Patents by Inventor George Norman Catlin

George Norman Catlin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20080048046
    Abstract: The graphic user interface of an HVAC thermostat displays the programming and status information for remote devices in communication with the thermostat, such as various home sensors and appliances. In an embodiment, the thermostat includes a touch screen display to present the user with a plurality of user interface screens. The monthly calendar interface screen includes a calendar graphic area comprising a matrix display of dates for a full month. The user selects a programming interval for which to enter the thermostat programming events from the calendar graphic area. The user interface includes a clock face interface screen for entry of thermostat programming events. The clock face screen includes a pair of clock face graphic areas for each daily thermostat programming event. The user interface also includes a screen for displaying the programming and status information for remote devices selected from a list of devices in communication with the thermostat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Ranco Inc. of Delaware
    Inventors: Phillip Ryan Wagner, John Gilman Chapman, Joseph P. Rao, Nicholas Ashworth, George Norman Catlin, Robert Burt