Mixing valve assembly including a temperature display
US9470336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87692
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mixing valve assembly including a valve cartridge is supported by a valve body housing within a shower wall. The valve cartridge includes a temperature sensor in thermal communication with water provided to an outlet port of the valve body. A temperature display is configured to provide a visual indication of water temperature detected by the temperature sensor.
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