Abstract: Pre-set maximum-flow metering and mixing valves and methods of their operation, including limiting maximum axial (longitudinal) withdrawal of a valve metering stem corresponding to its minimally outlet-occluding location at fully open valve position. A sleeved member is threaded within a mating threaded end of a valve housing and about a mating end of an axially (longitudinally) adjustable flow-metering stem member to limit its travel (as by rotation) from seated fully closed position to a fully open position, corresponding to maximum withdrawal of its tapered end portion from its occluding insertion within the fluid outlet.

Abstract: Stir-wipe apparatus in the form of rotatable stirrer means fitting removably in a cooking vessel, being effective together with non-manual drive means to stir the contents slowly and to wipe the sidewall and the bottom of the vessel in doing so. The drive means is conveniently an electric motor located on a lid for the cooking vessel or in a handle of the lid or a handle of the vessel itself.