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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2016
Applicant:
Magarl, Llc, Naples, FL (US);
Inventor:
Thomas R. Baker, Noblesville, IN (US);
Assignee:
Magarl, LLC, Naples, FL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01F 5/00 (2006.01); G05D 23/13 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B01F 5/008 (2013.01); G05D 23/1346 (2013.01);
Abstract
Mixing valve turbulence generators and methods are disclosed. Embodiments include turbulence generation apparatuses and methods that increase the turbulence of, impart swirl to, reverse the direction of, create tortuous paths for, and/or accelerate the mixing of hot and cold fluid within a valve assembly. Alternate embodiments include angled radial slots, angled surfaces and fin-like baffles to enhance the mixing of hot and cold fluids.