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System and method for providing tempered fluid

US9498405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2013
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86815
  • 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, some embodiments of the invention relates to tempering the temperature of water supplied to a fixture from a water heater in a fluid conducting system. The system can include a heater for heating the fluid and a diffuser for slowing the rate at which water provided to a decontamination fixture is heated.

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