Methods and apparatus for an automatic temperature-controlled valve
US7681804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7782
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A temperature-controlled valve allows the flow of water to be terminated automatically when the water flowing through the device reaches a specific temperature. The flow may thereafter be released automatically or manually, depending upon the application. The technology may be used in a variety of contexts, including, for example, stand-alone consumer or commercial valves, embedded applications, and custom-designed valves.
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