Universal control apparatus and methods

Details Universal control apparatus and methods Universal control apparatus and methods

2005-09-02

2008-07-15

Crosland, Donnie L. (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

With particular system function

C340S525000, C340S815840, C340S315000, C700S017000, C307S112000, C307S139000, C361S632000, C361S709000, C361S728000, C439S106000, C200S00100B, C200S297000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07400239

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for control of one or more functions within a premises. In one embodiment, the control apparatus comprises a “universal” electronic switch which can be configured according to any number of different desired functional and/or aesthetic schemes. The apparatus uses removable and replaceable control elements which are purely mechanical in nature, thereby allowing consolidation of all electrical functions within the parent control module. An improved control circuit including thermal overload protection is also disclosed, as are methods of operating and manufacturing the apparatus.

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