Thermostatic controller with decorative faceplate

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3781)

Receptacles

Outlet or junction box type

C174S066000

Reexamination Certificate

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07874444

ABSTRACT:
A thermostatic controller apparatus includes a housing having a front face thereof defining a decorative surface of the housing and adapted for optional attachment of a decorative faceplate covering the decorative surface of the housing. A plurality of decorative faceplates are provided, each having a distinctive visual appearance and adapted for optional attachment to the housing in such a manner that at least one selected faceplate of the plurality of decorative faceplates substantially covers the decorative surface of the housing when the selected decorative faceplate is attached to the housing. The selected decorative faceplate may have a visual appearance that differs from the visual appearance of the decorative surface of the housing, and may also include an aperture that is aligned with an aperture in the housing when the selected decorative faceplate is attached to the housing.

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Easy Heat Programmable Thermostat; Models FTS-1 (120VAC) & FTS-2 (208/240VAC); Operating & Installation Instructions; M14057-001 Rev. I; © 2002 Easy Heat; www.easyheat.com.
Theta Engineering, “Smart” Thermostat, website, date last visited Oct. 26, 2006, previously visited Oct. 27, 2005, 3 pages, http://www.thetaeng.com/SmartThermostat.htm.

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