Abstract: A temperature-responsive valve for controlling the flow of fluid comprises a housing having a chamber therein, an inlet port communicating with said outlet port communicating with said chamber and a temperature deflectable partition. When the temperature of the fluid transmitted to said partition reaches a first predetermined value, the deflectable partition snaps to restrict with its surface the flow of fluid into said outlet port and remains in that position until the temperature of said fluid transmitted to said partition reaches a second predetermined value. The deflectable partition then snaps to permit the full flow of fluid into said outlet port. The temperature-responsive valve is especially useful in showers for protecting users from discomfort or scalding in the event the temperature of the shower water rises above the desired value.

Abstract: A valve for mixing liquids having different properties, maintains a selected flow ratio of the liquids despite pressure changes in the inlet lines, allows discharge through either of two outlets and permits regulation of the flow rate through either of the outlets. The valve includes a balancing poppet which senses pressure changes in inlet lines and adjusts flow rate to compensate therefor, means for regulating the ratio of two liquids entering the valve and a diverter for selecting the one of the two outlets and for regulating the flow rate through either of the outlets.