| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 137625400 | Multiple inlet with single outlet | 55 |
| 20080223465 | FUEL SELECTION VALVE ASSEMBLIES - In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a control valve for regulating fuel flow. The apparatus can include a burner and a valve assembly. In some embodiments, the valve assembly includes a housing, which can define a first fuel input for receiving a first fuel from a first fuel source and a second fuel input for receiving a second fuel from a second fuel source. The housing can define a first fuel output for directing fuel toward the control valve, and can define a third fuel input for receiving a portion of either the first fuel or the second fuel from the control valve. The housing can define a first egress flow path and a second egress flow path, each for directing fuel to the burner. In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a valve body configured to selectively permit fluid communication between the first and second inputs and the output and between the third input and the egress flow paths. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090020177 | VALVE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A faucet including a waterway assembly fluidly coupled to a valve assembly. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090056819 | MIXING VALVE - A mixing valve assembly ( | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090065079 | Faucet assembly with color indication system - A faucet assembly includes a body having a handle pivotably connected thereon, a hot water connection end and a cold water connection end are located at two ends of the body. An outlet pipe is located between the hot water connection end and the cold water connection end. A coating is coated on the body and composed of temperature-sensible or light-sensible material. The coating changes its color according to temperature of the water passing through the outlet pipe or type of light so that the users are acknowledged the status of the water coming from the faucet assembly. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090126811 | Water faucet with joystick cartridge - The invention provides a water faucet including a novel joystick mixing cartridge with internal structures that provide a direct path for water to be discharged from the faucet. The faucet includes a main body portion, a discharge segment and a handle that an operator actuates to deliver water at a desired temperature through the discharge segment. The cartridge includes a housing defining an internal chamber and a lower disk positioned within the chamber. The lower disk has a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet and a mixed water outlet. An intermediate disk is positioned adjacent the lower disk and includes a recessed mixing cavity extending inward from a lowermost wall. The intermediate disk includes a dual lobe sealing element that extends radially inward from the lowermost wall to provide the mixing cavity with an arcuate configuration. An upper disk is positioned adjacent the intermediate disk and a seat is positioned adjacent the upper disk within the chamber. A joystick extends through the seat and the housing for connection with a faucet handle. When an operator actuates the handle and joystick, the intermediate disk is moved within the chamber whereby the position of the mixing cavity relative to the hot and cold water inlets and the water outlet is varied to deliver water at the desired temperature. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090205729 | Three-Way Valve With Flow Diverter - A three-way valve body comprises a throat defining a generally cylindrical throat cavity. At least one flow diverter is carried by the valve body and extends into the throat cavity. The flow diverter advantageously interrupts any circulatory fluid flow within the throat cavity, thereby increasing the efficiency at which fluid flows through the valve body. In one embodiment, the at least one flow diverter can comprise one or more ribs integrally formed with the valve body and disposed parallel to a central axis of the throat cavity. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100032036 | VALVE WITH AN AND-FUNCTION | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100252131 | MIXING VALVE - The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100313979 | Faucet Including a Molded Waterway Assembly - A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100326551 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING HANDS FREE WATER FAUCET CONTROL - Hands free system providing user control and regulation of water flow and temperature mix using “foot actuated” devices. Hands free system is adaptable to pre-existing water faucets and conventional plumbing, enabling full integration of an adjustable foot operated device with conventional hand operated water faucets. The hand free water system includes a control state module for providing a user with BYPASS, ON, OFF, HOT and COLD modes of operation. Hardware can include a sealed chamber body adapted for containing a mixing ball valve and having chamber ports further serving as internal passages to channels adapted to said sealed chamber body for connection to water line tubing. The mixing ball can include delivery and exit ports through which water can enter and exit and is adapted for rotation in relation to the fixed chamber body for selective alignment with said chamber ports. A foot controllable actuator in operational connection with said mixing ball valve, wherein rotation of said mixing ball valve with said foot controllable actuator offer user over control water flow rate and temperature. