Dual programmable energy saving timer system
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1. A programmable energy saving timer for use by an end user for delivering power to an end use comprising:
- a. a relay for on and off switching of power to the end use;
b. a user interface; and
c. a controller with associated control software in communication with said relay, and said user interface;
wherein the controller with associated control software operates based on a first data set and a second data set;
and wherein the first data set is programmed into the controller by a first entity; and
the second data set is programmed into the controller by the end user using the user interface.
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Abstract
A dual control programmable energy savings timer is described that provides primary control to a utility provider or other supplier of electrical power but a second level of programmable control to an end user that enables additional power savings to end users of electrical energy.
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17 Claims
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1. A programmable energy saving timer for use by an end user for delivering power to an end use comprising:
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a. a relay for on and off switching of power to the end use; b. a user interface; and c. a controller with associated control software in communication with said relay, and said user interface; wherein the controller with associated control software operates based on a first data set and a second data set; and wherein the first data set is programmed into the controller by a first entity; and the second data set is programmed into the controller by the end user using the user interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of switching on and off a power source to an end use comprising the steps of:
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providing a first data set of times in which the power is switched off; providing a second data set of times in which the power is switched off; and switching the power source off at times dictated by said first and second data sets; wherein the first data set is provided by a first entity; and the second data set is provided by an end user of said end use. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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