Patent ID: 6847782
Filing Date: 2005-01-25
Classification: F24H

Abstract:
1. A hot water dispensing system comprising: an outer housing; a water tank comprising an inlet and an outlet disposed within the housing; a heating element disposed inside of the water tank; a heater control disposed within the housing that is coupled to the heating element; a thermostat coupled to the heater control that senses and controls the temperature of water in the water tank in conjunction with the heater control and heating element; an inlet tube for connection to a cold water source; a variable volume expansion chamber comprising a flexible internal bladder and whose components are designed to withstand a pressure of at least 300 pounds per square inch; an orifice block comprising an input passage coupled to the inlet tube, a suction tube coupled to the variable volume expansion chamber, and an outlet passage coupled to the inlet of the water tank; a discharge hose coupled to the outlet of the water tank for connection to a faucet.