Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Mechanical control system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Patel, Ramesh B (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Mechanical control system
C700S017000, C700S083000, C700S277000, C236S049300, C361S720000, C361S736000, C361S748000, C361S760000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07957839
ABSTRACT:
A zone controller having an electronic board with a plurality of electronic components attached thereto. The electronic components are constructed and arranged to receive a plurality of signals from a plurality of thermostats and to transmit a plurality of signals to a plurality of air control devices for controlling airflow in ducts. The electronic components include a first grouping of electronic components that are not accessed to perform either installation or operation functions, a second grouping of electronic components that are accessed to perform installation functions, and a third grouping of electronic components that are only accessed to perform operation functions. A first cover is provided that covers and prevents access to the first grouping of electronic components. A second cover is provided that selectively covers and prevents access to the second grouping of electrical components but not the third grouping of electrical components.
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Carreon Ronaldo Fernandez
Clements Daniel Vincent
Mulhouse David P.
Schwendinger Paul G.
Takach Eugene J.
Honeywell International , Inc.
Norton Jennifer L.
Patel Ramesh B
Seager Tufte & Wickhem LLC
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