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Dale Dale Kempf

from Santa Rosa, CA
Age ~88

Dale Kempf Phones & Addresses

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 32950 Rock Creek Rd, Manton, CA 96059 (530) 474-3587
  • 39250 Rock Creek Rd, Manton, CA 96059 (530) 474-4204
  • 32880 Rock Creek Rd, Manton, CA 96059
  • 2208 Frontier Rd, Clovis, CA 93611 (559) 323-1460
  • 22208 Frontier Rd, Clovis, CA 93611 (559) 323-1460 (209) 323-1460
  • 315 W Alamos Ave #218, Clovis, CA 93612 (559) 323-1460
  • San Jose, CA
  • Modesto, CA
  • Shingletown, CA
  • Shasta, CA
  • Willits, CA
  • Felton, CA
  • 32950 Rock Creek Rd, Manton, CA 96059 (530) 474-4204

Work

Company: Dk welding Position: Welder

Education

Degree: Associate degree or higher

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Welder

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Work:
Dk Welding
Welder

Publications

Us Patents

Thermostatically Controlled Bypass Valve And Water Circulating System For Same

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US Patent:
6536464, Mar 25, 2003
Filed:
Oct 25, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/697520
Inventors:
Ken Lum - Fresno CA
Dale Kempf - Fresno CA
Keith Harris - Fresno CA
Assignee:
Grundfos Pumps Manufacturing Corporation - Fresno CA
International Classification:
F16K 4900
US Classification:
137337, 236 1211, 122 133, 4638, 417 32
Abstract:
A thermostatically controlled bypass valve for bypassing water away from a hot water valve until the water temperature reaches a desired level at a fixture in use for home or industrial applications. The bypass valve has a valve body with a thermally sensitive actuator disposed between the hot water inlet and discharge ports and the cold water inlet and discharge ports that is thermally responsive to the temperature of the water. A bias spring pushes against the piston on the thermal actuator to close the actuator and open a passage between the cold and hot water sides when water needs to be bypassed. When the water from the hot water heater reaches the desired temperature level at the bypass valve, the bypass valve closes and hot water is made available to the hot water side of the fixture. Until then, the thermal actuator remains open and cold or tepid water is allowed to bypass the hot water side of the fixture. Flexible hoses attach the inlet and discharge ports on the hot and cold water sides to the hot and cold water supply systems and the hot and cold water valves on the fixture.

Water Control Fixture Having Thermostatically Controlled Bypass Valve

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US Patent:
6929187, Aug 16, 2005
Filed:
Dec 4, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/006970
Inventors:
Dale Kempf - Clovis CA, US
Ken Lum - Fresno CA, US
Assignee:
Grundfos Pumps Manufacturing Corporation - Fresno CA
International Classification:
G05D023/13
US Classification:
236 1211, 236 93 A, 137337
Abstract:
A water control fixture having an operating valve and a thermostatically controlled bypass valve disposed in the fixture for bypassing water away from the fixture until the water temperature reaches a desired level. When pressurized water from the hot water heater reaches the desired temperature level at the fixture, the bypass valve closes and hot water is made available to the fixture. The bypass valve has a thermal actuator element that is thermally responsive to the temperature of the water. The fixture can have a housing with an interior chamber for operatively receiving the bypass valve. Various passages or channels can be provided to facilitate communication between the bypass valve and the water supply lines. Alternatively, the bypass valve can be positioned in the operating valve, including the moveable ball and the replaceable cylindrical valving cartridge types. A system using the in-fixture bypass valve is also provided.

Water Pump And Thermostatically Controlled Bypass Valve

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US Patent:
7073528, Jul 11, 2006
Filed:
Mar 21, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/394795
Inventors:
Dale Kempf - Clovis CA, US
Ken Lum - Fresno CA, US
Assignee:
Grundfos Pumps Manufacturing Corp. - Fresno CA
International Classification:
F16K 49/00
US Classification:
137337, 236 1211, 236 93 A, 122 133, 4638, 4732
Abstract:
A water control valve configured for use with a bypass valve to automatically bypass cold or tepid water in a hot water supply line so as to maintain hot water at the fixture. The water control valve is useful for shower/tub facilities and for appliances such as washing machines and dishwashing machines. The water control valve for use with shower/tub facilities is adapted for the bypass valve to attach to or be adjacent to the water control valve by utilizing bypass ports, passageways and/or connectors. The water control valve for use with appliances is adapted to have a second outlet for connecting to a second water control valve or, for combination service valves, to have the bypass valve disposed in the tubular section between the hot and cold water components. The preferred bypass valve is a thermostatically controlled bypass valve of the type having a thermal actuating element.

