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System and method for providing tempered fluid

US9220658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2012
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2033

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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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