Energy saving controller
US10066849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy saving controller configured for mounting between a thermostat and the controller for an air handler unit having a fan and at least a member of a group consisting of a heater and a compressor, the energy saving controller including a temperature probe for reading the temperature of a room where the thermostat is located and being configured to control the air handler unit based on a demand response request received from a utility provider via the Internet and an input from the temperature probe.
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