Patents by Inventor Henri D. Limet

Henri D. Limet has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Thermostatic mixing device
    Patent number: 5356074
    Abstract: A fluid mixing device which can adjust for temperature fluctuations of fluids wherein a thermal expansion element drives a reciprocating member and has a portion extending into and through a fluid inlet. In a preferred embodiment, the inlet is a common inlet for both hot and cold fluids and the flow of fluid is controlled as it exits from the mixing device. A fluid mixing device which is highly responsive to fluid temperatures results and is particularly suited for use in plumbing fixtures of various types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Jacob Delafon
    Inventors: Henri D. Limet, Francois P. Vogt, Jacques R. Debaecker, Kathleen S. DeKeyser
  • Thermostatic mixing valve
    Patent number: 4819867
    Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve is provided in which the temperature of the mixture for a median position of a control lever is regulated to a chosen value. The mobile plate which moves opposite a fixed plate through which the two flows are admitted forms part of a mobile regulation case containing a thermostatic regulation element controlling a differential closure element mounted for regulating the temperature of the mixture in the regulation case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Assignee: Compagnie Internationale Des Produits Sanitaires "CIPS"
    Inventors: Claude A. Delpla, Henri D. Limet, Francois P. Janicaud