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110000564 | DUAL PURPOSE MIXER TAP - The present invention relates to a mixer tap for discharging a mixture of liquids, comprising a moving plate mixing system ( | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110061753 | Split-Type Valve Seat For A Faucet - The inventive valve seat for a faucet includes a one-piece plastic valve seat body, a metal cover and a flange. The metal cover is set outside the valve seat body and is fixed to the valve seat body by the flange. The valve seat is environmentally friendly, and of light weight and low materials cost. Since the metal cover has high strength and is combined with a plastic valve seat body, it can bear the substantial forces imposed upon the valve seat. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110100491 | MIXER TAP FOR A THERMAL WAVE MASSAGE DEVICE - The invention relates to a mixer tap for a thermal wave massage device which is designed in the form of a single lever mixer and makes it possible to control main parameters of the thermal wave massage procedure, i.e., an average temperature, contrast, the direction and speed of a thermal wave, with the aid of a single handle due to a special design that allows operating the mixer tap with two or three degrees of freedom. Moreover, the inventive mixer tap can be used as a diverter and substantially improves the operational safety of the thermal wave massage device. The use of the invention makes it possible to improve the ergonomic characteristics of the thermal wave massage devices, to make them more consumer attractive and to contribute to the wide distribution of the device as an effective conditioning and relaxation means. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110197984 | MIXING VALVE - The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110214767 | WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM AND VALVE FOR A SINK - A water delivery system is provided, comprising at least one sink with a faucet device comprising a cold water faucet part and a hot water faucet part, a cold water line to the at least one sink, a hot water line to the at least one sink, and a valve associated with the at least one sink allowing in an open state the transport of water between the hot water line and the cold water line and inhibiting in a closed state the transport of water between the hot water line and the cold water line, wherein the open state and the closed state of the valve depend solely on whether a differential pressure across the valve is below or above a threshold value. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110303313 | HCDS-ICs-wf-wh Single Stage Hydrogen Compression & Delivery System for Internal Combustion Engines Utilizing Working Fluid and Waste Heat Recovery - The single stage hydrogen compression and delivery system for internal combustion engines utilizing a working fluid and waste heat recovery system (HCDS-IC | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120012213 | SINGLE-CONTROL MIXING VALVES FOR HOT AND COLD WATER - The invention relates to a hot and cold water mixer valve ( | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120055571 | FAUCET MODULE - A faucet module has a base, a valve chamber formed in the base, a cold water inlet port, a hot water inlet port and an outlet port in communications with a cold water inlet pipe, a hot water inlet pipe and an outlet pipe respectively, a first threaded section formed at an outer periphery of an opening of the valve chamber, a flange formed around all the pipes at a predetermined position away from the bottom face of the base, a protrusion having a second threaded section respectively formed at an end of each pipe below the flange, each of the base, the valve chamber, the cold water inlet port, the hot water inlet port, the outlet port, the cold water inlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe, the outlet pipe, the first threaded section, the flange, the protrusion and the second threaded section formed as an entire unit. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120073686 | CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR FAUCET AND FAUCET USING THE SAME - A control valve assembly for a faucet of the present invention includes a main body, a mixing valve and a controller. The main body has a first inlet passage, a second inlet passage, a mixing room and a lateral outlet. The first inlet passage and the second inlet passage communicate with the mixing room. The lateral outlet is located on a side surface of the main body. The lateral outlet communicates with the mixing room. The mixing valve is used for adjusting a ratio between the fluxes of the first inlet passage and the second inlet passage. The controller is operated for controlling the mixing valve. Therefore, the inlets and the outlet are not gathered on the bottom of the main body. The structure of the faucet is simplified. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120125461 | TEMPERATURE ROTATIONAL LIMIT STOP FOR A MIXING VALVE - A temperature limit stop assembly for a mixing valve including a stop surface supported by a stem and a hot water stop shoulder supported by a stop member and engagable with the stop surface of the stem to limit rotational movement of a valve plate. