Setup-setback thermostat having a simple setup-setback visual indicator
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1. A thermostat for controlling room temperature, comprising:
- first temperature setting means movable in a first plane for selecting a first desired temperature;
second temperature setting means movable in a second plane between first and second extreme positions and a third intermediate position for modifying said desired temperature by a predetermined amount to create a second desired temperature when said second temperature setting means is in said second position;
temperature adjustment means connected to said first and second temperature setting means; and
temperature sensing means connected to said temperature adjustment means, said temperature sensing means producing a first signal if the room temperature is greater than said second desired temperature and a second signal otherwise; and
a flange adjacent to said second temperature setting means, said flange being substantially out of sight when said second temperature setting means is in said third intermediate position and becomes more visible as said second temperature setting means is moved away from said third intermediate position, whereby a visual indication of the thermostat being in a setback mode is provided.
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A thermostat having a simple to see and use setup-setback visual indicator. One temperature control is used to set temperature while a second temperature control is used to activate the setup or setback. The second temperature control is offset from the body of the thermostat in the setup or setback mode to provide simple visual indication of the setup or setback.
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1. A thermostat for controlling room temperature, comprising:
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first temperature setting means movable in a first plane for selecting a first desired temperature; second temperature setting means movable in a second plane between first and second extreme positions and a third intermediate position for modifying said desired temperature by a predetermined amount to create a second desired temperature when said second temperature setting means is in said second position; temperature adjustment means connected to said first and second temperature setting means; and temperature sensing means connected to said temperature adjustment means, said temperature sensing means producing a first signal if the room temperature is greater than said second desired temperature and a second signal otherwise; and a flange adjacent to said second temperature setting means, said flange being substantially out of sight when said second temperature setting means is in said third intermediate position and becomes more visible as said second temperature setting means is moved away from said third intermediate position, whereby a visual indication of the thermostat being in a setback mode is provided. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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