HVAC actuator with taping flange

An HVAC actuator coupleable to an HVAC component is disposed in or at an insulated duct. The HVAC actuator may include a housing and a taping flange. The taping flange may be spaced from the outer surface of the duct and adjacent to an outer surface of an insulated layer of the duct when the HVAC actuator is coupled to the HVAC component, and may be configured to facilitate taping of the HVAC actuator to the outer surface of the insulating layer. It may be shaped to provide a front-facing surface that is suitable for receiving tape to provide a seal between the taping flange and the outer surface of the insulating layer. In some cases, the taping flange may extend outward from the housing around the entire perimeter of the housing. The taping flange may be formed integrally with the housing, or it formed separately and coupled to the housing.

AIR QUALITY BASED VENTILATION CONTROL FOR HVAC SYSTEMS

An HVAC controller and/or server may be programmed to determine if ventilation of a building is desired based, at least in part, on the one or more user-specified air quality thresholds stored in a memory, and one or more of a measure of indoor air quality and a measure of outdoor air quality. The air quality parameter threshold may relate to an air quality index, an air pollutant concentration, a smog alert, a pollen count, a dew point, a chance of precipitation, and/or the like. In addition, the HVAC controller and/or server may take into account current or future weather conditions when determining the ventilation needs of a building. Upon determining that ventilation is needed or recommended, the HVAC controller may send or display a message to the user. The message may recommendation that the user open a window or operate a ventilation system, as desired.

WALL MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR WITH COMMONLY USED FIELD WIRE TERMINALS SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER

A wall mountable connector is configured for securing a thermostat to a wall. The wall mountable connector is further configured to provide electrical connections with field wires exiting the wall and in turn to provide electrical connection with the thermostat. In some instances, the wall mountable connector is configured to provide easier connections with the field wires. In some cases, for example, the wall mountable connector is configured to better accommodate more commonly used field wires, and in some cases, space the more commonly used field wires from one another.

WALL MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR WITH BUILT IN JUMPER FUNCTIONALITY

A wall mountable connector for securing a thermostat to a wall is disclosed. The wall mountable connector may include built in jumper functionality. In some cases, the wall mountable connector may include a plurality of wiring terminals as well as structure enabling an installer or other person to easily electrically connect (e.g. jumper) one or more of the wiring terminals in order to accommodate different equipment installations. For example, in some cases there may be a desire to electrically connect (e.g. jumper) or disconnect certain wiring terminals that correspond to transformer input terminals, which in some equipment installations are intended to be independently powered while in others they are not.

HVAC WALL MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR WITH MEMORY

A wall mountable connector configured to facilitate a user in removing a first thermostat from the wall mountable connector and installing a new, different second thermostat on the wall mountable connector without having to do any wiring work. The field wires remain coupled to the wall mountable connector, and the wall mountable connector provides the appropriate electrical connections between the field wires and the first and second thermostats. In some cases, the wall mountable connector may include a memory for storing data communicated by a first thermostat, and to communicate the stored data to a subsequently installed second thermostat. In some instances, the first and second thermostats may be selected from a line of compatible thermostats.

HVAC actuator with removable wire blocking tab

An HVAC actuator may include a rotatable output shaft, a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft, two or more wiring terminals, and a removable blocking tab configured to block wire attachment to at least one of the two or more wiring terminals. When the removable tab is removed, wire attachment to the previously blocked at least one wire terminals may no longer blocked. The removable block tab may be a break-away tab. The HVAC actuator may include a housing enclosing the drive mechanism, and the break-away tab may be integral to the housing. In some instances, the removable tab, once removed, is not configured to be reattached, but this is not required.

HVAC DAMPER SYSTEM

An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade that is configured to be positioned within a duct, such as a bypass duct of an HVAC system. A shaft is in communication with the damper blade, and an actuator or force adjustment mechanism is in communication with the shaft. The actuator or force adjustment mechanism may include a housing and a spring therein, where the spring is in communication with the shaft. The shaft, the damper blade, and the spring may be configured such that the shaft may affect movement of the damper blade about a rotation axis offset from a diametrical axis of the damper blade. 1. A forced air damper actuator assembly for applying a rotational bias force to a shaft of a damper blade that is disposed within an air duct in order to control a crack pressure of the air duct , the forced air damper actuator assembly comprising:a damper actuator configured to apply a rotational bias force to a shaft of a damper blade;an actuator housing for housing the damper actuator;a bias force adjuster accessible from outside of the actuator housing, the bias force adjuster usable by a user to manually adjust a bias force setting, which sets the rotational bias force that is applied by the damper actuator to the shaft; anda standoff for spacing the bias force adjuster from the air duct by a distance that facilitates an application of insulation around the air duct while leaving the bias force adjuster exposed and available for manual adjustment by the user.2. The forced air damper actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bias force adjuster is adjustable by hand without the use of tools.3. The forced air damper actuator assembly of claim 2 , wherein the bias force adjuster comprises a handle that is rotatable by hand to change the bias force setting.4. The forced air damper actuator assembly of claim 2 , wherein the bias force adjuster is rotated in a first direction to increase the bias force setting and is rotated in a second opposite direction to ...

JUMPER SWITCH FOR AN HVAC WALL MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR

A wall mountable connector for securing a thermostat to a wall may include a plurality of wiring terminals as well as structure enabling an installer or other person to easily electrically connect (e.g. jumper) two or more of the wiring terminals in order to accommodate different equipment installations. For example, in some cases there may be a desire to electrically connect (e.g. jumper) or disconnect certain wiring terminals that correspond to transformer input terminals, which in some equipment installations are intended to be independently powered while in others they are not. In some cases, the wall mountable connector may include a slider with a cam that selectively lifts a conductor to disconnect two or more wiring terminals. The wall mountable connector may also include structure that helps prevent electrically connecting field wires to particular wiring terminals in error, depending on the position of the slider. 1. A wall mountable connector for securing a thermostat to a wall , the wall mountable connector comprising:a housing;a field wire aperture extending through the back side of the housing and configured to accommodate one or more field wires;{'sub': 'C', 'a plurality of wiring terminals each connectable to one or more of the field wires, the plurality of wiring terminals including an R wiring terminal for electrically connecting a wire from a heat transformer, an Rwiring terminal for electrically connecting a wire from a cool and/or fan transformer, and a U wiring terminal for electrically connecting a wire from an accessory transformer;'}{'sub': C', 'C, 'a conductive switch member having an R leg disposed proximate the R wiring terminal, an Rleg disposed proximate the Rwiring terminal and a U leg disposed proximate the U wiring terminal; and'}{'sub': 'C', 'an R slider actuatable between a closed position in which the R leg electrically contacts the R wiring terminal and an open position in which the R slider moves the R leg out of electrical ...

HVAC ACTUATOR

An HVAC actuator coupleable to an HVAC component is disposed in or at an insulated duct. The HVAC actuator may include a housing and a taping flange. The taping flange may be spaced from the outer surface of the duct and adjacent to an outer surface of an insulated layer of the duct when the HVAC actuator is coupled to the HVAC component, and may be configured to facilitate taping of the HVAC actuator to the outer surface of the insulating layer. It may be shaped to provide a front-facing surface that is suitable for receiving tape to provide a seal between the taping flange and the outer surface of the insulating layer. In some cases, the taping flange may extend outward from the housing around the entire perimeter of the housing. The taping flange may be formed integrally with the housing, or it formed separately and coupled to the housing. 1. An HVAC actuator configured to actuate a damper in an HVAC duct , comprising:a rotatable output shaft having a range of rotation between a first end position and a second end position, the output shaft configured to actuate the damper within the HVAC duct when the HVAC actuator is operatively coupled to the damper;a drive mechanism configured to selectively rotate the output shaft;a housing for housing the drive mechanism, the housing having a front side that faces away from the damper, a back side that faces toward the damper when the HVAC actuator is operatively coupled to the damper, and a side wall extending back from the front side toward the back side;a position indicator viewable from the front side of the housing, the position indicator moves as the output shaft is rotated and indicates a current position of the output shaft along the range of rotation; andan end stop indicator that moves as an end stop position of the rotatable output shaft is adjusted along at least part of the range of rotation, the end stop indicator indicates a current position of an end stop, wherein at least part of the end stop indicator is ...

Wall mountable connector

Wall mountable connector with commonly used field wire terminals spaced from one another

A wall mountable connector is configured for securing a thermostat to a wall. The wall mountable connector is further configured to provide electrical connections with field wires exiting the wall and in turn to provide electrical connection with the thermostat. In some instances, the wall mountable connector is configured to provide easier connections with the field wires. In some cases, for example, the wall mountable connector is configured to better accommodate more commonly used field wires, and in some cases, space the more commonly used field wires from one another.

WALL MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR WITH WALL COVERING PLATE

A wall mountable connector assembly with an optional wall covering plate is disclosed. The wall mountable connector provides electrical connections to each of a plurality of field wires and is configured to provide electrical connections to a thermostat secured to the wall mountable connector. The optional wall covering plate is configured to fit over the wall mountable connector and provide a pleasing appearance.

Air quality based ventilation control for HVAC systems

An HVAC controller and/or server may be programmed to determine if ventilation of a building is desired based, at least in part, on the one or more user-specified air quality thresholds stored in a memory, and one or more of a measure of indoor air quality and a measure of outdoor air quality. The air quality parameter threshold may relate to an air quality index, an air pollutant concentration, a smog alert, a pollen count, a dew point, a chance of precipitation, and/or the like. In addition, the HVAC controller and/or server may take into account current or future weather conditions when determining the ventilation needs of a building. Upon determining that ventilation is needed or recommended, the HVAC controller may send or display a message to the user. The message may recommendation that the user open a window or operate a ventilation system, as desired.

AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF JUMPER SWITCH POSITION OF A WALL MOUNT CONNECTOR

A thermostat that is configured to be releasably secured to a wall mountable connector, wherein the wall mountable connector includes a jumper switch that permits an installer or other professional to easily form an electrical connection between different wiring terminals of the wall mountable connector in accordance with how particular field wires are connected to the wiring terminals of the wall mountable connector. The thermostat is further configured to automatically determine the position of the jumper switch of the wall mountable connector, and in some cases, change the control of at least some functionality of the thermostat and/or HVAC equipment depending on the position of the jumper switch. 1. A thermostat configured to be releasably secured to a wall mountable connector , wherein the wall mountable connector is configured to be secured to a wall and to provide electrical connections between the thermostat and HVAC equipment that is to be controlled by the thermostat , the wall mountable connector including a jumper switch , the thermostat comprising:a housing including a rear surface facing the wall mountable connector when the thermostat is secured to the wall mountable connector;a controller disposed within the housing, the controller operatively coupled to a plurality of terminals that are electrically coupled to corresponding terminals of the wall mountable connector when the thermostat is secured to the wall mountable connector;a jumper switch position detector configured to inform the controller whether the jumper switch of the wall mountable connector is in a first position or in a second position when the thermostat is secured to the wall mountable connector; andthe controller is configured to change the control of at least some functionality of the thermostat and/or HVAC equipment in accordance with whether the jumper switch is in the first position or in the second position.2. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein the rear surface facing of the ...

HVAC actuator with light indicator

An HVAC actuator includes an output shaft rotatable between first and second end positions and a drive mechanism to selectively drive the output shaft toward the first end position. The actuator may include a light source within its housing and a window to provide visibility of the light from the light source to an observer. An aperture member may be situated between the light source and the window and be configured to move as the output shaft is rotated. The aperture member may have spaced openings that transmit the light to the window at a plurality of positions of the output shaft such that the aperture member may cause the appearance of blinking of the light through the window as the output shaft is rotated toward the first end position. One of the openings may be configured to be in registration with the light source at the first end position.

POKE-IN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

An electrical connector includes a housing having contact channels with electrical contacts received therein each having a poke-in spring beam configured to engage an electrical wire when poked-in to the housing. The electrical contact is movable between a resting position when no wire is present in the wire channel and a clearance position where the electrical contact allows the electrical wire to be removed from the wire channel. Pivot levers are held by the housing and are coupled to corresponding electrical contacts with a pivot end pivotably coupled to the housing and a push button end having a push button pressed to move the corresponding electrical contact to the clearance position. When the electrical wire is loaded into the wire channel, the electrical contact is positioned in a pinching position in which the spring beam pinches against the electrical wire in physical contact with the electrical wire. 1. A wall mountable connector for securing a thermostat to a wall , the wall mountable connector having a front and a back , wherein the back is configured to be mountable toward a wall , the wall mountable connector comprising:a first connection block;a second connection block spaced from the first connection block;a field wire receiving cavity situated between the first connection block and the second connection block;a field wire aperture extending through the back of the wall mountable connector and into the field wire receiving cavity;the first connection block including a front that faces the front of the wall mountable connector and an inner side wall that defines at least part of the field wire receiving cavity and faces toward the second connection block;the second connection block including a front that faces the front of the wall mountable connector and an inner side wall that defines at least part of the field wire receiving cavity and faces toward the first connection block;the first connection block further including:a first column of pin ...

Wall mountable connector with built in jumper functionality

A wall mountable connector for securing a thermostat to a wall is disclosed. The wall mountable connector may include built in jumper functionality. In some cases, the wall mountable connector may include a plurality of wiring terminals as well as structure enabling an installer or other person to easily electrically connect (e.g. jumper) one or more of the wiring terminals in order to accommodate different equipment installations. For example, in some cases there may be a desire to electrically connect (e.g. jumper) or disconnect certain wiring terminals that correspond to transformer input terminals, which in some equipment installations are intended to be independently powered while in others they are not.

Wall mountable connector with wall covering plate

A wall mountable connector assembly with an optional wall covering plate is disclosed. The wall mountable connector provides electrical connections to each of a plurality of field wires and is configured to provide electrical connections to a thermostat secured to the wall mountable connector. The optional wall covering plate is configured to fit over the wall mountable connector and provide a pleasing appearance.

Poke-in electrical connector

An electrical connector includes a housing having contact channels with electrical contacts received therein each having a poke-in spring beam configured to engage an electrical wire when poked-in to the housing. The electrical contact is movable between a resting position when no wire is present in the wire channel and a clearance position where the electrical contact allows the electrical wire to be removed from the wire channel. Pivot levers are held by the housing and are coupled to corresponding electrical contacts with a pivot end pivotably coupled to the housing and a push button end having a push button pressed to move the corresponding electrical contact to the clearance position. When the electrical wire is loaded into the wire channel, the electrical contact is positioned in a pinching position in which the spring beam pinches against the electrical wire in physical contact with the electrical wire.

Jumper switch for an HVAC wall mountable connector

A wall mountable connector for securing a thermostat to a wall may include a plurality of wiring terminals as well as structure enabling an installer or other person to easily electrically connect (e.g. jumper) two or more of the wiring terminals in order to accommodate different equipment installations. For example, in some cases there may be a desire to electrically connect (e.g. jumper) or disconnect certain wiring terminals that correspond to transformer input terminals, which in some equipment installations are intended to be independently powered while in others they are not. In some cases, the wall mountable connector may include a slider with a cam that selectively lifts a conductor to disconnect two or more wiring terminals. The wall mountable connector may also include structure that helps prevent electrically connecting field wires to particular wiring terminals in error, depending on the position of the slider.

HVAC wall mountable connector with mounting features

A wall mountable connector is used for securing a thermostat to a wall. The wall mountable connector provides an electrical connection between a plurality of field wires of an HVAC system and corresponding terminals of a removably mounted thermostat. The wall mountable connector includes a plurality of mounting features that are configured to provide good securement of the wall mountable connector relative to the wall, and in some instances facilitate aligning at least one of the mounting feature of the wall mountable connector with a stud within the wall.

WALL MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR FOR AN HVAC CONTROLLER

A wall mountable connector may be secured to a wall in order to provide mechanical and electrical connections to a thermostat. In some cases, the wall mountable connector and the thermostat may, in combination, be configured to permit the thermostat to attach to the wall mountable connector only when the thermostat is in a particular orientation relative to the wall mountable connector. In some cases, the wall mountable connector includes a plurality of pin terminals that are configured to accommodate a plurality of pins extending from the thermostat. The interaction between the pins and the pin terminals may provide a lock and key arrangement between the wall mountable connector and the thermostat. 1. A wall mountable connector for securing a thermostat to a wall , the wall mountable connector comprising:a housing having a front side and a back side, the back side is configured to be mountable to a wall;the housing defining a male portion that extends away from the back side and to the front side of the housing, the male portion is configured to extend into and be received by a recess in a back side of a thermostat;the housing defining a field wire aperture through the back side of the housing to accommodate one or more field wires; anda first column of pin terminals configured to accommodate a first column of pins extending from the back side of a thermostat, the first column of pin terminals being positioned on the male portion of the housing such that the first column of pin terminals only accommodates the first column of pins extending from the back side of the thermostat when the thermostat is properly oriented relative to the wall mountable connector.2. The wall mountable connector of claim 1 , wherein the male portion of the housing is shaped to be keyed to the recess in the back side of the thermostat so as to only allow the male portion of the housing to be received by the recess in the back side of the thermostat when the thermostat is properly oriented ...

Thermostat housing with pc board locating apertures

A thermostat that is configured to couple to a wall mountable connector includes a plurality of pins that extend out the back of the thermostat and that are intended to mate with corresponding pin terminals of the wall mountable connector and provide electrical connections between the thermostat and the wall mountable connector. In some cases, the plurality of pins of the thermostat are secured to a printed circuit board within the thermostat housing. A plurality of apertures formed in the back of the thermostat housing may be configured to accommodate the plurality of pins and to help align the printed circuit board with the thermostat housing. This may be particularly beneficial when assembling the printed circuit board with the thermostat housing.

WALL MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONFIGURATION

A wall mountable connector to provide mechanical and electrical connections for a thermostat. The wall mountable connector may include a field wire receiving cavity, with a first column of wiring terminals and a second column of wiring terminals, with each of the wiring terminals configured to receive a field wire. Each of a first column of pin terminals may be electrically coupled with each of the first column of wiring terminals and each of a second column of pin terminals may be electrically coupled with each of the second column of wiring terminals. In some cases, the first column of pin terminals may be spaced a distance of 3 to 20 millimeters from a first side edge of the housing, and the second column of pin terminals may be spaced a distance of 3 to 20 millimeters from an opposing second side edge of the housing. 1. A wall mountable connector for securing a thermostat to a wall , the wall mountable connector comprising:a housing having a front side and a back side, the back side is configured to be mountable to a wall, the housing having a first side edge and an opposing second side edge;the housing defining a field wire receiving cavity;the housing defining a field wire aperture through the back side of the housing and into the field wire receiving cavity, the field wire aperture configured to accommodate one or more field wires; a first column of pin terminals configured to accommodate a first column of pins extending backward from the thermostat;', 'a first column of wiring terminals each electrical coupled with a corresponding one of the first column of pin terminals, with each of the first column of wiring terminals configured to electrically connect to a field wire;, 'a first connection block positioned along a first side of the field wire receiving cavity, the first wiring connection block including a second column of pin terminals configured to accommodate a second column of pins extending backward from the thermostat;', 'a second column of wiring ...

HVAC actuator with range adjustment

An HVAC actuator configured to actuate an HVAC component may include a rotatable output shaft having a full range of rotation between a first end position and a second end position, a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft, and a housing having a front side that faces away from the HVAC component. The HVAC actuator may include a range adjustment lever manipulatable from the front side of the housing that allows a user to selectively limit rotation of the output shaft to a reduced range that is a subset of the full range. In some instances, the range adjustment lever allows the user to select between two or more predetermined reduced ranges. The two or more predetermined reduced ranges may each include the first end position but have a different second stop position, or include the second end position but have a different first stop position.