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120222763 | FAUCET VALVE - A faucet valve of the present invention includes a pressure valve and a mix valve. The faucet valve can be connected to two external water pipes. The pressure valve can balance the water amount from the water pipes when the water pressure of the water pipes changes. The mix valve can mix the water from the water pipes and then output the water. Thereby, the present invention can stabilize the water temperature by balancing the amount of the hot water and the cold water. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130146164 | FAUCET INCLUDING A MOLDED WATERWAY ASSEMBLY - A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130180611 | WATER CONTROL FIXTURE HAVING AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS - A water control fixture includes a housing having a plurality of ports defining a hot water inlet port, a cold water port, a fixture outlet port, and an auxiliary port. A flow control unit is configured to be selectively positioned in fluid communication with different combinations of the plurality of ports, wherein the flow control unit has a main passage in fluid communication with the hot water inlet port, the cold water port, and the fixture outlet port. The flow control unit controls the flow of water from the hot water inlet port and the cold water port to the fixture outlet port. The flow control unit has an auxiliary passage in fluid communication with the auxiliary port and at least one of the hot water inlet port, the cold water port, and the fixture outlet port to perform an auxiliary function. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130299022 | DUAL FUEL CONTROL DEVICE WITH AUXILIARY BACKLINE PRESSURE REGULATOR - A heater assembly can be used with a gas appliance. The gas appliance can be a dual fuel appliance for use with one of a first fuel type or a second fuel type different than the first. The heater assembly can include a fuel regulator valve including a main pressure regulator to regulate the fuel pressure, at least one auxiliary pressure regulator, a first fuel source connection for connecting the first fuel type to the heater assembly, and a second fuel source connection for connecting the second fuel type to the heater assembly. The one or more auxiliary pressure regulators introduce a backline pressure to the main pressure regulator, thereby adjusting the fuel pressure to fall within a predetermined range. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140034166 | WATER CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY - A water control valve assembly includes a valve manifold having a mixing chamber for mixing water from a supply of hot water and a supply of cold water. The valve manifold has a water control element controlling the flow of water from the mixing chamber to a discharge port of the valve manifold. A thermostatically controlled bypass valve is in fluid communication with the valve manifold, wherein the bypass valve is configured to bypass water from the supply of hot water to the supply of cold water. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140083539 | Faucet having extendable aerator - A faucet includes an aerator including a projection; a coupling member including a protrusion, a cavity engaging the projection, and a stud; a spout including a well for receiving the protrusion, and an aperture for receiving the stud; a mounting component releasably secured to the spout and including a side extension, a thermostatic mixing valve in the side extension, a fastening member secured to the thermostatic mixing valve, and a handle releasably secured to the fastening member; a hot and cold water passages pipe in the mounting component and including an outlet passage and two inlet passages all in fluid communication with the thermostatic mixing valve; a tube member having one end in fluid communication with the outlet passage; and a spout tube having one end in fluid communication with the other end of the tube member and the other end in fluid communication with the aerator. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140261809 | MULTI CHANNEL VALVE - A valve provides multiple channels that allow alternating, or in some cases, simultaneous, fluid flow functions to a port of an instrument, without the requirement of manual manipulation of the valve by the user. A floating member such as a ball having magnetic affinity for a portion of the valve is positioned in a home, or normal, position by a magnetic field, where it remains until acted on by fluid pressure. The ball in the home position opens other channels of the device. Under fluid pressure in the channel in which the ball's home position is located, the ball is displaced, obstructing at least one of the other channels, while opening the channel to permit a fluid flow through the channel. When the fluid pressure in the channel is terminated, the ball returns to the home position, and other ports are opened. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140318651 | SAFETY VALVE DEVICE - A safety valve device as for use with a compressed gas cylinder and/or a control valve comprising a housing unit, a plug with controlled bleed off channels bored into the plug, an actuator, and an actuating rod, which is designed to engage in the event that a control valve is severed from a compressed gas cylinder, at least partially sealing the opening formed in the compressed gas cylinder from the severing of the control valve, and achieving a safer, controlled bleed off of the compressed gas contained therein. