James E Scanlon

US Patent:

6517344, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Dec 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/730092

Inventors:

James Scanlon - Novi MI

Assignee:

Brass-Craft Manufacturing Company - Novi MI

International Classification:

F23D 1446

US Classification:

431343, 431249, 122 192, 285330

Abstract:

A gas supply coupling for a water heater incorporating a shield to close the opening to the combustion chamber. The coupling includes a supply tube, a connector extending through the shield and a gas supply line detachably connected to the connector. The connector is staked to the shield to prevent disassembly requiring that the entire coupling be removed from the combustion chamber prior to disassembly. The gas supply line includes a threaded fastener having a unique exterior configuration requiring a specialized tool for separation from the connector.

US Patent:

8091927, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Nov 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/282931

Inventors:

James Scanlon - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

Brass Craft Manufacturing Company - Novi MI

International Classification:

F16L 5/00

US Classification:

2851361, 2851411, 2851481, 28514823, 285235

Abstract:

A gas supply coupling is disposed within and extends through an opening of a combustion chamber for a water heater. The coupling includes a fitting which is a relatively inexpensive stamped component. A stepped tubular connection extends from a plate and includes a first portion having a first diameter which necks down to a second portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The stepped tubular connection receives a gas supply tube into the first portion and a gas supply line over the second portion. The tubes are braised to the stepped connection. Other gas supply couplings include a machined fitting and a direct connection between a gas supply tube and a gas supply line in which the gas supply tube itself provides for both the seal to the shield and the connection to the gas supply line.

US Patent:

20080213709, Sep 4, 2008

Filed:

Mar 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/057279

Inventors:

Russell Clayton - Westland MI, US
James Scanlon - Novi MI, US

International Classification:

F23K 5/00
F23D 14/46

US Classification:

431 12, 285330, 122 192

Abstract:

A gas supply coupling and method of assembly for the delivery of combustion gases to a combustion chamber of a heating device includes a crimp ring which provides a metal-to-metal seal between the gas supply tube and the gas supply line.

US Patent:

20120007355, Jan 12, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/240126

Inventors:

James Scanlon - Novi MI, US

International Classification:

F16L 21/00

US Classification:

285189

Abstract:

A gas supply coupling is disposed within and extends through an opening of a combustion chamber for a water heater. The coupling includes a fitting which is a relatively inexpensive stamped component. A stepped tubular connection extends from a plate and includes a first portion having a first diameter which necks down to a second portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The stepped tubular connection receives a gas supply tube into the first portion and a gas supply line over the second portion. The tubes are braised to the stepped connection. Other gas supply couplings include a machined fitting and a direct connection between a gas supply tube and a gas supply line in which the gas supply tube itself provides for both the seal to the shield and the connection to the gas supply line.