HVAC WALL MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR WITH MOUNTING FEATURES

A wall mountable connector may be used for securing a thermostat to a wall. The wall mountable connector may provide an electrical connection between a plurality of field wires of an HVAC system and corresponding terminals of a removably mounted thermostat. The wall mountable connector may include a plurality of mounting features that are configured to provide good securement of the wall mountable connector relative to the wall, and in some instances facilitate aligning at least one of the mounting feature of the wall mountable connector with a stud within the wall. 1. A wall mountable connector for securing a thermostat to a wall , the wall mountable connector comprising:a housing having a front side, a back side, a left side and a right side, the back side is configured to be mountable toward the wall;the housing defining a field wire receiving cavity;the housing defining a field wire aperture through the back side of the housing and into the field wire receiving cavity, the field wire aperture configured to accommodate one or more field wires;a first wiring connection block positioned along a left side of the field wire receiving cavity, the first wiring connection block configured to electrically connect to one or more field wires;a first column of pin terminals positioned along the left side of the field wire receiving cavity and adjacent the first wiring connection block, the first column of pin terminals configured to accept a corresponding first column of pins of the thermostat;a second wiring connection block positioned along a right side of the field wire receiving cavity, the second wiring connection block configured to electrically connect to one or more field wires;a second column of pin terminals positioned along the right side of the field wire receiving cavity and adjacent the second wiring connection block, the second column of pin terminals configured to accept a corresponding second column of pins of the thermostat;an upper mounting feature ...

HVAC DAMPER SYSTEM

An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade that is configured to be positioned within a duct, such as a bypass duct of an HVAC system. A shaft is in communication with the damper blade, and an actuator or force adjustment mechanism is in communication with the shaft. The actuator or force adjustment mechanism may include a housing and a spring therein, where the spring is in communication with the shaft. The shaft, the damper blade, and the spring may be configured such that the shaft may affect movement of the damper blade about a rotation axis offset from a diametrical axis of the damper blade. 1. A damper system for use in conjunction with a duct , the damper system comprising:a rotatable shaft having an axis of rotation;a damper blade configured to be positioned within the duct, the damper blade having a center of gravity and is fixed to the rotatable shaft such that the axis of rotation of the rotatable shaft is offset from the center of gravity of the damper blade, the damper blade is rotatable by the rotatable shaft between a closed damper position and an open damper position;one or more weights secured to the damper blade such that the center of gravity of the damper blade in combination with the one or more weights is closer to the axis of rotation of the rotatable shaft than the center of gravity of the damper blade by itself; an actuator housing operatively coupled to the duct;', 'a spring disposed within the actuator housing and operatively coupled to the rotatable shaft, the spring supplying a bias force at least part of which is operatively delivered to the rotatable shaft and used to bias the damper blade toward the closed damper position;', 'a bias force adjuster operatively coupled to the spring and accessible from outside of the actuator housing, the bias force adjuster usable by a user to manually adjust a bias force setting of the bias force adjuster, wherein the bias force setting is representative of the bias force that is supplied ...

AIR QUALITY BASED VENTILATION CONTROL FOR HVAC SYSTEMS

An HVAC controller and/or server may be programmed to determine if ventilation of a building is desired based, at least in part, on the one or more user-specified air quality thresholds stored in a memory, and one or more of a measure of indoor air quality and a measure of outdoor air quality. The air quality parameter threshold may relate to an air quality index, an air pollutant concentration, a smog alert, a pollen count, a dew point, a chance of precipitation, and/or the like. In addition, the HVAC controller and/or server may take into account current or future weather conditions when determining the ventilation needs of a building. Upon determining that ventilation is needed or recommended, the HVAC controller may send or display a message to the user. The message may recommendation that the user open a window or operate a ventilation system, as desired. 1. A building controller configured to communicate with and control one or more components of an HVAC system of a building , the building controller comprising:an input/output port for sending and/or receiving data over a network:a memory for storing one or more operating parameters including one or more user-specified air quality thresholds;a user interface; anda controller coupled to the input/output port, the memory, and the user interface, the controller configured to receive and accept one or more user-specified air quality thresholds from a user via the user interface, the controller further configured to receive a first signal indicative of a measure of indoor air quality, the controller configured to receive a second signal indicative of a measure of outdoor air quality, the controller further configured to determine if ventilation of the building is desired based, at least in part, the one or more user-specified air quality thresholds stored in the memory and one or more of the measure of indoor air quality and the measure of outdoor air quality.2. The building controller of claim 1 , wherein the ...

BLUETOOTH THERMOSTAT AND HUB

A system and approach for remote reading, setting and control of devices such as thermostats. A phone, such as a smartphone, a gateway and a cloud may be incorporated relative to interaction with the device or devices. The gateway may have a hub that has bluetooth communication capabilities with the device. The hub may be connected to a router that in turn is connected to a cloud in a wireless or wired manner. The phone may communicate with the cloud to achieve interaction with the device. The hub may also handle WiFi communications. The gateway may instead be a phone that contains an app which lets operate as a gateway for communications with the cloud. There may be one or more devices that are a part of one or more home area networks that are connected to a gateway via bluetooth and WiFi, and in turn connected to the cloud. 1. A thermostat system comprising:a thermostat having bluetooth capability;a hub having a bluetooth connection with the thermostat, and having WiFi capability;a router having a WiFi connection with the hub and a cloud for transactions on cloud computing; anda smart phone or tablet having a WiFi connection with the cloud; andwherein the smart phone or tablet has transmission and reception of signals to and from the thermostat.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the smart phone and the thermostat within a certain proximity of each other can have peer to peer communication over bluetooth.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hub provides a gateway to the cloud for remote access and data warehousing.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the hub further is a gateway to one or more additional bluetooth devices.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein:the one or more additional bluetooth devices are connected to a first home area network; andthe one or more WiFi devices are connected to a second home area network.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:one or more additional hubs; andwherein each of the one or more additional hubs has a bluetooth ...

HUMIDIFIER WITH FIELD-REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

A humidifier having a field-replaceable water heating enclosure and a humidifier main unit configured to receive the field-replaceable water heating enclosure is provided. The field-replaceable water heating enclosure may include a water inlet, a water outlet, a water vapor outlet, and a resistive heating element. The humidifier main unit may be configured to provide water to the field-replaceable water heating enclosure via the water inlet when the field-replaceable water heating enclosure is received by the humidifier main unit. To facilitate this, the humidifier main unit may include a manifold structured to interface with the water inlet, the water outlet, and the water vapor outlet. The humidifier main unit also may be configured to provide electrical power to the resistive heating element of the field-replaceable water heating enclosure when the field-replaceable water heating enclosure is received by the humidifier main unit. 1. A humidifier , comprising: a water inlet;', 'a water outlet;', 'a water vapor outlet;', 'a resistive heating element;, 'a field-replaceable water heating enclosure, the enclosure including provide water to the field-replaceable water heating enclosure via the water inlet when the field-replaceable water heating enclosure is received by the humidifier main unit; and', 'provide electrical power to the resistive heating element of the field-replaceable water heating enclosure when the field-replaceable water heating enclosure is received by the humidifier main unit., 'a humidifier main unit configured to receive the field-replaceable water heating enclosure, the humidifier main unit further configured to2. The humidifier of claim 1 , wherein the humidifier main unit is configured to provide electrical power to the resistive heating element of the field-replaceable water heating enclosure via an electrical connector claim 1 , wherein the electrical connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts claim 1 , including a pair of ...

Damper system control module

A control module configured to control operation of a damper assembly includes an air damper configured to be disposed within an air duct and movable between an open end position and a closed end position, the air duct providing conditioned air to a register boot proximate the air duct. The control module includes a control module housing that is securable to the register boot. A controller is disposed within the control module housing and is configured to generate damper position control signals, the controller providing the damper position control signals to the damper assembly via a control cable that operably couples the control module with the damper assembly. An antenna extends from the control module housing and is operably coupled to the controller, and is configured to extend through an opening formed within a wall of the register boot to be positioned exterior to the register boot.

ROOM CONDITIONING COMFORT SWITCH

The disclosure is directed to a control device configured to control the distribution of conditioned air, or liquid, to a space inside a building. In some examples, the control device may be a wall mounted switch, similar to a light switch, inside or near the space. Operating the switch may send signals to control the position of a vent, or a valve, to allow or prevent conditioned air, or liquid, from changing the environment of the space in the building. 1. A system comprising: one or more dampers;', 'a motor configured to adjust a positioning of the one or more dampers to at least a first damper position and a second damper position, wherein in the first damper position, the one or more dampers are substantially open and in the second damper position, the one or more dampers are substantially closed;', 'receiver circuitry; and', 'a first power source configured to deliver power to the motor and the receiver circuitry;, 'a register device comprising a housing configured to be mounted to a wall;', 'a first user input mechanism configured to receive user input;', wirelessly transmit, in response to a first user input at the first user input mechanism, a first signal to the receiver circuitry of the register device to cause the motor to adjust the positioning of the one or more dampers to the first damper position; and', 'wirelessly transmit, in response to a second user input at the first user input mechanism, a second signal to the receiver circuitry of the register device to cause the motor to adjust the positioning of the one or more dampers to the second damper position; and, 'transmitter circuitry configured to, 'a second power source configured to deliver power to the transmitter circuitry., 'a controller device comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first user input mechanism comprises one of a toggle switch claim 1 , a rotary switch claim 1 , a rocker switch claim 1 , a push button switch claim 1 , or a slider switch.3. The system of claim 1 , ...

HVAC ACTUATOR WITH LIGHT INDICATOR

An HVAC actuator includes an output shaft rotatable between first and second end positions and a drive mechanism to selectively drive the output shaft toward the first end position. The actuator may include a light source within its housing and a window to provide visibility of the light from the light source to an observer. An aperture member may be situated between the light source and the window and be configured to move as the output shaft is rotated. The aperture member may have spaced openings that transmit the light to the window at a plurality of positions of the output shaft such that the aperture member may cause the appearance of blinking of the light through the window as the output shaft is rotated toward the first end position. One of the openings may be configured to be in registration with the light source at the first end position. 1. An HVAC actuator , comprising:an output shaft rotatable between a first end position and a second end position;a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft toward the first end position;a housing substantially enclosing the drive mechanism;a first light source configured to provide first light having a first color, the first light source is disposed within the housing, and wherein the housing includes a first window positioned to provide visibility of the first light from the first light source to an observer external the housing; andan aperture member situated between the first light source and the first window of the housing, the aperture member is configured to move as the output shaft is rotated, with the aperture member having two or more spaced openings that transmit the first light to the first window at each of two or more positions of the output shaft.2. The HVAC actuator of claim 1 , wherein the two or more openings of the aperture member are configured to cause the appearance of blinking of the first light through the first window as the output shaft is rotated toward the first end ...

