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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4945768 | Pressure sensor A pressure sensor for accurate readings of low pressures utilizes an ultrasonic transmitter which sends a signal to a movable diaphragm via a waveguide. Pressure changes across the diaphragm causes changes in the signal path length from transmitter to rec... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4931948 | Method and system for controlling a single zone HVAC supplying multiple zones An improved monitoring and control system for a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) unit which provides zone control in plural zones in which each zone includes a thermostat which controls a damper for its zone. One thermostat is selected and... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4884214 | Thermostat A microcomputer-controlled thermostat for use in monitoring and controlling a single zone HVAC system which provides conditioned air to one or more zones. The thermostat can be programmed and used either as a monitor thermostat to control the HVAC unit al... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4843084 | Thermostat control system A microcomputer-controlled thermostat for use in monitoring and controlling a single zone HVAC system which provides conditioned air to one or more zones. The thermostat can be programmed and used either as a monitor thermostat to control the HVAC unit al... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4829447 | Bypass controller and bypass system A microcomputer-controlled bypass controller for use in maintaining a minimum airflow through a heating/cooling unit and limit the static pressure in the supply air truck duct. The bypass controller functions to control the operation of a bypass damper wh... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4646964 | Temperature control system A temperature control system used in association with a heating and cooling system supplying warm or cool air to a duct system for maintaining accurate temperature in a zone of multiple zones utilizing a microcomputer based thermostat for modulating a dam... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4530395 | Single zone HVAC controlled for operation in multiple zone arrangement A monitoring and control system for a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) unit which provides zone control in plural zones in which each zone includes a control thermostat that is interfaced with the monitoring system so that each zone thermo... | 07/23/1985 |
| 4487363 | Bypass control system to maintain a constant air supply pressure in a HVAC duct system A bypass control system and method monitors and controls the amount of air recirculated through a bypass duct from the air supply outlet supplied by a fan and motor from a single zone HVAC unit to the air intake thereof, a stepper motor driven bypass damp... | 12/11/1984 |