Multi-functional water control module

Details Multi-functional water control module Multi-functional water control module

2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Tanner, Harry B. (Department: 3744)

Automatic temperature and humidity regulation

Mixing fluid of dissimilar temperature

Mixing valve with temperature motive means

C236S094000, C004S676000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06892952

ABSTRACT:
A water control module is provided that monitors water temperature in plumbing, such as shower plumbing, and receives certain input commands from a user. The water control module may, in one example, control shower water flow temperature to preferential temperature values. Control of shower water flow temperature is accomplished by receiving user input of desired water temperature on a user interface, sensing current water temperature in the plumbing, and processing the user inputs and sensed water temperature values to control water delivery temperature. In another example, the water control module may provide a display screen with numerical and/or graphical features to inform the user of desired and/or measured temperature values.

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