Temperature control system
First Claim
1. An apparatus for the control of the temperature of a medium within a space by utilizing a temperature-modifying device, said apparatus comprising:
- a controller connected for controlling a thermal output of said temperature-modifying device to achieve said desired temperature, and an interface connected for providing information to and from said controller, said interface having at least one substantially linearly moveable member with at least one position for setting at least one program within said programmable controller and a distinct position for running said temperature-modifying device.
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Abstract
The invention involves a system for the control of the temperature of a medium within a space by utilizing a temperature-modifying device. It may include a programmable controller connected for controlling a thermal output of the temperature-modifying device to achieve the desired temperature, and an interface connected for providing information to and from the programmable controller, the interface having at least one substantially linearly moveable member with at least a position for setting a program within the programmable controller and setting the programmable controller to control the temperature-modifying device.
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19 Claims
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1. An apparatus for the control of the temperature of a medium within a space by utilizing a temperature-modifying device, said apparatus comprising:
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a controller connected for controlling a thermal output of said temperature-modifying device to achieve said desired temperature, and an interface connected for providing information to and from said controller, said interface having at least one substantially linearly moveable member with at least one position for setting at least one program within said programmable controller and a distinct position for running said temperature-modifying device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for the control of the temperature of a medium within a space by utilizing a temperature-modifying device, said apparatus comprising:
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a logic circuit for comparing an existing temperature of said medium to a temperature desired to be achieved of said medium, and controlling a thermal output of said temperature-modifying device to achieve said desired temperature of said medium;
a memory for storing information received from said logic circuit;
an interface connected for inputting information to said logic circuit, said interface including at least one substantially linearly moveable member having at least a first position for setting a program within said logic circuit, a second position for setting a clock for use with said program within said logic circuit, and a third position for running said temperature-modifying device; and
a display for displaying information processed by said logic circuit. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A thermostat for the control of the temperature of a medium within a space by utilizing a temperature-modifying device comprising:
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a sensor for sensing ambient temperature;
a microprocessor for receiving said ambient temperature from said sensor and comparing said ambient temperature to a set point temperature, said microprocessor having an output for sending an output signal to said temperature-modifying device based upon said comparison;
an interface connected for inputting information to said microprocessor, said interface including a substantially linearly moveable member having more than one position for setting a plurality of programs within said microprocessor, and an additional position for running said temperature-modifying device; and
a display for displaying information received from the microprocessor. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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