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Gary A. Elder
Also filed as: ELDER GARY · ELDER GARY A · ELDER GARY ALLEN
16 granted patents·5 pending applications·156 citations·filing 2001–2024
92Inventor score
Files withWATER HEATER IND JOINT RES & DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM8RHEEM MFG CO6HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC5ELDER GARY1WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP1
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21 records- 0185US6497200B2Fuel-fired heating appliance with combustion chamber temperature-sensing combustion air shutoff systemWATER HEATER IND JOINT RES & DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 24, 2002·39 cites·67 claims
- 0283US6412447B1Fuel-fired water heater with flammable vapor sensor and associated induced flow tubeWATER HEATER IND JOINT RES & DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 2, 2002·36 cites·27 claims
- 0378US6715451B2Fuel-fired heating appliance with combustion air shutoff system having frangible temperature sensing structureWATER HEATER IND JOINT RES & DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM·Filed 2002·Granted Apr 6, 2004·20 cites·37 claims
- 0477US12158287B2Electric water heater having internal heat concentratorRHEEM MFG CO·Filed 2022·Granted Dec 3, 2024·0 cites·15 claims
- 0575US6776125B2Methods of operating a fuel-fired heating apparatusWATER HEATER IND JOINT RES & DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM·Filed 2003·Granted Aug 17, 2004·17 cites·8 claims
- 0670US6964248B2Fuel-fired heating appliance with temperature-based fuel shutoff systemWATER HEATER IND JOINT RES & DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 15, 2005·13 cites·9 claims
- 0763US11353243B1Gas fueled water heater appliance having one or more burner mounting featuresHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 7, 2022·0 cites·20 claims
- 0863US6814031B2Combustion air shutoff apparatus for a fuel-fired heating applianceWATER HEATER IND JOINT RES & DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 9, 2004·9 cites·16 claims
- 0963US2025224144A1Blower with integrated low current activated relay combination for use in a power vent gas water heaterHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1060US6893253B2Fuel-fired heating appliance with temperature-based fuel shutoff systemWATER HEATER IND JOINT RES & DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM·Filed 2003·Granted May 17, 2005·8 cites·16 claims
- 1159US11592206B2Gas-fueled water heater appliance having a foam barrierHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Feb 28, 2023·0 cites·17 claims
- 1259US7849821B2Burner flashback detection and system shutdown apparatusRHEEM MFG CO·Filed 2007·Granted Dec 14, 2010·2 cites·10 claims
- 1358US6957628B2Fuel-fired heating appliance with temperature-based fuel shutoff systemWATER HEATER IND JOINT RES & DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 25, 2005·7 cites·8 claims
- 1455US2025334297A1Flame arrestor assembly for a gas water heater applianceHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1553US11460220B2Electric water heater having internal heat concentratorRHEEM MFG CO·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 4, 2022·0 cites·12 claims
- 1653US6765221B2Method and apparatus for shipping substantially pure uranium hexafluorideWESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 20, 2004·5 cites·13 claims
- 1753US2025102187A1Gas fueled water heater appliance and methods to mitigate lint, dust, and oil eventsHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 1848US2010192873A1Burner Flashback Detection and System Shutdown ApparatusRHEEM MFG CO·Filed 2010·Application pending·0 cites
- 1942US2007039568A1Water Heater Burner Clogging Detection and Shutdown System with Associated Burner ApparatusRHEEM MFG CO·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 2037US10330052B2Low nitrogen oxide emission water heaterRHEEM MFG CO·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 25, 2019·0 cites·14 claims
- 2118USD587283SMotor support sockELDER GARY·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 24, 2009·0 cites·1 claims
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