Window air conditioning apparatus and controller

US10012965B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• QUIRKY IP LICENSING LLC · US

Inventors

• Jeff Bartenbach · Seattle, US
• Matt Bornski · San Jose, US
• Benjamin D. Kaufman · Fairport, US
• Alex Limpaecher · Topsfield, US
• Chris Meisner · New York, US
• Adam Paskow · New York, US
• Nathan Smith · Cockatoo, AU
• Joshua Wright · Marshall, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 29, 2014
• Grant date: Jul 3, 2018
• Expiry date: Aug 9, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02B30/70
• WIPO field: Thermal processes and apparatus
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary aspect comprises an air conditioning apparatus comprising: (a) a controller comprising a microprocessor; (b) a wireless transceiver in communication with the microprocessor and operable to communicate over a wireless network with an application on a mobile device; (c) a compressor controlled by the controller; (d) a fan controlled by the controller; and (e) a front panel that allows a user to interface with the controller. Another exemplary aspect comprises a mobile device comprising a processor and a memory, the memory storing an application that enables a user of the mobile device to adjust settings for an air conditioning apparatus operable to communicate via a wireless network with the mobile device.