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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8418929 | Temperature controlling apparatus and temperature controlling method The present invention relates to a temperature controlling apparatus and the temperature controlling method which can arrest foaming and inflation of the air contained in a liquid, and can perform temperature controlling of a liquid of high reliance, and the present... | 04/16/2013 |
| 7377450 | Control of multi-zone and multi-stage HVAC system A control for controlling a multi-zone HVAC system, wherein the heating or cooling equipment is operable in multiple stages, takes the demand on the system over time into account when determining an appropriate stage. In particular, a time integral of the system dem... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7267866 | Heat control method and heat controller A heat controller for an object, having a composite material formed of a base material radiating a large amount of heat at a high-temperature phase and a phase-change substance having insulation properties at a high-temperature phase, having metallic properties at a... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249885 | Heat flux measuring device for pressure pipes, method for producing a measuring device, method for monitoring an operating state of a heat exchanger, heat exchanger and method for measuring a heat flux A measuring device for a heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger pressure pipe having a pipe wall with a circumference, and an indentation extending over and deforming a portion of the circumference. At least one thermocouple is disposed eccentrically in the portio... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7174239 | Retrieving diagnostic information from an HVAC component A control is provided for controlling the operation of a climate control system, which includes a processor that is capable of receiving power from a low voltage power supply adapted to be connected to an external alternating current power source, or a second extern... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7062362 | Technique for preconditioning climate control in a vehicle In a multimedia information and control system for use in an automobile, at least one interface is employed which enables a user to access information concerning the automobile and control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. The user may select one of a plural... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7044023 | Knob with different gear ratios A knob adjustment device particularly for adjusting the temperature in valve units for water-heating apparatus. The device comprises a geared transmission interposed between the knob and an operating member of the valve unit in order to transmit a rotary movement to... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7031155 | Electronic thermal management Piezoelectric fan assemblies are provided to provide a conduction path and forced convection for space-limited electronic devices in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The fan blade of a piezoelectric fan is thermally coupled to the heat source, s... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7023697 | Actuation membrane for application to a card slot of a system An apparatus including an actuation membrane unit to generate air movement in a direction of a heat generating device to reduce an ambient temperature of the device. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6940400 | Motor vehicle occupancy and high temperature alarm module A machine to turn on the occupancy sensor(s) of a motor vehicle using a temperature sensing element. The temperature element senses a dangerously high temperature in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle and energizes the occupancy sensors. The occupancy sens... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6345767 | System and method for controlling the interior temperature of a vehicle A system and method for controlling the interior temperature within a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment of the system, the system responds to increases in exterior temperature by reducing the interior temperature of the vehicle passenger compartment. The... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6295823 | Apparatus and method for controlling temperature and humidity of a conditioned space An apparatus for controlling temperature and humidity of a conditioned space uses an outside air cooling coil circuit in fluid communication with coolant from a cooling supply. Outside air is introduced over the outside air cooling coil circuit through a ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6237854 | Air conditioning automatic shut-off system According to the invention there is provided a temperature-controlled system for at least one temperature controlled space having at least one closeable opening leading to a non-temperature controlled space, a closing element having an open or closed stat... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6192697 | System and method for determining heat transfer in an environment Systems and methods are disclosed for determining heat transfer in an environment. In one system, heat transfer is determined with a probe including at least one element, a power supply, an amplifier, a temperature monitor, a timing structure, and a syste... | 02/27/2001 |
| 5950722 | Method for controlling an automobile climate control system and a control system useful therefor A method is provided for controlling a climate control system having an automatic climate control system and a manual climate control system for an automobile having a convertible top. The method includes the step of detecting whether the convertible top ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5451929 | Smoke alarm and air cleaning device An air cleaner with a smoke alarm unit for a forced air recirculating system is disclosed. The smoke alarm unit is housed within a module that fits within the frame of the air cleaner with minimal impact on the cleaning ability of the cleaner. In a prefer... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5381950 | Zone sensor or thermostat with forced air A wall mounted thermostat or zone sensor designed for sensing the temperature in the zone in which the thermostat is mounted. The thermostat is in communication with and controls a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. The thermostat includes ... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5330385 | Air conditioning system suitable for use in an electric vehicle An air conditioning system suitable for use in an electric vehicle for air-conditioning the driver and passenger room of the vehicle. The system basically comprises environment sensors, a warning device and a control device. The environment sensors detect... