Apparatus and method for introducing and drawing water in a water heater

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APP PUB NO 20070227468A1
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11393462

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A water heater having a water storage tank an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit is provided. The inlet conduit has a top end portion coupled to an inlet of the water storage tank, a bottom end portion extending into an interior of the water storage tank, and a passage for water flow from the top end portion to the bottom end portion. The top end portion of the inlet conduit defines at least one outlet opening configured to divert a portion of the water flow from the passage of the inlet conduit into the water storage tank. The outlet conduit defines a top end portion coupled to an outlet of the water storage tank, a bottom end portion extending into an interior of the water storage tank, and a passage for water flow from the bottom end portion to the top end portion. The top end portion of the outlet conduit defines at least one inlet opening configured to draw water from the water storage tank and into the passage in the top end portion of the outlet conduit. The bottom end portion of the outlet conduit defines an inlet opening configured to draw water from the water storage tank and into the passage in the bottom end portion of the outlet conduit.

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BRADFORD WHITE CORPORATION725 TALAMORE DRIVE AMBLER PA 19002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bernreuter, Wade Lowell, MI 11 71
Gordon, Michael East Grand Rapids, MI 104 1852
Ritsema, Ryan Middleville, MI 4 41

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