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System for water recirculation

a water recirculation and system technology, applied in the direction of domestic hot water supply systems, positive displacement liquid engines, heating types, etc., can solve the problem of water proportion that is essentially wasted

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-01-17
PAPPROTH DONALD +1
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The patent is about a system that recirculates water from a sink or faucet. The system includes a valve that controls the flow of water from the inflow to the faucet. When the valve is open, water flows through the valve and into the faucet. When the valve is closed, water flows back into a hot water heater. The technical effect of this system is to improve the efficiency of water usage and to reduce the amount of heat lost through frequent hot water use.

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Therefore, there is a portion of water that is essentially wasted because it is not at the temperature desired by the user.

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[0007]The present invention relates to a water recirculation system that recirculates water not currently being used back to a hot water heater. The water recirculation system of the present invention places a recirculation valve on a faucet or a sink intake to direct hot and cold water back to the hot water heater. This constant flow of water into the hot water heater ensures that heated water is provided upon the initial release of water into the faucet. The system includes a valve at the faucet inflow, where the valve opens to release water into the faucet and closes to redirect water back to the hot water heater.

[0008]In reference to FIG. 1, a hot water heater 100 is shown with a hot water output 30 and a water return pipe 32. The water return pipe 32 merges with water input 35. This flow of water is directed into the hot water heater therefore maintaining a consistent flow of hot water output 30.

[0009]The water return pipe 32 flow is controlled at a faucet input 40 as shown in ...

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Abstract

A system for water recirculation that includes: a sink / faucet water inflow; a hot water flow flowing into the sink / faucet inflow; a cold water flow flowing into the sink / faucet inflow; and a sink / faucet valve between the sink / faucet water inflow and a sink / faucet input, wherein the valve opens flow to the sink / faucet input in an open position and the valve directs the sink / faucet inflow to a water return in a closed position. The water return is directed to a hot water heater.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of Invention[0001]The present invention relates to a system designed to recirculate water within a water supply system.Description of Related Art[0002]Many household systems supply water to faucets throughout a household. Similarly in many commercial buildings water supply water to bathrooms and other areas within the commercial space. Water is typically dispensed through a faucet next to a sink or in a shower or bath tub. Water is commonly supplied through hot water and cold water supply pipes. The pipes are separated where hot water is supplied from a hot water heater and cold water is supplied directly from the water supply that is flowed into the building. The water supplied to the buildings is sent to the hot water heater to provide heat to warm the water and supply hot water. When the water is held within the pipes stagnant it requires a certain amount of water released in the pipe before hot water is provided to the faucet output. So typically...

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IPC IPC(8): E03B1/04F04B49/00F24D17/00
CPCE03B1/041F04B49/00F24D17/00E03B2001/045E03C1/00E03B7/045Y02A20/411
Inventor PAPPROTH, DONALDPREUITT, CHERI LYNN
Owner PAPPROTH DONALD