HVAC ACTUATOR WITH TAPING FLANGE

An HVAC actuator coupleable to an HVAC component is disposed in or at an insulated duct. The HVAC actuator may include a housing and a taping flange. The taping flange may be spaced from the outer surface of the duct and adjacent to an outer surface of an insulated layer of the duct when the HVAC actuator is coupled to the HVAC component, and may be configured to facilitate taping of the HVAC actuator to the outer surface of the insulating layer. It may be shaped to provide a front-facing surface that is suitable for receiving tape to provide a seal between the taping flange and the outer surface of the insulating layer. In some cases, the taping flange may extend outward from the housing around the entire perimeter of the housing. The taping flange may be formed integrally with the housing, or it formed separately and coupled to the housing. 1. An HVAC actuator coupleable to an HVAC component disposed in or at an insulated duct , wherein the insulated duct includes a duct having a duct wall , an outer surface of the duct , an insulating layer around the outer surface of the duct , and an outer surface of the insulating layer , the HVAC actuator comprising:a coupling mechanism configured to couple the HVAC actuator to the HVAC component;a housing having a back side facing the duct and a front side facing away from the duct; anda taping flange that is configured to extend transversely away from the housing and provides a taping surface facing away from the duct, the taping flange is further configured to be spaced from the outer surface of the duct and adjacent to the outer surface of the insulated layer of the duct when the HVAC actuator is coupled to the HVAC component.2. The HVAC actuator of claim 1 , wherein the taping flange is configured to facilitate taping of the HVAC actuator to the outer surface of the insulating layer.3. The HVAC actuator of claim 2 , wherein the taping flange is shaped to provide a front-facing surface that is suitable for receiving tape ...

HVAC ACTUATOR WITH REMOVABLE WIRE BLOCKING TAB

An HVAC actuator may include a rotatable output shaft, a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft, two or more wiring terminals, and a removable blocking tab configured to block wire attachment to at least one of the two or more wiring terminals. When the removable tab is removed, wire attachment to the previously blocked at least one wire terminals may no longer blocked. The removable block tab may be a break-away tab. The HVAC actuator may include a housing enclosing the drive mechanism, and the break-away tab may be integral to the housing. In some instances, the removable tab, once removed, is not configured to be reattached, but this is not required. 1. An HVAC actuator , comprising:an output shaft rotatable between a first end position and a second end position;a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft toward the first end position;two or more wiring terminals; anda removable blocking tab configured to block wire attachment to at least one of the two or more wiring terminals, wherein when the removable tab is removed, wire attachment to the previously blocked at least one wire terminals is no longer blocked.2. The HVAC actuator of claim 1 , wherein the removable block tab is a break-away tab.3. The HVAC actuator of claim 2 , further comprising a housing enclosing the drive mechanism claim 2 , wherein the break-away tab is integral to the housing.4. The HVAC actuator of claim 1 , wherein the removable tab claim 1 , once removed claim 1 , is not configured to be reattached.5. The HVAC actuator of claim 1 , wherein the two or more wiring terminals include a first wiring terminal claim 1 , a second wiring terminal and a third wiring terminal claim 1 , wherein the removable blocking tab is configured to block wire attachment to the second wiring terminal.6. The HVAC actuator of claim 1 , further comprising a spring configured to drive the output shaft toward the second end position.7. The HVAC actuator of claim 6 , ...

HVAC ACTUATOR WITH RANGE ADJUSTMENT

An HVAC actuator configured to actuate an HVAC component may include a rotatable output shaft having a full range of rotation between a first end position and a second end position, a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft, and a housing having a front side that faces away from the HVAC component. The HVAC actuator may include a range adjustment lever manipulatable from the front side of the housing that allows a user to selectively limit rotation of the output shaft to a reduced range that is a subset of the full range. In some instances, the range adjustment lever allows the user to select between two or more predetermined reduced ranges. The two or more predetermined reduced ranges may each include the first end position but have a different second stop position, or include the second end position but have a different first stop position. 1. An HVAC actuator configured to actuate an HVAC component , comprising:a rotatable output shaft having a full range of rotation between a first end position and a second end position, the output shaft configured to actuate the HVAC component when the HVAC actuator is operatively coupled to the HVAC component;a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft;a housing for housing the drive mechanism, the housing having a front side that faces away from the HVAC component and a back side that faces toward the HVAC component when the HVAC actuator is operatively coupled to the HVAC component; anda range adjustment lever manipulatable from the front side of the housing that allows a user to selectively limit rotation of the output shaft to a reduced range that is a subset of the full range of motion.2. The HVAC actuator of claim 1 , wherein the range adjustment lever allows the user to select between two or more predetermined reduced ranges.3. The HVAC actuator of claim 2 , wherein the two or more predetermined reduced ranges each includes the first end position but has a different second ...

HVAC ACTUATOR WITH POSITION INDICATOR

An HVAC actuator configured to actuate an HVAC component may include a rotatable output shaft having a range of rotation between a first end position and a second end position, a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft, and a housing for housing the drive mechanism. The HVAC actuator may include a position indicator viewable from a front side of the housing that moves as the output shaft is rotated such that the position indicator indicates a current position of the output shaft. The position indicator may include an indicator wheel that is directly coupled to the output shaft of the HVAC actuator and may rotate with the output shaft. The indicator wheel may have one or more markings that move with the indicator wheel. The one or more markings may include a line extending in a radial direction from a rotation axis of the indicator wheel. 1. An HVAC actuator configured to actuate an HVAC component , comprising:a rotatable output shaft having a range of rotation between a first end position and a second end position, the output shaft configured to actuate the HVAC component when the HVAC actuator is operatively coupled to the HVAC component;a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft;a housing for housing the drive mechanism, the housing having a front side that faces away from the HVAC component and a back side that faces toward the HVAC component when the HVAC actuator is operatively coupled to the HVAC component; anda position indicator viewable from the front side of the housing, the position indicator moves as the output shaft is rotated and the position indicator indicates a current position of the output shaft.2. The HVAC actuator of claim 1 , wherein the position indicator includes an indicator wheel that is operatively coupled to the output shaft of the HVAC actuator and rotates with the output shaft claim 1 , and wherein the indicator wheel has one or more markings that move with the indicator wheel and that ...

Hvac controller with a zone commissioning mode

An HVAC controller may have an operational mode in which the HVAC controller provides operational instructions, and a commissioning mode in which a plurality of wireless devices can be enrolled. While in the commissioning mode, the HVAC controller is configured to accept a first input from a user via the user interface that designates a first zone of the plurality of zones and causes each of two or more first wireless devices that are subsequently placed in an enrollment mode by the user to be enrolled in the first zone, and to subsequently accept a second input from the user via the user interface that designates a second zone of the plurality of zones and causes each of two or more second wireless devices that are subsequently placed in an enrollment mode by the user to be enrolled in the second zone.

ADAPTER PLATE WITH MOUNTING FEATURES FOR A WALL MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR

An adapter plate may be used to secure a wall mountable connector to a junction box by engaging mounting features of the wall mountable connector. In some cases, the wall mountable connector may be directly secured to a wall via fasteners that extend through the same mounting features of the wall mountable connector. In some cases, the adapter plate may be configured such that the wall mountable connector can be secured to the adapter plate simply by pressing the wall mountable connector into position on the adapter plate, where mounting latches of the adapter plate engage the mounting apertures of the wall mountable connector. The wall mountable connector may be an HVAC wall mountable connector that provides an electrical connection between a plurality of field wires of an HVAC system and corresponding terminals of a removably mounted thermostat.

CONFIGURABLE ELECTRODE HUMIDIFIER ALLOWING FOR VARIOUS INJECTS

An electrode humidifier device having a cartridge and a reconfigurable steam nozzle, connected to the cartridge that may be changeable between a direct and a remote mounting. Fill and drain valves on a manifold may be operated to add or drain water, respectively, in the cartridge. A sensor may indicate a water level in the cartridge. A controller may be connected to the sensor, and the fill and drain valves. A steam output capacity of the cartridge may be maintained at a predetermined magnitude by controlling the level of water with a controller. The cartridge may have one or more handles for easily inserting or removing the cartridge in a housing. The manifold may be installed in the drain pan for easier cartridge replacement. The humidifier device may be directly mounted on an air duct of a heating system or can be installed remotely. 1. A configurable electrode steam humidifier comprising:a housing;a cartridge situated in the housing;a reconfigurable steam nozzle connected within the housing via a hose to an output of the cartridge;a manifold situated in the housing and having a fluid connection to an input to the cartridge;a drain valve connected via a hose to the manifold; anda fill valve connected via hose to the manifold; andwherein the manifold is rotatable relative to the housing.2. The humidifier of claim 1 , wherein the reconfigurable steam nozzle comprises one of two or more configurations for mounting a nozzle.3. The humidifier of claim 2 , wherein the two or more configurations for mounting a steam nozzle are selected from a group comprising at least a direct mounting and a remote mounting.4. The humidifier of claim 3 , wherein:the direct mounting configuration has a steam nozzle connected via a hose to the output of the cartridge and the steam nozzle protrudes out of the housing, and is inserted directly into an air duct; andthe remote mounting configuration has a steam nozzle connected via a hose to the output of the cartridge and the steam nozzle ...

