Patent ID: 6595431
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: F24H

Abstract:
An exhaust heat capturing and utilizing system for a dwelling having a water heater and a furnace, said system comprising:an electric generator including an internal combustion engine, said electric generator being electrically coupled to an electrical system of the dwelling, an exhaust conduit being fluidly coupled to the engine for venting exhaust away therefrom; a substantially airtight sheath being positioned about a water tank in the water heater, said sheath comprising a cylinder having an inner wall and an outer wall, said sheath having an upper wall being attached to said outer wall, a sheath inlet having a first end fluidly coupled to said sheath and a second end fluidly coupled to said exhaust conduit, a sheath cutlet having a first end fluidly coupled to said upper wall of said sheath and a second end being directed outward of the dwelling.