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150292188 | WATER SAVER SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AND ELIMINATING LIQUIDS, SEMI-SOLIDS AND SOLIDS, INTEGRATED BY AT LEAST ONE WATER CLOSET AND A WASHBASIN - A toilet bowl useful in a system for disposal of liquid, solid and semi-solid wastes comprises a bowl, a rim, a base, and multiple sections including a rear section with a first opening allowing greywater to wash the front of the bowl, two side sections having a second opening on the right and a third opening on the left allowing greywater to wash each side of the bowl, and a front section having a fourth opening to allow greywater to wash the front of the bowl and create a vortex. Also presented is a modified mixer valve useful for disposal of wastes comprising a valve base, valve body, a water outlet orifice located at the end of the valve body, a cold water inlet orifice, a hot water inlet orifice, an internal conduit where the cold and hot water inlet orifices converge, and a third water supply intake. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150292446 | Valve - A valve for regulating two gas flows, includes a housing, two channels arranged in the housing for conducting a respective gas, a first flap arranged in the first channel for opening and closing the first channel, said first flap being rotatably arranged on a shaft, an electric motor for actuating the shaft, a second flap for opening and closing the second channel, and a third channel into which the first and the second channel lead. A connecting element is arranged on the first flap, and the first flap is connected to the second flap. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150292633 | INERT LINEAR SHEAR VALVE - An inert linear shear valve is presented for fluidly coupling at least two flow passages. The linear shear valve includes an actuation device ( | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150300510 | HYDRAULIC VALVE FOR PREVENTING LEAKAGE IN AN ACTUATOR FOR ACTIVATING A HIGH- OR MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER - A hydraulic valve for connecting a first fluid-conducting pressure line to a second fluid-conducting pressure line in an actuator for activating a high- or medium-voltage circuit breaker includes a housing with a first channel inlet for attachment to the first pressure line, and with a second channel inlet for attachment to the second pressure line, and a cavity situated between the first and the second channel inlet. The hydraulic valve includes a sealing body which can move in the cavity and has a circumference which is greater, at least at one point, than the respective circumference of openings adjoining the cavity, of the first and the second channel inlets. The sealing body is geometrically matched to the cross-section of these openings to completely seal the openings when seated. First and second spring elements connected to the sealing body project into the cavity in the relaxed state. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150322650 | FAUCET WITH SPRAY HEAD - Disclosed is a swivel faucet, such as one having a pull-out sprayer. In one aspect the inlet and outlet lines are formed in an integral structure with a transverse plate that faces a mixing valve. In another aspect the control handle for the faucet is provided with a concentric visible bore and hidden set screw bore combined with a bushing having a cutout to facilitate their use. In still another aspect there is provided a bearing that mounts to a pivotable sprayer and provides distinct swivel positions through the use of a detent connection to a land. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160010753 | PROPORTIONAL VALVE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160076661 | MODULAR AND COMPOSABLE DEVICE FOR MIXING LIQUIDS WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF THE TEMPERATURE AND OF THE FLOWRATE OF THE OUTLET FLOW - The present invention is part of the field of flowrate mixing and adjusting devices and in particular relates to a new device for mixing and adjusting the flow of liquids with electronic control of the temperature and of the flowrate, for domestic and/or industrial plumbing systems. The device is modular and stackable. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160083940 | BALANCING CONTROL VALVE FOR FAUCET - A ceramic balancing control valve of a faucet includes a fixed valve pipe, a movable spool, two flow covers and two caps. The fixed valve pipe has a through hole, and each side of the pipe body engraves a conduction gap communicating with the through hole. The movable spool is located inside the through hole of the fixed valve pipe, and each side thereof has a concave groove compartment separated by a partition. Two flow covers are facing each other, and a flow channel is formed on an upper and lower portion of the flow cover corresponding to the conduction gap of the fixed valve pipe; and each caps has at least one circulation hole, and is located at an upper portion of the flow channel, so the water flowing into the flow cover is configured to flow out of the cap from circulation hole. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160145840 | FAUCET - A faucet includes a spout base having a first end mounted to a mounting surface and a second end opposite the first end that includes an elbow, more than one water supply line within the spout base, and a hub containing a mixing valve. The hub includes an inlet end and an outlet end. The second end of the spout base and the inlet end of the hub connect together. The inlet end of the hub connects to the water supply lines. The mixing valve is approximately midway between the elbow and a dispensing end of the faucet. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160250413 | SMART CHECK VALVE | 09-01-2016 |
| 20190145084 | PLASTIC WATER PASSAGE MAIN BODY OF THERMOSTATIC TAP | 05-16-2019 |