WALL MOUNT CONNECTOR INCLUDING MEMORY

A thermostat that is configured to be releasably secured to a wall mountable connector, wherein the wall mountable connector includes a jumper switch that permits an installer or other professional to easily form an electrical connection between different wiring terminals of the wall mountable connector in accordance with how particular field wires are connected to the wiring terminals of the wall mountable connector. The thermostat is further configured to automatically determine the position of the jumper switch of the wall mountable connector, and in some cases, change the control of at least some functionality of the thermostat and/or HVAC equipment depending on the position of the jumper switch. 1. (canceled)2. A wall mountable connector comprising:a housing configured to be releasably secured to a thermostat and configured to be mounted to a wall;a thermostat connection configured to electrically connect to the thermostat when the thermostat is releasably secured to the housing; anda memory configured to be operatively connected to the thermostat when the thermostat is electrically connected to the thermostat connection.3. The wall mountable connector of claim 2 , wherein the memory is disposed within the housing.4. The wall mountable connector of claim 2 , further comprising a door mechanically connected to the housing claim 2 , wherein the door is movable between a closed position and an open position claim 2 , and wherein the memory is disposed on the door.5. The wall mountable connector of claim 2 , wherein the housing defines a connection receiving cavity configured to receive one or more field wires claim 2 , the one or more field wires being configured to be electrically connected to heating claim 2 , ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment claim 2 , wherein the memory is disposed within connection receiving cavity.6. The wall mountable connector of claim 2 , wherein the memory is configured to store data claim 2 , settings and other ...

BUILDING HEALTH ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A monitoring system for monitoring a status of a building comprising a first sensor configured to detect a first condition in the space and a second sensor configured to detect a second condition in the space is disclosed. The system may further comprise a memory for storing one or more rules each configured to identify one or more issues in the space based on the first and/or second conditions in the space and a communications module configured to communicate with a remote device over a network. A controller may be configured to apply the one or more rules to the first and second detected conditions in the space to identify the one or more issues and provide a notification to the remote device via the communications module. 1. A method for monitoring a status of a building , wherein the building includes one or more sensors each detecting a sensed condition , the method comprising: a rule defined event; and', 'an issue that occurs if said rule defined event occurs over a predefined length of time;, 'storing two or more rules, each rule definingmonitoring the one or more detected events or sensed conditions of the one or more sensors over time,repeatedly applying the two or more rules to the one or more sensed conditions of the one or more sensors to identify when a rule defined event of the two or more rules occurs; andissuing a notification to a user, the notification including the rule defined event and the issue associated with said rule defined event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rule defined event for at least one rule comprises a humidity reading over a threshold for a predetermined length of time.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rule defined event for at least one rule comprises a temperature reading over a threshold for a predetermined length of time.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rule defined event for at least one rule comprises a temperature reading under a threshold for a predetermined length of time in combination with a humidity ...

BLUETOOTH THERMOSTAT AND HUB

A system and approach for remote reading, setting and control of devices such as thermostats. A phone, such as a smartphone, a gateway and a cloud may be incorporated relative to interaction with the device or devices. The gateway may have a hub that has bluetooth communication capabilities with the device. The hub may be connected to a router that in turn is connected to a cloud in a wireless or wired manner. The phone may communicate with the cloud to achieve interaction with the device. The hub may also handle WiFi communications. The gateway may instead be a phone that contains an app which lets operate as a gateway for communications with the cloud. There may be one or more devices that are a part of one or more home area networks that are connected to a gateway via bluetooth and WiFi, and in turn connected to the cloud. 111-. (canceled)12: A method for device commissioning with a bluetooth comprising:pairing a smart phone with a thermostat having bluetooth capability;doing a handshake with the thermostat to confirm pairing and communication;querying an app on the smart phone for an ISU (installation setup);confirming the ISU;querying and transferring an address number from the thermostat to the cloud or smart phone; andregistering the thermostat at a cloud with the app of the smart phone.13: The method of claim 12 , wherein:the thermostat continuously broadcasts an advertisement which is information to the smart phone;the paired smart phone controls, connects, changes a state, gets confirmation and disconnects; andthe thermostat is open for control by any paired smart phone in a vicinity of the thermostat.14: The method of claim 12 , wherein:a bluetooth connection of the smart phone thermostat is continuous;the connection of the smart phone is on a priority list; andwhen the smart phone leaves a vicinity of the thermostat, the smart phone loses connection and a second smart phone next on the prioritized list can connect to the smart phone and thus control the ...

WALL MOUNT CONNECTOR INCLUDING MEMORY

A thermostat that is configured to be releasably secured to a wall mountable connector, wherein the wall mountable connector includes a jumper switch that permits an installer or other professional to easily form an electrical connection between different wiring terminals of the wall mountable connector in accordance with how particular field wires are connected to the wiring terminals of the wall mountable connector. The thermostat is further configured to automatically determine the position of the jumper switch of the wall mountable connector, and in some cases, change the control of at least some functionality of the thermostat and/or HVAC equipment depending on the position of the jumper switch. 1. A wall mountable connector comprising:a housing configured to be releasably secured to a control unit, wherein the housing is configured to be mounted to a wall;a connection configured to electrically connect to the control unit when the control unit is releasably secured to the housing; and operatively connected to the control unit when the control unit is electrically connected to the connection,', 'communicate with the control unit while the control unit is releasably secured to the housing, and', 'store information from the control unit., 'a memory configured to be2. The wall mountable connector of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to receive user input to control a heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.3. The wall mountable connector of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to receive user input to control a security system.4. The wall mountable connector of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to receive user input to control a fire suppression system or an energy management system5. The wall mountable connector of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to communicate via wireless link with one or more of a heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) claim 1 , a security ...

Building health analysis and management system

A monitoring system for monitoring a status of a building comprising a first sensor configured to detect a first condition in the space and a second sensor configured to detect a second condition in the space is disclosed. The system may further comprise a memory for storing one or more rules each configured to identify one or more issues in the space based on the first and/or second conditions in the space and a communications module configured to communicate with a remote device over a network. A controller may be configured to apply the one or more rules to the first and second detected conditions in the space to identify the one or more issues and provide a notification to the remote device via the communications module.

HVAC CONTROLLER WITH AIR FLOW BARRIER

A wall plate assembly for an HVAC controller may include a rear plate including an aperture extending through the rear plate and a front plate securable to the rear plate. In some cases, the front plate may have a recessed portion that is recessed back toward the rear plate and align with the aperture in the rear plate. An air flow barrier may be secured to the recessed portion of the front plate. The air flow barrier may include a barrier surface that covers a portion of the aperture formed in the recessed portion of the front plate to reduce air infiltration. The air flow barrier may include an air flow barrier aperture that is sized to accommodate wires passing through the aperture in the recessed portion of the front plate for connection to a wire connection block of the front plate. 1. A wall plate assembly for an HVAC Controller , the wall plate assembly having a front and a rear , the wall plate assembly comprising:a rear plate;a front plate securable to the rear plate with one or more electrical components situated between the front plate and the rear plate;the rear plate including an aperture extending through the rear plate; a wire connection block accessible from the front of the wall plate assembly;', 'a connector accessible from the front of the wall plate assembly, the connector is configured to provide electrical signals between the wall plate assembly and an HVAC controller when the HVAC controller is connected to the wall plate assembly; and, 'the front plate having a recessed portion that is recessed toward the rear plate, the recessed portion of the front plate is configured to align with the aperture in the rear plate, the recessed portion of the front plate including an aperture that is at least partially aligned with the aperture in the rear plate, the front plate further comprisingan air flow barrier secured to the recessed portion of the front plate, the air flow barrier including a barrier surface that covers a portion of the aperture formed ...

HVAC ACTUATOR WITH RANGE ADJUSTMENT

An HVAC actuator configured to actuate an HVAC component may include a rotatable output shaft having a full range of rotation between a first end position and a second end position, a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft, and a housing having a front side that faces away from the HVAC component. The HVAC actuator may include a range adjustment lever manipulatable from the front side of the housing that allows a user to selectively limit rotation of the output shaft to a reduced range that is a subset of the full range. In some instances, the range adjustment lever allows the user to select between two or more predetermined reduced ranges. The two or more predetermined reduced ranges may each include the first end position but have a different second stop position, or include the second end position but have a different first stop position. 1. An HVAC actuator configured to actuate an HVAC component , comprising:a rotatable output shaft having a full range of rotation between a first end position and a second end position, the output shaft configured to actuate the HVAC component when the HVAC actuator is operatively coupled to the HVAC component;a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft;a housing for housing the drive mechanism, the housing having a front side that faces away from the HVAC component and a back side that faces toward the HVAC component when the HVAC actuator is operatively coupled to the HVAC component; anda range adjustment lever manipulatable from the front side of the housing that allows a user to selectively limit rotation of the output shaft to a reduced range that is a subset of the full range of motion.2. The HVAC actuator of claim 1 , wherein the range adjustment lever allows the user to select between two or more predetermined reduced ranges.3. The HVAC actuator of claim 2 , wherein the two or more predetermined reduced ranges each includes the first end position but has a different second ...

RETROFIT DAMPER CONTROL WITH COLLAPSIBLE BLADE AND REMOTELY ACTUATED LATCH MECHANISM

A damper assembly is configured for deployment in an existing forced air duct that supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a vent cover secured relative to the register boot. The damper assembly includes a damper frame having an at least substantially obround shaped frame periphery and a damper blade having an at least substantially obround shaped blade periphery. A damper insert arm is biased into a deployment configuration in which the damper insert arm is at least substantially perpendicular to the damper frame and is movable into an operational configuration in which the damper insert arm is at least substantially parallel with the damper frame. A latch is configured to releasably engage the damper insert arm in order to hold the damper insert arm in the deployment configuration. 1. A damper assembly configured for deployment in a forced air duct that supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a vent cover secured relative to the register boot , the damper assembly comprising:a damper frame having a frame periphery;a damper blade having a blade periphery complementary to the frame periphery;a damper insert arm pivotally secured to the damper frame and biased into a deployment configuration in which the damper insert arm is at least substantially perpendicular to the damper frame;the damper insert arm movable from the deployment configuration into an operational configuration in which the damper insert arm is at least substantially parallel with the damper frame; anda latch secured relative to the damper frame and configured to releasably engage the damper insert arm in order to hold the damper insert arm in the deployment configuration so that the damper assembly can be inserted through the register boot and into an operational position within the existing forced air duct.2. The damper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a spring biasing the damper insert arm toward the operational configuration.3. The damper assembly of claim 1 , ...

