Patent ID: 6918402
Filing Date: 2005-07-19
Classification: E03B,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A flow control apparatus for controlling a flow of water, the apparatus comprising: a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to be attached to a water conduit; a flow control valve, the flow control valve comprising a thermostat device and an opening formed in the flow control apparatus, the thermostat device preventing water from flowing through said opening and out of the flow control apparatus when a first condition occurs and allowing water to flow through said opening and out of the flow control apparatus when a second condition occurs; wherein the thermostat device comprises a thermostat and an electro/mechanical device; wherein the electro/mechanical device closes said opening when said first condition occurs, thereby preventing water from flowing through said opening and out of said flow control apparatus and wherein said electro/mechanical device opens said opening when said second condition occurs, thereby allowing water to flow through said opening and out of said apparatus; wherein the first end is comprised of a swiveling connector, the connector allowing the opening to be rotated among various positions.