Patent ID: 6179168
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: B67D

Abstract:
A gravity fed water heater system for a water dispensing fountain having a refrigerated water reservoir, said water heater system comprising a hot water tank having a resistive heating element therein, feed conduit means having a connecting end for securement to said refrigerated reservoir and for feeding water to said hot water tank, buffer means associated with said feed conduit means to prevent hot water from said hot water tank from flowing back and mixing with cold water in said refrigerated reservoir, exhaust means in communication with said hot water tank to prevent vapour from said hot water tank to be channeled to said refrigerated water reservoir, a hot water conduit to dispense hot water from said hot water tank, said hot water conduit communicating with said hot water tank, a hot water dispensing valve connected to said hot water conduit and disposed below said refrigerated reservoir, and means to secure said hot water tank below said refrigerated reservoir.