Patent · US Expired

Heat/cool comfort controller

US4703886A · kind A · utility

11Cited by
3References
14Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1985
Grant dateNov 3, 1987
Priority date—
Expiry dateDec 6, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D23/1902
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An atmospheric thermostat having an auxiliary humidity input, for controlling heating and cooling so as to provide a controlled temperature modified by the humidity present thereby to provide a desirable comfort level to humans within the controlled environment. The thermostat is of the type which controls heating and cooling equipment through the use of electronic logic or a microcomputer. The thermostat operates the controls of the heating and cooling equipment and, where necessary, humidifying or dehumidifying equipment.

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