Patent ID: 6109288
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: G05D,Y10T

Abstract:
A flow control apparatus for regulating the flow of hot and cold water through a mixing valve and for preventing undiluted hot water from passing through the valve, said apparatus comprising a common outlet and a mixing valve connected to said common outlet for directing a flow of hot water and a flow of cold water to said common outlet, means for connecting said mixing valve to a source of hot water for delivering a flow of hot water to said mixing valve and through said mixing valve to said common outlet, means for connecting said mixing valve to a source of cold water for delivering a flow of cold water to said mixing valve and through said mixing valve to said common outlet, said mixing valve including prevention means for preventing the flow of hot water in the absence of a flow of cold water and separate means for bypassing said prevention means to provide a flow of undiluted hot water through said mixing valve and out of said common outlet.