| 137625410 | Rotary valve | 16 |
| 20080210318 | Cartridge of Water Supply Valve - A cartridge of a water supply valve that controls the flow rate and temperature of water without causing interference between flow rate control operation and temperature control operation of the valve. In the cartridge, a flow rate control knob ( | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090242055 | Shower faucet having a second rotating element for pre-setting water temperature - A mixing valve has a first rotating element connected to a valve stem for use as a valve handle, and a second rotating element for pre-setting the valve handle at a desired water temperature position. After presetting, user can turn the valve handle directly to the desired temperature position without trial and error. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100012207 | LIQUID COINFUSION UNIT - A liquid coinfusion unit and processes are provided inside which liquid and air are unlikely to accumulate which consists of a chamber part, a main upstream branch pipe, a downstream branch pipe, a supplementary upstream branch pipe, and a stopcock which can allow communication/block the area between the chamber part and main upstream branch pipe, and the area between the chamber part and downstream branch pipe, respectively. The portion of the liquid flow channel inside the chamber part which runs from the main upstream branch pipe towards the downstream branch pipe consists of a bypass flow channel which extends from the direction of advance of the liquid from the main upstream branch pipe towards the chamber part to one side which is substantially orthogonal to the direction of advance, after which it extends in the direction of advance of the liquid from the chamber part towards the downstream branch pipe. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100126612 | WATER FLOW TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A water flow temperature control system is described. A hot and cold water flow respectively flow through a first and a second inlet passage of a valve and reach a temperature control sheet through a pressure equalization valve and two water seals. The quantities of the water flows are controlled by changing positions of two large or two small tapered adjusting holes on the temperature control sheet relative to the two water seals before flowing towards a water mixer of a mixing device. The water flows enter from a large opening portion of the water mixer, and are mixed in a helical direction. After that, the water flows pass through a number of outlet holes on a small opening portion of the water mixer towards an outlet passage of the valve. The center of the temperature control sheet is connected to a first end of a transmission shaft. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100180968 | Mixing Faucet - A compact and low-cost mixing faucet for liquids of different temperatures is proposed that allows fine and accurate adjustment of the volume and temperature of the mixed outflow by single-handed operation. The mixing faucet is suitable for use of a ceramic perforated plate and/or thermostatic mixing valve. The actuation quantities can be converted by torque converters to rotational control variables in an ergonomically optimum type, magnitude and/or positioning of movement, such that both rotational control variables can be selectively adjusted when manually operated by accessing from a permanent direction of access. The hand position enables actuation of the faucet with only two fingertips, with torque limitable up to any degree of smoothness and a large angle of rotation at the associated rotary actuator. The rotational control variable for the outflow volume can be made ergonomically easier to reach and adjust from the direction of access. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110011473 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR PLUMBING APPLIANCES - The application relates to a control device comprising a control element that can be rotated on a first functional level, an electronic controller, an electric power supply, and a base for mounting the control device. Said control device is designed to control plumbing appliances comprising a water discharge point and an electronically controlled mixing valve that has a cold water connection and a hot water connection. The flow or the temperature of the water discharged from the water discharge point can be changed by rotating the control element. The control device according to the invention is characterized in that the control element can be moved onto a second functional level by performing a lifting movement, said second functional level extending parallel to and at a distance from the first functional level. Furthermore, the control device comprises a spring element which elastically retains the control element on the first functional level, the control element being movable onto the second functional level against the resistance of the spring element. The temperature or the flow of the water discharged from the water discharge point can be changed by rotating the control element on the second functional level. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110041939 | Shut Off and Test Valve - A shut-off and test valve ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 20120060954 | THREE-WAY VALVE INTEGRATED WITH RADIATOR - The present invention relates to a three-way valve that is integrally formed with an outlet of a radiator for use in a fuel cell vehicle that advantageously improves thermal management of a fuel cell stack by eliminating the need for the bypass loop of a conventional system. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20130014844 | FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACEAANM Davidson; KyleAACI NoblesvilleAAST INAACO USAAGP Davidson; Kyle Noblesville IN USAANM Thomas; Kurt J.AACI IndianapolisAAST INAACO USAAGP Thomas; Kurt J. Indianapolis IN USAANM Brown; Derek A.AACI LiztonAAST INAACO USAAGP Brown; Derek A. Lizton IN USAANM Shaw; Ryan J.AACI FishersAAST INAACO USAAGP Shaw; Ryan J. Fishers IN US - A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a water parameter. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130284292 | ROTARY MEDICAL MANIFOLD - A rotary medical manifold, for delivering various fluids through a patient delivery mechanism is described. The rotary manifold can include a manifold body and a valve stem. The manifold body can include a central cavity, an output port, a first fluid port, and a second fluid port. The valve stem can include an injector port, and a single central fluid passage. The valve stem can be adapted to slidably engage the central cavity of the manifold body and provide selective fluidic connectivity between the injector port and the output port, the first fluid port and the second fluid port. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140124072 | TEMPERATURE ROTATIONAL LIMIT STOP FOR A MIXING VALVE - A temperature limit stop assembly for a mixing valve including a stop surface supported by a stem and a hot water stop shoulder supported by a stop member and engagable with the stop surface of the stem to limit rotational movement of a valve plate. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140283937 | ELECTRO CONTROL MODULATOR VALVE AND SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION APPARATUS USING THE SAME - Provided are an electronic control mixing valve and a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus using the same that are capable of controlling a temperature of a chuck base by supplying recirculation oils using a slidable mixing valve or a rotatable mixing valve, which is electrically controlled. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140373950 | MAGNETIC VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly comprises a sealed container connected to a hot water supply line and a cold water supply line. The sealed container has an outlet for supplying at least one of hot water or cold water to a faucet. A valve mechanism is located inside the sealed container comprising a stationary mixing part and a moveable mixing part. A magnetic coupling adapter has a first magnetic structure located outside of a wall of the sealed container. A first magnetic structure is made of a first magnetizable material having a first plurality of first printed maxels having a first polarity pattern. A second magnetic structure located inside the wall of the sealed container is made of a second magnetizable material having a second plurality of second printed maxels having a second polarity pattern that is complementary to the first polarity pattern. The first magnetic structure and second magnetic structure are magnetically coupled across the wall of the sealed container. A first adapter interface component located outside of the wall of the sealed container is associated with the first magnetic structure. A second adapter interface component located inside the wall of the sealed container is associated with the second magnetic structure and the moveable mixing part. A movement control mechanism includes a moveable handle associated with the first adapter interface, which is configured to control a movement of the magnetic coupling adapter and thereby a movement of the moveable mixing part to control flow and mixing of the hot and cold water. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150144214 | Mixed Water Control Valve for Faucet - A mixed water control valve for a faucet includes a valve housing, a valve cap mounted on the valve housing, a control bolt rotatably mounted on the valve cap and having a lower end extending into the valve housing and an upper end protruding outward from the valve cap, a base disposed in the valve housing and combined with the control bolt to rotate in concert with the control bolt, an upper ceramic plate mounted in the valve housing, a lower ceramic plate mounted in the valve housing, two water stop gaskets mounted in the valve housing, two springs mounted in the valve housing, two mounting sleeves mounted in the valve housing, and a balance unit mounted in the valve housing. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20160025690 | FLOW PATH SWITCHING VALVE - A stator and a rotor are in contact with each other while maintaining fluid tightness inside a housing including connection ports at an outer surface. The stator includes a port end portion arrangement surface that forms a part of an inner wall surface of the housing and where a plurality of holes that communicate with the connection ports are arranged. The rotor includes a flow path connection surface that is in contact with the port end portion arrangement surface of the stator while maintaining fluid tightness and to which a groove for selectively connecting the holes arranged at the port end portion arrangement surface is formed. At least one of the port end portion arrangement surface and the flow path connection surface is coated with a resin film having chemical resistance and slidability. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160168829 | CERAMIC VALVE WITH A MIDDLE SECTION HAVING A COLD WATER SUPPLY FUNCTION | 06-16-2016 |
