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MODULAR REGISTER VENT FOR ZONE HEATING AND COOLING

  • US 20100012737A1
  • Filed: 07/21/2008
  • Published: 01/21/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/21/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An electronically-controlled register vent for providing zoned heating and cooling, comprising:

  • a first register vent portion comprising a first fixed member and a first movable member wherein said first register vent portion is substantially closed when said first movable member is in a first position relative to said first fixed member and said first register vent portion is substantially open when said first movable member is in a second position relative to said first fixed member;

    a second register vent portion comprising a second fixed member and a second movable member, said first fixed portion and said second fixed member configured to be connected to form a register vent assembly;

    a controller;

    a mechanical actuator provided to said controller, said mechanical actuator configured to move said first movable member and said second moveable member;

    a wireless communication system provided to said controller;

    a temperature sensor provided to said controller, said temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of air inside a duct; and

    a power source provided to said controller, said controller configured to control said actuator in response to a wireless communication received from a zone thermostat.

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