Back from the dead?

Go it your own for the valve. The concept is interesting, and you may find yourself being courted by a player in the industry. Or just a lot of safety-conscious DIYers.

I can't speak from professional experience, but snooping around the isles at The Home Depot tells me the HVAC and plumbing industries are not on-board with technology. There's some wisdom in that -- old-fashion mechanical stuff tends to be pretty well vetted and reliable -- but there are a lot of missed opportunities there. Their loss, your gain.