Automatic temperature and humidity regulation – Miscellaneous – Burner controls with automatic cutoff
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2007-01-16
Norman, Marc (Department: 3744)
Automatic temperature and humidity regulation
Miscellaneous
Burner controls with automatic cutoff
C236S049300, C236S051000, C165S208000, C700S277000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10959361
ABSTRACT:
An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Norman Marc
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