Patents by Inventor William T. McLemore

William T. McLemore 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).

  • Heated water recirculation control
    Patent number: 11846433
    Abstract: A heated water recirculation system includes a water heater having a water inlet and a water outlet. The heated water recirculation system further includes a flow detector positioned to detect inflow water flowing into the water heater through the water inlet. The heated water recirculation system also includes a controller configured to control operations of a recirculation pump based on a detection of the inflow water flowing into the water heater through the water inlet. The water heater is configured to provide heated water through the water outlet, and the recirculation pump is configured to circulate the heated water through the heated water recirculation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Raheel A. Chaudhry, David I. Vega Fernandez, William T. McLemore
  • WATER HEATER INLET FITTING, FLOW SENSOR, SHUT OFF VALVE AND DIFFUSER
    Publication number: 20220214077
    Abstract: An integrated valve and flow sensor for a water heater can have a valve body that includes a valve and a flow sensor for measuring the flow of water through the valve. The integrated valve and flow sensor can be disposed within a fitting that can be attached to a water heater. An actuator for opening and closing the valve can be attached to the fitting. A diffuser can also be attached to the fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy D. Scott, Michael C. Mitchell, Raheel A. Chaudhry, William T. McLemore, Hector J. Donastorg
  • Water heater inlet fitting, flow sensor, shut off valve and diffuser
    Patent number: 11287160
    Abstract: An integrated valve and flow sensor for a water heater can have a valve body that includes a valve and a flow sensor for measuring the flow of water through the valve. The integrated valve and flow sensor can be disposed within a fitting that can be attached to a water heater. An actuator for opening and closing the valve can be attached to the fitting. A diffuser can also be attached to the fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Timothy D. Scott, Michael C. Mitchell, Raheel A. Chaudhry, William T. McLemore, Hector J. Donastorg
  • Heated Water Recirculation Control
    Publication number: 20210095866
    Abstract: A heated water recirculation system includes a water heater having a water inlet and a water outlet. The heated water recirculation system further includes a flow detector positioned to detect inflow water flowing into the water heater through the water inlet. The heated water recirculation system also includes a controller configured to control operations of a recirculation pump based on a detection of the inflow water flowing into the water heater through the water inlet. The water heater is configured to provide heated water through the water outlet, and the recirculation pump is configured to circulate the heated water through the heated water recirculation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Raheel A. Chaudhry, David I. Vega Fernandez, William T. McLemore
  • Water Heater Inlet Fitting, Flow Sensor, Shut Off Valve And Diffuser
    Publication number: 20190024943
    Abstract: An integrated valve and flow sensor for a water heater can have a valve body that includes a valve and a flow sensor for measuring the flow of water through the valve. The integrated valve and flow sensor can be disposed within a fitting that can be attached to a water heater. An actuator for opening and closing the valve can be attached to the fitting. A diffuser can also be attached to the fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy D. Scott, Michael C. Mitchell, Raheel A. Chaudhry, William T. McLemore, Hector J. Donastorg