Water Circulating System Having Thermostatically Controlled Bypass Valve

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US Patent:
7140382, Nov 28, 2006
Filed:
Jul 1, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/172681
Inventors:
Dale Kempf - Clovis CA, US
Ken Lum - Fresno CA, US
Assignee:
Grundfos Pumps Corporation - Olathe KS
International Classification:
G05D 27/13
F16K 49/00
US Classification:
137337, 236 1211, 417 32, 4638
Abstract:
A water circulating system including a water control fixture having an operating valve and a thermostatically controlled bypass valve disposed in the fixture for bypassing water away from the fixture until the water temperature reaches a desired level. When pressurized water from the hot water heater reaches the desired temperature level at the fixture, the bypass valve closes and hot water is made available to the fixture. The bypass valve has a thermal actuator element that is thermally responsive to the temperature of the water. The fixture can have a housing with an interior chamber for operatively receiving the bypass valve. Various passages or channels can be provided to facilitate communication between the bypass valve and the water supply lines. Alternatively, the bypass valve can be positioned in the operating valve, which can include the moveable ball or replaceable cylindrical valving cartridge types of valves.

Apparatus And System For Retrofitting Water Control Valves

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US Patent:
7198059, Apr 3, 2007
Filed:
Apr 27, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/832492
Inventors:
Dale Kempf - Clovis CA, US
Ken Lum - Fresno CA, US
Assignee:
Grundfos Pumps Manufacturing Company - Olathe KS
International Classification:
F16K 49/00
US Classification:
137337, 137359, 137360, 137269, 236 1211
Abstract:
A water control fixture having an operating valve and a thermostatically controlled bypass valve disposed in the fixture for bypassing water away from the fixture until the water temperature reaches a desired level. When pressurized water from the hot water heater reaches the desired temperature level at the fixture, the bypass valve closes and hot water is made available to the fixture. The bypass valve has a thermal actuator element that is thermally responsive to the temperature of the water. The fixture can have a housing with an interior chamber for operatively receiving the bypass valve. Various passages or channels can be provided to facilitate communication between the bypass valve and the water supply lines. Alternatively, the bypass valve can be positioned in the operating valve, including the moveable ball and the replaceable cylindrical valving cartridge types. A system using the in-fixture bypass valve is also provided.

Water Control Fixture Having Thermostatically Controlled Bypass Valve

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US Patent:
7287707, Oct 30, 2007
Filed:
Jul 1, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/173572
Inventors:
Dale Kempf - Clovis CA, US
Ken Lum - Fresno CA, US
Assignee:
Grundfos Pumps Corporation - Olathe KS
International Classification:
G05D 23/12
US Classification:
236 1213, 236 93 A, 236 99 K, 137337
Abstract:
A water control fixture having an operating valve and a thermostatically controlled bypass valve disposed in the fixture for bypassing water away from the fixture until the water temperature reaches a desired level. When pressurized water from the hot water heater reaches the desired temperature level at the fixture, the bypass valve closes and hot water is made available to the fixture. The bypass valve has a thermal actuator element that is thermally responsive to the temperature of the water. The fixture can have a housing with an interior chamber for operatively receiving the bypass valve. Various passages or channels can be provided to facilitate communication between the bypass valve and the water supply lines. Alternatively, the bypass valve can be positioned in the operating valve, including the moveable ball and the replaceable cylindrical valving cartridge types. A system using the in-fixture bypass valve is also provided.

Thermostatically Controlled Bypass Valve

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US Patent:
7475703, Jan 13, 2009
Filed:
Feb 5, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/702744
Inventors:
Dale Kempf - Clovis CA, US
Ken Lum - Fresno CA, US
Assignee:
Grundfos Pumps Corporation - Olathe KS
International Classification:
F16K 49/00
US Classification:
137377, 137359, 137360, 137269, 236 1211
Abstract:
A thermostatically controlled bypass valve includes a housing having a first inlet port and a first discharge port located proximate to one another, wherein the first inlet port is configured to receive hot water, and the first discharge port is configured to discharge the hot water. The housing has a second inlet port and a second discharge port located proximate to one another, wherein the second inlet port is configured to receive cold water, and the second discharge port is configured to discharge the cold water. The first and second inlet and discharge ports are formed integral with one another as part of the housing, and the housing includes a passage permitting recirculating flow between the first and second inlet ports. A thermally sensitive actuating member is disposed in a chamber in the housing, wherein the thermally sensitive actuating member extends when heated and contracts when cooled. A bias spring is disposed in the chamber in the housing, wherein the bias spring engages the thermally sensitive actuating member and urges the thermally sensitive actuating member to contract.

Water Control Fixture Having Bypass Valve

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US Patent:
7648078, Jan 19, 2010
Filed:
Jul 12, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/827926
Inventors:
Dale Kempf - Clovis CA, US
Ken Lum - Fresno CA, US
Assignee:
Grundfos Pump Manufacturing Corp. - Fresno CA
International Classification:
G05D 23/12
US Classification:
236 1213, 236 93 A, 236 99 J
Abstract:
A water control fixture includes a housing having a plurality of ports defining a hot water inlet port, a bypass port, and a fixture outlet port, wherein water is dispensed via the fixture outlet port. At least one operating valve is disposed in the housing for controlling a flow of water from the hot water inlet port to the fixture outlet port. A bypass valve is disposed in the housing for controlling a flow of water from the hot water inlet port to the bypass port.
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