Programmable thermostat incorporating air quality protection
First Claim
1. A programmable temperature control apparatus for the control of temperature in communication with a temperature-modifying device and an air circulating system, said programmable temperature control apparatus comprising:
- a controller programmed to control a thermal output of said temperature-modifying device to achieve a desired temperature, and to operate said air circulating system independently of said temperature-modifying device such that air circulates through the system at selected intervals sufficient to prevent buildup and growth of allergens within the system.
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Abstract
The invention is directed to programmable temperature control in which a controller may be programmed to control a thermal output of said temperature-modifying device, and to operate an air circulating system independently of the temperature-modifying device. The apparatus may incorporate a user input for entering air handling information to program the air circulating system to operate at predetermined intervals. The controller may be further programmed to receive air filtration information from the user input and to generate air filtration output information. The system may also be programmed to receive information regarding a characteristic of the air circulating system from an sensor for use in calculating the air filtration output information.
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27 Claims
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1. A programmable temperature control apparatus for the control of temperature in communication with a temperature-modifying device and an air circulating system, said programmable temperature control apparatus comprising:
a controller programmed to control a thermal output of said temperature-modifying device to achieve a desired temperature, and to operate said air circulating system independently of said temperature-modifying device such that air circulates through the system at selected intervals sufficient to prevent buildup and growth of allergens within the system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of operating an air circulating system in communication with a programmable temperature control system, said method comprising the step of causing a controller programmed to control a thermal output of a temperature-modifying device to achieve a desired temperature and to independently operate said air circulating system under programmed operation such that air circulates through the system at selected intervals sufficient to prevent buildup and growth of allergens within the system.
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20. A temperature control apparatus for the control of temperature in communication with a temperature-modifying device and an air circulating system, said temperature control apparatus comprising:
a controller to control a thermal output of said temperature-modifying device to achieve a desired temperature, and to operate said air circulating system independently of said temperature-modifying device such that air circulates through the system at selected intervals sufficient to prevent buildup and growth of allergens within the system. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of operating an air circulating system in communication with a temperature control system, said method comprising the step of causing a controller to control a thermal output of a temperature-modifying device to achieve a desired temperature and to independently operate said air circulating system under programmed operation such that air circulates through the system at selected intervals sufficient to prevent buildup and growth of allergens within the system.
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