a door mounting member connectable to the fitting at a location that overlies the receptacles carried by the fitting. A pair of access doors are slidably connected to the door mounting member for movement between closed positions at which the doors abut one another and overlie the at least one receptacle, and open positions at which the doors are laterally spaced from one another and the at least one receptacle is exposed. A seal member is adapted to seal against moisture infiltration between the access doors when the access doors are at their closed positions. The seal member may include a compressible seal carried by at least one of the access doors. Preferably the compressible seal members are carried by each of the access doors and are positioned to abut one another when the doors are at their closed positions. The compressible seals may be formed from a compressible polymer that is co-molded with the access doors.

Abstract: A distribution box for supporting a plurality of distribution jacks, each distribution jack having a first terminal and a second terminal, the distribution box being configured to permit a plurality of cables to be selectively interconnected with the plurality of distribution jacks, the distribution box includes a housing defining a hollow interior, The housing having a wall adapted to support The plurality of such distribution jacks such that the first terminal of each distribution jack is positioned in the hollow interior and the second terminal of each distribution jack is accessible from the exterior of the housing, and the housing having an opening configured to allow The cables to be routed into The hollow interior for interconnection to the first terminals of The distribution jacks; and a removable shield mountable over The opening and being adapted to seal around the cables disposed in The opening.

Abstract: A distribution box for supporting a plurality of distribution jacks, each distribution jack having a first terminal and a second terminal, the distribution box being configured to permit a plurality of cables to be selectively interconnected with the plurality of distribution jacks, the distribution box includes a housing defining a hollow interior, said housing having a wall adapted to support said plurality of such distribution jacks such that the first terminal of each distribution jack is positioned in the hollow interior and the second terminal of each distribution jack is accessible from the exterior of the housing, and the housing having an opening configured to allow said cables to be routed into said hollow interior for interconnection to the first terminals of said distribution jacks; and a removable shield mountable over said opening and being adapted to seal around the cables disposed in said opening.