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ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED REGISTER VENT FOR ZONE HEATING AND COOLING

  • US 20070119958A1
  • Filed: 01/30/2007
  • Published: 05/31/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electronically-controlled register vent for providing zoned heating and cooling, comprising:

  • a controller;

    a mechanical actuator provided to said controller;

    a communication system provided to said controller;

    a moveable member provided to said actuator, said moveable member configured to block airflow through the vent when moved by said actuator to a first position, said moveable member configured to allow air to flow through the vent when moved said actuator to a second position; and

    a power source provided to said controller, said controller configured to control said actuator in response to commands received from a zone control system, said controller further configured to open said register vent when power available from said power source drops below a threshold value.

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