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Multi-functional water control module

US6892952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2002
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2033/0058
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A water control module is provided that monitors water temperature in plumbing, such as shower plumbing, and receives certain input commands from a user. The water control module may, in one example, control shower water flow temperature to preferential temperature values. Control of shower water flow temperature is accomplished by receiving user input of desired water temperature on a user interface, sensing current water temperature in the plumbing, and processing the user inputs and sensed water temperature values to control water delivery temperature. In another example, the water control module may provide a display screen with numerical and/or graphical features to inform the user of desired and/or measured temperature values.

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