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Thermostat self-test apparatus and method

CA 1191575 A · Owner: Carrier Corporation · Inventors: Briccetti, Mario F.

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Apparatus and method for effecting self-test of a thermostat is disclosed. The permissible thermostat outputs are arranged into an array capable of being converted into a binary number. Testing is done to determine whether or not the binary number ascertained falls into a known legal array of binary numbers for permissible thermostat outputs. If the testing indicates a fault condition then the fault is indicated and operation may be discontinued.

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  • Granted August 6, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 6, 2002.
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FiledMarch 11, 1983
GrantedAugust 6, 1985
Term endedAugust 6, 2002
Patent numberCA 1191575 A
Classification (IPC)F25B29/00 +1 more

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1984198619881990199219941996199820002002Application filedMarch 11, 1983Patent grantedAug 6, 1985Term endedAug 6, 2002

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