134 patents
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Utility
Digital Hvac Controller for Navigating Information Based on Two or More Inputs
10 Jun 21
In some examples, a device can control one or more heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components within a building and control a digital user interface.
Christopher R. Jones, Jaymeson Tucker
Filed: 24 Aug 20
Utility
Digital Hvac Controller with Carousel Screens
10 Jun 21
In some examples, a device can control one or more heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components within a building and control a digital user interface.
Christopher R. Jones, Michael Crites, Alexandra Emmons
Filed: 24 Aug 20
Utility
Hvac Zoning Devices, Systems, and Methods
3 Jun 21
A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system may be zoned into one or more zone.
James Flaherty, Nathaniel D. Kraft, Preston Gilmer
Filed: 8 Feb 21
Utility
Room Conditioning Comfort Switch
27 May 21
The disclosure is directed to a control device configured to control the distribution of conditioned air, or liquid, to a space inside a building.
Paul Robare, Travis J. Read, David J. Emmons
Filed: 25 Nov 19
Utility
Systems and Methods for Activating Monitoring of a Security System by a Central Monitoring Station
27 May 21
Systems and methods for activating monitoring of a security system by a central monitoring station are provided.
Philip Ferro, Jaimohan Ramachandran, Brian Kearns, Brett Vandenbussche, William R. Blum, Chandra Sekhar Ramamoorthi
Filed: 21 Nov 19
Utility
Automatic Changeover Mode In an Hvac Controller with Reversible Deadband Enforcement
20 May 21
An HVAC controller is configured to automatically change between a HEAT mode and a COOL mode in accordance with a sensed temperature in the building structure, a HEAT temperature set point and a COOL temperature set point.
Christopher Heintzelman, Christopher R. Jones, Joseph Carlos Vargas
Filed: 29 Jan 21
Utility
Electronic Air Pressure Interlock Switch
13 May 21
A device that includes a pressure sensor that adds dynamic pressure sensing capability to a furnace.
Gregory Young, Adam Myre, Frederick Hazzard
Filed: 7 Nov 19
Utility
Air Spring Pressure Regulating Valve
13 May 21
In some examples, a pressure regulating valve comprising a pressure chamber, a compressor configured to establish fluid communication with the pressure chamber, a vent valve configured to establish fluid communication with the pressure chamber, a pressure sensor, and a controller.
Ralf Hilbers
Filed: 7 Nov 19
Utility
Humidifier System
6 May 21
A system that provides effective and efficient introduction of water droplets into an air flow.
Andrzej Peczalski, Grant Wood, Jason L. Ableitner, Lauren Seymour, Brad A. Terlson, Thomas M. Rezachek, Alex Gu, Charles N. Hoff, Andrew Smith, Chris Ohlsen, Adam D. McBrady
Filed: 12 Jan 21
Utility
Current Sensing Device
22 Apr 21
One example provides a device, including: a current sensing mechanism, wherein the current sensing mechanism detects current traveling through a wire of equipment that the device is connected to; an energy harvester electrically coupled to the current sensing mechanism, wherein the energy harvester draws power from a signal associated with the current sensing mechanism; an energy storage unit electrically coupled to the energy harvester, wherein energy harvested from the energy harvester charges the energy storage unit; and a communication device, wherein the communication device transmits information associated with the equipment to another device.
Brian Scott Courtney, Brenden Knecht, Robert W. Boehmer
Filed: 20 Oct 20
Utility
Determining an Irregularity In Connections for an Hvac Controller Based on Geographic Location
8 Apr 21
In some examples, a device can control an HVAC system within a building.
Christopher Heintzelman, Joseph C. Vargas
Filed: 4 Oct 19
Utility
Water Heater Control System with Powered Anode Rod
1 Apr 21
A water heater control system comprising a comprising a temperature sensor, an anode rod, and a controller.
Frederick Hazzard, Gregory Young, Adam Myre
Filed: 25 Aug 20
Utility
Flow Modulator for a Fluid
18 Mar 21
Flow modulator (10) for a fluid like combustion gas, comprising: a housing (11), a modulator body (14) positioned with the housing (11), and a valve body (18) positioned with the housing (11).
Clemens METKER, Wim MUNSTERHUIS, Gerrit Jan BAARDA, Andreas KAMMERAHL, Martin PETERSMANN, Anton QUATMANN, Ulrich OLDEHUS
Filed: 9 Sep 20
Utility
Duct Positioned Wicking Evaporative Humidifier
18 Mar 21
A wicking evaporative humidifier in which cartridge that includes a pad is inserted directly into an air flow through the wall of a duct that distributes conditioned air throughout a structure.
Ryan McArdle
Filed: 13 Sep 19
Utility
Systems and Methods for Activating a Security Action Responsive to Proximal Detection and Identification of a Wireless Device
4 Mar 21
Systems and methods for activating a security action responsive to proximal detection and identification of a wireless device are provided.
Philip Ferro
Filed: 30 Aug 19
Utility
Systems and Methods for Building and Using a False Alarm Predicting Model to Determine Whether to Alert a User And/or Relevant Authorities About an Alarm Signal from a Security System
25 Feb 21
Systems and methods for building and using a false alarm predicting model to determine whether to alert a user and/or relevant authorities about an alarm signal from a security system are provided.
Brian Beale, Sharath Venkatesha, Soumitri Kolavennu, Nathaniel Kraft
Filed: 29 Jul 20
Utility
Coaxial Cable with Two Hour Circuit Integrity
25 Feb 21
A coaxial cable with two hour circuit integrity is provided and can include an inner conductor, an outer conductor, an insulating layer disposed between the inner conductor and the outer conductor that includes a polymer support structure and air pockets that act as a dielectric for a signal transmitted through the inner conductor, an outer jacket, and a flame barrier disposed between the outer jacket and the outer conductor to avoid choking the signal, wherein the flame barrier can prevent fire from advancing from the outer jacket to the outer conductor for at least two hours.
Ronald Caplette, Brian Meachum, Daniel Dunar
Filed: 19 Aug 19
Utility
Burner Control System
18 Feb 21
A water heater control system the water heater system comprising a rechargeable and non-rechargeable power source.
Peter M. Anderson, Rolf L. Strand, Frederick Hazzard, Gregory Young
Filed: 13 Aug 20
Utility
Circuit for Detecting a Leak In a Water Heater Device and Activating an Alarm Device
18 Feb 21
This disclosure is related to devices, systems, and techniques for outputting an alarm signal in response to detecting a leak in a water heater device.
Frederick Hazzard, Adam Myre, Gregory Young
Filed: 6 Aug 20
Utility
Gas Valve Operator Drive Circuit
18 Feb 21
A water heater comprising a thermoelectric device to power components of the water heater, a valve configured to control gas flow, and a controller.
Frederick Hazzard, Adam Myre, Gregory Young
Filed: 13 Aug 20