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5316214 | Air conditioner for railway vehicles An air conditioner for railway vehicles controlled in accordance with the air temperature in the car and data on at least one selected from the group consisting of underfoot temperature, radiant heat, air flow, humidity, outside air temperature, number of... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5065587 | Compartmentalized transport refrigeration system A compartmentalized transport refrigeration system having refrigeration control, and interconnected host and remote refrigeration units for respectively conditioning the air in front and rear compartments of a trailer. The trailer has front and rear doors... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5054686 | Automobile environment management system An automatic venting system for a vehicle having a plurality of motor operated vents in which the interior of the vehicle is monitored for the temperature as well as the presence of a living being, and a separate sensor is included for sensing precipitati... | 10/08/1991 |
| 4948045 | Heating and airconditioning control system The invention is directed to an electronic control apparatus which will shut off a heating or airconditioning system when a door or window is opened. The apparatus provides a magnetic switch and transmitter attached to a door or window which will emit an ... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4562655 | High momentum heating system for an ironer A gas heated direct fired center tube revolving ironer for use in an automated fabric ironing environment features improved roller surface temperature distribution control. An adjustable hot air recirculation system with a venturi throat, a high momentum ... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4493100 | Apparatus for controlling air conditioner by voice Voice commands of two types are recognized by an air conditioner: (1) a first command to jump to a different air delivery (below-out) temperature, after which a gradual automatic return to the previously set temperature occurs, or (2) a second command whi... | 01/08/1985 |
| 4350285 | Viscosity regulating apparatus and method Apparatus and method for measuring the viscosity of a fluid by drawing a sample of the fluid through a first flow restrictor (24) and forcing the sample through a second flow restrictor (28) having flow restriction characteristics which are identical to t... | 09/21/1982 |
| 4346864 | Means and method for mounting temperature sensors The disclosed apparatus comprises a sheet-metal strap having a strip portion that can be threaded through a slot in the strap so that a loop is formed to encircle a temperature sensor having pipe-encircling portions extending oppositely from the loop gene... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4338511 | Electronic thermostat equipped with an energy-saving device An energy-saving electronic thermostat operates by means of a single temperature probe. The rapid decrease in temperature of the probe when a window is opened causes the heating to be switched off or reduced by means of a comparator circuit combined with ... | 07/06/1982 |
| 4325427 | Dual thermostat control apparatus with dead band response A dual thermostat apparatus includes two thermostats which generate fluid control signals proportional to room air temperature. The thermostats are matched leakport pressure sensors having a signal orifice and a bimetal lid element to generate back pressu... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4274475 | Control apparatus for regulating building perimeter temperature change system A control apparatus for regulating a building perimeter temperature change system, which may be a heating system, a cooling system, or both. The control apparatus operates in conjunction with a central heating system which operates to adjust temperatures ... | 06/23/1981 |
| 4270693 | Electronic thermostat with heat anticipation and control method incorporating same An electronic thermostat includes digital electronic apparatus for simulating heat anticipation so that in operation, the temperature of the room being heated or cooled does not exhibit excessive overshoot. A sensor generates a signal representative of te... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4257552 | Method and apparatus for controlling the flow of a temperature regulating fluid A closed loop control apparatus utilizes a cooling effect sensor to measure the cooling capacity of a fluid in a supply conduit connected to one or more thermal loads. The sensor includes an electrical heater that is regulated to heat a sampled portion of... | 03/24/1981 |
| 4223831 | Sound activated temperature control system The environmental temperature in an area is controlled by the detection of the presence or absence of personnel in a room. A microphone detects sound in the room and actuates a control circuit to establish a set point for a temperature system which suppli... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4197990 | Electronic drain system The disclosure relates to automated drain valves for pressurized fluid conduits such as steam conduits. Recognizing that there is a direct relationship between steam temperature and steam pressure at the saturation line; the saturation line is used to der... | 04/15/1980 |
| 4107941 | Environmental control system An environmental control system for enclosures that accommodate human activities. The system includes an environmental conditioner such as a heating or air conditioning unit for supplying temperature conditioned air to the enclosure and a sensor for detec... | 08/22/1978 |
| 4091866 | Combination door lock and electrical switch A door lock, particularly appropriate for a hotel or motel room, which is effectively operated from either the room side or the corridor side to lock the door closed for security purposes, and from the latter or corridor side, additionally is effective to... | 05/30/1978 |
| 4035796 | Device for reducing undesired energy consumption in a room provided with heating and/or air conditioning means Disclosed is a simple apparatus for turning off a heating or air conditioning unit when a door or window is opened. Switches activated by the opening of doors or windows control the operation of a heater or air conditioner through a relay system that doub... | 07/12/1977 |
| 3981444 | Method for starting a steam-heated heat exchanger by regulating the pressure of the heating-steam The invention involves a closed loop control method and apparatus for starting up a steam-heated heat exchanger by controlling the heating-steam pressure. According to the invention a correcting variable is established by a controller from an actual press... | 09/21/1976 |