DAMPER SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE WITH RADIO CONTROLLER ANTENNA FOR INSTALLATION

A control module configured to control operation of a damper assembly includes an air damper configured to be disposed within an air duct and movable between an open end position and a closed end position, the air duct providing conditioned air to a register boot proximate the air duct. The control module includes a control module housing that is securable to the register boot. A controller is disposed within the control module housing and is configured to generate damper position control signals, the controller providing the damper position control signals to the damper assembly via a control cable that operably couples the control module with the damper assembly. An antenna extends from the control module housing and is operably coupled to the controller, and is configured to extend through an opening formed within a wall of the register boot to be positioned exterior to the register boot. 1. A control module configured to control operation of a damper assembly , the damper assembly including an air damper configured to be disposed within an air duct and movable between an open end position and a closed end position , the air duct providing conditioned air to a register boot proximate the air duct , the control module comprising:a control module housing configured to be secured to the register boot;a controller disposed within the control module housing and configured to generate damper position control signals, the controller providing the damper position control signals to the damper assembly via a control cable that operably couples the control module with the damper assembly; andan antenna extending from the control module housing and operably coupled to the controller, the antenna configured to extend through an opening formed within a wall of the register boot to be positioned exterior to the register boot.2. The control module of claim 1 , wherein the control module housing has a curved outer surface from which the antenna extends to accommodate a curve in ...

RETROFIT DAMPER SYSTEM WITH OPTIMIZED POWER MANAGEMENT

A damper system is configured for installation in ductwork including a duct supplying conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent. A damper is movable between a closed position and an open position. A control module includes a control module housing, a controller, a power supply and a transceiver. The controller monitors a remaining energy level of the power supply and transmits a first low battery message via the transceiver when the remaining energy level drops to a first energy threshold. The controller instructs the damper assembly to move to a predetermined position and to transmit a second low battery message via the transceiver when the remaining energy level drops to a second energy threshold. 1. A damper system configured for installation in ductwork including a duct supplying conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent , the damper system comprising:a damper assembly configured to be disposed within the duct, the damper assembly including a damper that is movable between a closed end position and an open end position;a control module configured to be operably coupled to the damper assembly, the control module configured to regulate operation of the damper assembly;a power supply operably coupled to the control module;a transceiver operably coupled with the controller;the controller configured to monitor a remaining energy level of the power supply, the controller further configured to transmit a first low battery message via the transceiver when the remaining energy level drops to a first energy threshold; andthe controller further configured to instruct the damper assembly to move to a designated position in between and inclusive of the closed end position and the open end position and to transmit a second low battery message via the transceiver when the remaining energy level drops to a second energy threshold lower than the first energy threshold.2. The damper system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured ...

MODULAR RETROFIT DAMPER SYSTEM

A modular damper system is configured for installation in a ductwork of a building that supplies conditioned air through a register vent of the building and includes a damper unit, a control module and a power module. The damper unit is mountable upstream of the register vent and includes a damper that is movable between a closed position and an open position. The control module includes a controller that provides control commands to the damper unit and includes a housing that is configured to be secured to the ductwork at a position between the register vent and the damper unit. A power module is electrically coupled to the control module to provide power to the control module and includes a housing that is configured to be secured to the ductwork at a position between the register vent and the damper unit. 1. A modular damper system configured for installation in a ductwork of a building that supplies conditioned air through a register vent of the building , the modular damper system comprising:a damper unit configured to be mounted within the ductwork upstream of the register vent, the damper unit including a damper that is movable between a closed end position in which air moving through the ductwork is restricted from flowing past the damper unit and through the register vent, and an open end position in which air moving through the ductwork is less restricted from flowing past the damper unit and through the register vent;a control module configured to be mounted separately from the damper unit but communicatively coupled to the damper unit, the control module including a controller that provides control commands to the damper unit to regulate a position of the damper of the damper unit, the control module including a housing that is configured to be secured to the ductwork at a position between the register vent and the damper unit; anda power module configured to be mounted separately from the control module but electrically coupled to the control module to ...

RETROFIT DAMPER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY

A damper system is configured for placement within a ductwork system having a duct that supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent within a room of a building. The damper system includes a damper that is configured to be secured within the duct of the ductwork system upstream of the register boot and is rotatable between a closed position and an open position. The damper system includes one or more sensors and a control module that is operably coupled to the damper and the one or more sensors and is configured to be secured within the register boot downstream of the damper, the control module including a controller configured to control operation of the damper and to report one or more sensed conditions to a building controller located outside of the ductwork system. 1. A damper system configured for placement within a ductwork system , the ductwork system including a duct that supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent within a room of a building , the damper system comprising:a damper configured to be secured within the duct of the ductwork system upstream of the register boot, the damper being rotatable between a closed end position in which air moving through the duct is restricted from flowing past the damper and through the register vent, and an open end position in which air moving through the duct is less restricted from flowing past the damper and through the register vent;one or more sensors; anda control module operably coupled to the damper and the one or more sensors and configured to be secured within the register boot downstream of the damper, the control module including a controller configured to control operation of the damper and to report one or more sensed conditions to a building controller located outside of the existing ductwork system when the one or more sensors sense the one or more sensed conditions.2. The damper system of claim 1 , wherein the control module further comprises a wireless ...

FRAMELESS RETROFIT DAMPER

A damper is configured for placement within a ductwork system that includes a duct supplying conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent within a room of a building. The damper includes a damper body and a damper blade pivotally secured relative to the damper body and a resilient seal extending radially outwardly from the damper blade, the damper blade being pivotally movable between a first position in which air flow is restricted and a second position in which air flow is less restricted. A drive motor is secured relative to the damper body and is configured to move the damper blade between the first position and the second position. A deployment strap extends downstream from the damper body and facilitates placement of the damper body in a duct from an installation location within or downstream of the register boot. 1. A damper configured for placement within a ductwork system , the ductwork system including a duct that supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent within a room of a building , the damper comprising:a damper body;a damper blade pivotally secured relative to the damper body, the damper blade including a resilient seal extending radially outwardly from the damper blade, the damper blade being pivotally movable between a first position in which air flow is restricted from flowing past the damper blade and a second position in which air flow is less restricted from flowing past the damper blade;a drive motor secured relative to the damper body, the drive motor is configured to move the damper blade between the first position and the second position; anda deployment strap coupled to the damper body and extending downstream from the damper body, the deployment strap configured to facilitate placement of the damper body in a duct of a ductwork system of a building from an installation location within or downstream of the register boot.2. The damper of claim 1 , wherein the deployment strap is configured to be secured ...

RETROFIT DAMPER ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL SEAL

A damper assembly for use in a forced air duct feeding one or more air register vents includes a damper frame having an outer frame periphery and an inner frame periphery, the inner frame periphery defining an air flow aperture, and a damper blade that is pivotally secured relative to the damper frame and is pivotable between an open position and a closed position. An outer seal extends radially outwardly from the outer frame periphery of the damper frame and is configured to make a seal against an inner surface of the forced air duct when the damper assembly is deployed within the forced air duct. 1. A damper assembly for use in a forced air duct feeding one or more air register vents , the damper assembly comprising:a damper frame having an outer frame periphery and an inner frame periphery, the inner frame periphery defining an air flow aperture;a damper blade pivotally secured relative to the damper frame and is pivotable between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the closed position the damper blade seals against the damper frame and substantially blocks air flow through the air flow aperture, and wherein in the open position the damper blade does not seal against the damper frame and allows air flow through the air flow aperture; andan outer seal extending radially outwardly from the outer frame periphery of the damper frame, the outer seal configured to make a seal against an inner surface of the forced air duct when the retrofit damper assembly is deployed within the forced air duct.2. The damper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the damper frame comprises an upstream damper frame member and a downstream damper frame member claim 1 , the upstream damper frame member and the downstream damper frame member secured together with an inner periphery of the outer seal secured between the upstream damper frame member and the downstream damper frame member.3. The damper assembly of claim 2 , wherein in the closed position at least part of the damper ...

Retrofit damper with pivoting connection between deployment and operational configurations

A damper assembly is configured for deployment in a forced air duct that supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent secured relative to the register boot. The damper assembly includes a damper unit and a deployment strap. The deployment strap includes a first end secured relative to the damper unit and an opposing second end and has a length that is sufficient to position the damper unit in the forced air duct when the second end of the deployment strap is secured relative to the register boot. When in a deployment configuration, the damper unit has a reduced profile to facilitate deliver of the damper unit through the register boot and into the forced air duct. When in an operational configuration, the damper unit is configured to operate a damper blade between a closed position and an open position.

RETROFIT DAMPER OPTIMIZED FOR UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION

A damper assembly for use in a round forced air duct feeding a register vent through a register boot includes a damper frame having a frame periphery with a first side and a second side that is at least substantially parallel with the first side, the first side and the second side each having a length that is greater than a distance between the first side and the second side. A damper blade is pivotable relative to the damper frame about an axis of rotation, at least substantially parallel with the first side and the second side, between an open position and a closed position. A flexible outer seal extends outwardly from the frame periphery of the damper frame and is at least substantially circular in order to seal against an inner surface of the round forced air duct.

