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Programmable digital thermostat with means for enabling temporary connection of a battery thereto

US5570837A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 1995
Grant dateNov 5, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J7/0045
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A programmable digital thermostat is adapted to be powered by the conventional AC power source to which the thermostat is normally connected when installed in a dwelling. The thermostat has no provision for mounting a battery therein. Means are provided for enabling a temporary connection of a battery to the thermostat to provide power for programming the thermostat so as to enable the user to program the thermostat before installing it.

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