Patent ID: 6145531
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: E03B,G05D,Y10T

Abstract:
A temperature sensitive valve device comprising:a body having an interior area, a first end and a second end;said first end includes an opening for defining an inlet and an attaching element for attaching said body to an exterior facet;said second end includes an opening forming an outlet;a hollow resilient tube is located substantially horizontally and in a slightly bent position within said body;at least one rod fabricated from a temperature sensitive material is secured within said body and extends substantially vertically within said body, said at least one rod is secured to said resilient tube via a holding device;a vent extends through said body for exposing said at least one rod to ambient temperatures; andwherein as ambient temperatures decrease said at least one rod will decrease in size to provide for a lower area of said resilient tube to lift upwards for establishing an clearance to exist within said hollow resilient tube for allowing fluid to flow therethrough, and as ambient temperatures rise said at least one rod will increase in size to provide for said lower area of said resilient tube to be pushed downward for preventing a clearance to exist, thereby preventing water flow therein.