RETROFIT DAMPER ASSEMBLY

A damper assembly is configured for placement within a duct of a ductwork system that supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent. The damper assembly includes a damper that is configured to articulate from a deployment configuration, which facilitates advancement of the damper through the register boot and into the duct, to an operational configuration, in which the damper is positioned within the duct and able to selectively control how much conditioned air being supplied through the duct is permitted to pass by the damper and exit the register vent. The damper assembly includes an elongated deployment member that extends from the damper and is configured to facilitate advancement of the damper through the register boot and into the duct. 1. A damper assembly configured for placement within a duct of a ductwork system that supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent , the damper assembly comprising:a damper configured to be deployed within the duct, the damper configured to articulate from a deployment configuration, which facilitates advancement of the damper through the register boot and into the duct, to an operational configuration, in which the damper is positioned within the duct and able to selectively control how much conditioned air being supplied through the duct is permitted to pass by the damper and exit the register vent; andan elongated deployment member that extends from the damper, the elongated deployment member is configured to facilitate advancement of the damper through the register boot and into the duct, and is further configured to retain the damper in the duct when at least a portion of the elongated deployment member is anchored downstream of the damper.2. The damper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the damper includes a damper frame and a damper blade that is pivotally secured relative to the damper frame claim 1 , and wherein the elongated deployment member is coupled to the damper frame.3. ...

LOW NOISE RETROFIT DAMPER SYSTEM

A damper assembly is configured for placement within a duct of an existing ductwork system, the duct supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent within a room. The damper assembly includes a damper blade that is movable between a closed position and an open position. A damper motor is operably coupled to the damper blade and is configured to move the damper blade between the closed end position and the open end position. A microphone provides an output signal that is representative of sounds sensed by the microphone. A control module is operably coupled to the damper motor and the microphone and is configured to control operation of the damper motor based at least in part on the output signal provided by the microphone. 1. A damper assembly configured for placement within a duct of an existing ductwork system , the duct supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent within a room , the damper assembly comprising:a damper blade movable between a closed end position in which air moving through the duct is restricted from flowing past the damper blade and through the register vent, and an open end position in which air moving through the duct is less restricted from flowing past the damper blade and through the register vent;a damper motor operably coupled to the damper blade and configured to move the damper blade between the closed end position and the open end position;a microphone for providing an output signal that is representative of sounds sensed by the microphone; anda control module operably coupled to the damper motor and the microphone, the control module configured to control operation of the damper motor based at least in part on the output signal provided by the microphone.2. The damper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a damper frame claim 1 , wherein the damper blade is rotatably secured relative to the damper frame claim 1 , and in the closed end position claim 1 , the damper blade has a contact ...

Wall mountable connector terminal configuration

A wall mountable connector to provide mechanical and electrical connections for a thermostat. The wall mountable connector may include a field wire receiving cavity, with a first column of wiring terminals and a second column of wiring terminals, with each of the wiring terminals configured to receive a field wire. Each of a first column of pin terminals may be electrically coupled with each of the first column of wiring terminals and each of a second column of pin terminals may be electrically coupled with each of the second column of wiring terminals. In some cases, the first column of pin terminals may be spaced a distance of 3 to 20 millimeters from a first side edge of the housing, and the second column of pin terminals may be spaced a distance of 3 to 20 millimeters from an opposing second side edge of the housing.

Pour-through water treatment dispenser

A pour-through water treatment device. The device is a dispenser comprising a tank (20), pour tray (30) and cover (40). The length of the device is more than twice its width. Its height is between 9.0 and about 11.0 inches. The pour tray has a downwardly facing channel into which an upwardly facing edge of the tank is inserted. The pour tray also includes baffles (33) to prevent water from sloshing back and forth.

Wall mountable connector

End of life mechanism for water treatment cartridge

An apparatus for use with a water treatment unit and, in particular those having a treatment cartridge, that indicates the end of life of the unit. The apparatus comprises a housing with at least one opening for the passage of liquid to a chamber, formed by the interior of the housing and the water treatment unit. The chamber includes a support member mounted to the housing. A float is rotationally mounted on the support member. The support member limits float movement to a predetermined distance upon each rotation of the float, resulting from each cycle (use) of the water treatment unit. Once the float has made a specific number of rotations and has travelled the complete distance of the support member (as water fills and drains from the chamber), the float rests in a position where it is visible through an opening in the housing, indicative of the end of life of the water treatment unit.

HVAC actuator with range adjustment

An HVAC actuator configured to actuate an HVAC component may include a rotatable output shaft having a full range of rotation between a first end position and a second end position, a drive mechanism configured to selectively drive the output shaft, and a housing having a front side that faces away from the HVAC component. The HVAC actuator may include a range adjustment lever manipulatable from the front side of the housing that allows a user to selectively limit rotation of the output shaft to a reduced range that is a subset of the full range. In some instances, the range adjustment lever allows the user to select between two or more predetermined reduced ranges. The two or more predetermined reduced ranges may each include the first end position but have a different second stop position, or include the second end position but have a different first stop position.

Filter cartridge for gravity-fed water treatment devices

A filter cartridge (20) for a gravity-fed water treatment device having a porous particulate filter (24) disposed therein. The porous particulate filter (24) has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and sidewalls therebetween. Water is treated as it flows through the sidewalls of the filter. The cartridge also contains granular media (26) disposed within the porous particulate filter.

Patch cord

A patch cord includes a cable having a primary transmission member contained within a protective sheathing. An energy transmission member is carried on the cable and extends from a first end to a second end. First and second couplings are connected to the first and second ends of the energy transmission member. The first coupling receives energy from an external source and transmits the energy along the energy transmission member toward the second coupling. The second coupling receives energy from the energy transmission member and generates a visible signal in response to the received energy.

Wall mountable connector for an hvac controller

A wall mountable connector may be secured to a wall in order to provide mechanical and electrical connections to a thermostat. In some cases, the wall mountable connector and the thermostat may, in combination, be configured to permit the thermostat to attach to the wall mountable connector only when the thermostat is in a particular orientation relative to the wall mountable connector. In some cases, the wall mountable connector includes a plurality of pin terminals that are configured to accommodate a plurality of pins extending from the thermostat. The interaction between the pins and the pin terminals may provide a lock and key arrangement between the wall mountable connector and the thermostat.

Water purification pitcher

Wall mountable connector terminal configuration

A wall mountable connector to provide mechanical and electrical connections for a thermostat. The wall mountable connector may include a field wire receiving cavity, with a first column of wiring terminals and a second column of wiring terminals, with each of the wiring terminals configured to receive a field wire. Each of a first column of pin terminals may be electrically coupled with each of the first column of wiring terminals and each of a second column of pin terminals may be electrically coupled with each of the second column of wiring terminals. In some cases, the first column of pin terminals may be spaced a distance of 3 to 20 millimeters from a first side edge of the housing, and the second column of pin terminals may be spaced a distance of 3 to 20 millimeters from an opposing second side edge of the housing.

WATER TREATMENT DEVICE WITH A CARTRIDGE FOR DETECTING THE NUMBER OF FILLING PROCESSES

Automatic detection of jumper switch position of a wall mount connector

A thermostat that is configured to be releasably secured to a wall mountable connector, wherein the wall mountable connector includes a jumper switch that permits an installer or other professional to easily form an electrical connection between different wiring terminals of the wall mountable connector in accordance with how particular field wires are connected to the wiring terminals of the wall mountable connector. The thermostat is further configured to automatically determine the position of the jumper switch of the wall mountable connector, and in some cases, change the control of at least some functionality of the thermostat and/or HVAC equipment depending on the position of the jumper switch.

Water treatment cartridge for a lifetime mechanism

Patch cord

Filter cartridge for gravity-fed water treatment devices

A filter cartridge for a gravity-fed water treatment device having a porous particulate filter disposed therein. The porous particulate filter has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and sidewalls therebetween. Water is treated as it flows through the sidewalls of the filter. The cartridge also contains granular media disposed within the porous particulate filter.

Retrofit damper assembly

A damper assembly is configured for placement within a duct of a ductwork system that supplies conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent. The damper assembly includes a damper that is configured to articulate from a deployment configuration, which facilitates advancement of the damper through the register boot and into the duct, to an operational configuration, in which the damper is positioned within the duct and able to selectively control how much conditioned air being supplied through the duct is permitted to pass by the damper and exit the register vent. The damper assembly includes an elongated deployment member that extends from the damper and is configured to facilitate advancement of the damper through the register boot and into the duct.

Hvac wall mountable connector with movable door

A wall mountable connector for securing a thermostat to a wall is disclosed. The wall mountable connector provides electrical connections between the wall mountable connector and a plurality of field wires that are operably coupled with HVAC equipment. The wall mountable connector also providing electrical connections between the wall mountable connector and the thermostat. The wall mountable connector includes a door that is movable between an open position in which the electrical connections with the field wires are accessible and a closed position in which the electrical connections with the field wires are not accessible and/or visible to the user.

Water filter cartridge end-of-life mechanism

A filter cartridge end-of-life mechanism and a filter cartridge assembly for a water treatment device. The end-of-life mechanism comprises a float which is moved along an escapement path each time the device is filled. A counting mechanism connected to the float provides a continuous visual indication of the amount of useful life remaining in the filter cartridge. The cartridge assembly includes a tray detachably connected to a filter cartridge. The tray is positioned beneath the outlet end of the cartridge to remove water treatment particles from the treated water.

Water purification pitcher

Pour-through water treatment dispenser

Variable fiber optic attenuator

A variable attenuator for a fiber optic transmission system includes first and second optical fibers which are axially aligned. The fibers are provided with spherical polishes. The radius of each of the fibers originates at an axis which is offset from an axis of the fiber cores.

Method of making a block filter

Configurable electrode humidifier allowing for various injects

An electrode humidifier device having a cartridge and a reconfigurable steam nozzle, connected to the cartridge that may be changeable between a direct and a remote mounting. Fill and drain valves on a manifold may be operated to add or drain water, respectively, in the cartridge. A sensor may indicate a water level in the cartridge. A controller may be connected to the sensor, and the fill and drain valves. A steam output capacity of the cartridge may be maintained at a predetermined magnitude by controlling the level of water with a controller. The cartridge may have one or more handles for easily inserting or removing the cartridge in a housing. The manifold may be installed in the drain pan for easier cartridge replacement. The humidifier device may be directly mounted on an air duct of a heating system or can be installed remotely.

