System and method for providing tempered fluid
US8209796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87684
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for tempering the temperature of a liquid in a fluid conducting system. More particularly, the invention relates to tempering the temperature of water supplied to a fixture from a water heater in a fluid conducting system. In some embodiments, the invention includes a restrictor for decreasing the fluid pressure in one of the hot inlet or cold inlet of the mixing valve.
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