Thermostat with opening portion for accessing batteries field

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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Yuan, Dah-Wei D (Department: 1727)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Cell support for removable cell

Support or holder per se

C236S00100H, C361S600000, C429S096000, C429S097000, C429S099000, C429S009000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07867646

ABSTRACT:
A thermostat is provided with a closure member that encloses at least one battery received within the thermostat housing. The thermostat includes a thermostat housing having at least one compartment in the housing adapted to receive at least one battery therein, and a retaining portion. The thermostat further includes a closure member pivotally secured to the thermostat housing, which is slidable relative to the thermostat housing between an open position in which the closure member freely pivots relative to the housing to permit access to the at least one compartment for replacement of a battery therein, and a latched position in which a latching portion on the closure member slidably engages the retaining portion on the thermostat housing to secure the closure member in a latched position.

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