THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED FLUID VALVE FOR MICROWAVE DEVICES

摘要

A fluid valve for utilization in a beverage-making appliance such as a coffee maker subject to microwave energy comprising a valve housing containing the operative parts of the valve, and a metal easing enclosing at least a portion of the housing and having spaced encircling radiation shields between which the adjacent portions of the appliance are disposed, the shields forming a c hoke to prevent penetration of microwave energy such as could cause arcing and consequent damage to the appliance and to the valve itself.