Humidifier with field-replacement components

A humidifier having a field-replaceable water heating enclosure and a humidifier main unit configured to receive the field-replaceable water heating enclosure is provided. The field-replaceable water heating enclosure may include a water inlet, a water outlet, a water vapor outlet, and a resistive heating element. The humidifier main unit may be configured to provide water to the field-replaceable water heating enclosure via the water inlet when the field-replaceable water heating enclosure is received by the humidifier main unit. To facilitate this, the humidifier main unit may include a manifold structured to interface with the water inlet, the water outlet, and the water vapor outlet. The humidifier main unit also may be configured to provide electrical power to the resistive heating element of the field-replaceable water heating enclosure when the field-replaceable water heating enclosure is received by the humidifier main unit.

Wall mountable connector for an HVAC controller

A wall mountable connector may be secured to a wall in order to provide mechanical and electrical connections to a thermostat. In some cases, the wall mountable connector and the thermostat may, in combination, be configured to permit the thermostat to attach to the wall mountable connector only when the thermostat is in a particular orientation relative to the wall mountable connector. In some cases, the wall mountable connector includes a plurality of pin terminals that are configured to accommodate a plurality of pins extending from the thermostat. The interaction between the pins and the pin terminals may provide a lock and key arrangement between the wall mountable connector and the thermostat.

HVAC damper system

An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade that is configured to be positioned within a duct, such as a bypass duct of an HVAC system. A shaft is in communication with the damper blade, and an actuator or force adjustment mechanism is in communication with the shaft. The actuator or force adjustment mechanism may include a housing and a spring therein, where the spring is in communication with the shaft. The shaft, the damper blade, and the spring may be configured such that the shaft may affect movement of the damper blade about a rotation axis offset from a diametrical axis of the damper blade.

Building automation system controller

A building automation system controller may have an operational mode in which the controller provides operational instructions, and a commissioning mode in which a plurality of wireless devices can be enrolled. While in the commissioning mode, the controller is configured to accept a first input from a user via the user interface that designates a first zone of the plurality of zones and causes each of two or more first wireless devices that are subsequently placed in an enrollment mode by the user to be enrolled in the first zone, and to subsequently accept a second input from the user via the user interface that designates a second zone of the plurality of zones and causes each of two or more second wireless devices that are subsequently placed in an enrollment mode by the user to be enrolled in the second zone.

Rangierleitung

Pour-through water treatment carafe

A pour-through water treatment device (10). The device (10) comprises a carafe, a pour tray (30) including a lower portion (32), an outer lid (41), and an inner lid (70). The outer lid (41) is sealed to and substantially covers a forward portion of the lower portion (32), and has a lip (43) extending over an upper edge of the carafe (23). The inner lid (70) covers an opening in the outer lid (41) for pouring untreated water into the pour tray (30). A bayonet-type filter locking and sealing arrangement is also disclosed.

Optical fibre switch: angled terminations

Building health analysis and management system

A monitoring system for monitoring a status of a building comprising a first sensor configured to detect a first condition in the space and a second sensor configured to detect a second condition in the space is disclosed. The system may further comprise a memory for storing one or more rules each configured to identify one or more issues in the space based on the first and/or second conditions in the space and a communications module configured to communicate with a remote device over a network. A controller may be configured to apply the one or more rules to the first and second detected conditions in the space to identify the one or more issues and provide a notification to the remote device via the communications module.

Equipos purificadores de agua

UN EQUIPO PARA PURIFICAR AGUA QUE COMPRENDE UN PRIMER CONTENEDOR PARA RECIBIR AGUA SIN TRATAR, UN SEGUNDO CONTENEDOR PARA RECIBIR AGUA PURIFICADA Y PRESENTA UNA CANILLA DE EXPENDIO. UNA COMPOSICIÓN PURIFICADA DE AGUA CUANDO SE MEZCLA CON AGUA EN EL PRIMER CONTENEDOR PRODUCE AGUA PARCIALMENTE PURIFICADA PRESENTADO MATERIA SÓLIDA. UN PRIMER FILTRO SOPORTADO EN UN SOPORTE DE FILTRO EN UN EXTREMO SUPERIOR DEL SEGUNDO CONTENEDOR REMUEVE LA MATERIA SÓLIDA CUANDO EL AGUA PARCIALMENTE PURIFICADA ES VOLCADA DESDE EL PRIMER CONTENEDOR. UN SEGUNDO FILTRO EN EL SEGUNDO CONTENEDOR COMPRENDE CARBÓN.

Optischer zweistrahlschalter und dämpfungsglied sowie verfahren zu deren verwendung

Hvac controller with a zone commissioning mode

Retrofit damper system with power management

A damper system is configured for installation in ductwork including a duct supplying conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent. A damper is movable between a closed position and an open position. A control module includes a control module housing, a controller, a power supply and a transceiver. The controller monitors a remaining energy level of the power supply and transmits a first low battery message via the transceiver when the remaining energy level drops to a first energy threshold. The controller instructs the damper assembly to move to a predetermined position and to transmit a second low battery message via the transceiver when the remaining energy level drops to a second energy threshold.

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Pour-through water treatment carafe

Damper system control module

A control module configured to control operation of a damper assembly includes an air damper configured to be disposed within an air duct and movable between an open end position and a closed end position, the air duct providing conditioned air to a register boot proximate the air duct. The control module includes a control module housing that is securable to the register boot. A controller is disposed within the control module housing and is configured to generate damper position control signals, the controller providing the damper position control signals to the damper assembly via a control cable that operably couples the control module with the damper assembly. An antenna extends from the control module housing and is operably coupled to the controller, and is configured to extend through an opening formed within a wall of the register boot to be positioned exterior to the register boot.

Optical switch with reduced reflection

Water purifying kits

Equipos purificadores de agua

QUE COMPRENDEN: a) UN PRIMER CONTENEDOR PARA RECIBIR AGUA SIN TRATAR Y UN SEGUNDO CONTENEDOR PARA RECIBIR AGUA PURIFICADA; b) UNA COMPOSICION PURIFICADORA DE AGUA QUE CUANDO ES MEZCLADA CON AGUA EN EL PRIMER CONTENEDOR, PRODUCE AGUA PARCIALMENTE PURIFICADA QUE PRESENTA MATERIA INSOLUBLE; c) UN SOPORTE DE FILTRO, CON UNA PARED BASE Y UNA PARED LATERAL, SOPORTADO POR EL SEGUNDO CONTENEDOR; Y, d) UN FILTRO SOPORTADO EN (c). EL AGUA PARCIALMENTE PURIFICADA ES VOLCADA DESDE EL PRIMER CONTENEDOR A TRAVES DE (d), PARA REMOVER LA MATERIA INSOLUBLE Y OBTENER AGUA PURIFICADA. EL FILTRO ES TELA, PAPEL, FIBRA CELULOSICA O TOALLAS DE PAPEL, Y COMPRENDE MULTIPLES CAPAS Y ES CORRUGADO O PLEGADO. LA VELOCIDAD DE FLUJO A TRAVES DEL FILTRO ES AL MENOS DE 0,1 L/MIN Y LA TURBIDEZ A TRAVES DEL FILTRO ES NO MAS DE 2,5 NTU. EL FILTRO PRESENTA POROS DE RADIO ENTRE 20 MICRONES Y 150 MICRONES, Y DE VOLUMEN DE PORO MAYOR QUE 0,004 cm3/g/um. DICHOS EQUIPOS INCLUYEN ADEMAS UN SEGUNDO FILTRO QUE COMPRENDE CARBON

Equipos purificadores de agua.

UN EQUIPO PARA PURIFICAR AGUA QUE COMPRENDE UN PRIMER CONTENEDOR PARA RECIBIR AGUA SIN TRATAR, UN SEGUNDO CONTENEDOR PARA RECIBIR AGUA PURIFICADA Y PRESENTA UNA CANILLA DE EXPENDIO. UNA COMPOSICION PURIFICADORA DE AGUA QUE CUANDO SE MEZCLA CON AGUA EN EL PRIMER CONTENEDOR PRODUCE AGUA PARCIALMENTE PURIFICADA PRESENTANDO MATERIA SOLIDA. UN PRIMER FILTRO SOPORTADO EN UN SOPORTE DE FILTRO EN UN EXTREMO SUPERIOR DEL SEGUNDO CONTENEDOR REMUEVE LA MATERIA SOLIDA CUANDO EL AGUA PARCIALMENTE PURIFICADA ES VOLCADA DESDE EL PRIMER CONTENEDOR. UN SEGUNDO FILTRO EN EL SEGUNDO CONTENEDOR COMPRENDE CARBON.

Water purifying kits

A kit for purifying water comprises a first container for receiving untreated water, and a second container for receiving purified water and having a dispensing spigot. A water purification composition, when mixed with water in the first container, produces partially purified water having solid matter. A first filter held in a filter holder at an upper end of the second container removes the solid matter when the partially purified water is poured from the first container. A second filter in the second container comprises carbon.

Building automation system controller

Thermostat with universal wall mountable connector

A wall mountable connector may be used for securing a thermostat to a wall. The wall mountable connector provides electrical connections between the wall mountable connector and a plurality of field wires that are operably coupled with HVAC equipment. The wall mountable connector also providing electrical connections between the wall mountable connector and the thermostat. The wall mountable connector includes a door that is movable between an open position in which the electrical connections with the field wires are accessible and a closed position in which the electrical connections with the field wires are not accessible and/or visible to the user.

Room conditioning comfort switch

The disclosure is directed to a control device configured to control the distribution of conditioned air, or liquid, to a space inside a building. In some examples, the control device may be a wall mounted switch, similar to a light switch, inside or near the space. Operating the switch may send signals to control the position of a vent, or a valve, to allow or prevent conditioned air, or liquid, from changing the environment of the space in the building.

Method for polishing an array of optical fibres

Two beam optical switch and attenuator and method of use

An optical switch and attenuator (10, 150, 200) in which any waveguide (48) in an input waveguide bundle (18) may be selectively optically aligned or misaligned with any waveguide (48) in an output waveguide bundle (20). The waveguide bundles (18, 20) are attached to beams (12, 14, 190, 192, 206, 204) that translate the bundles (18, 20) through non-parallel arcs. The optical switch (10, 150, 200) provides high-performance switching and attenuation of any number of input and output waveguides (48).