Patents by Inventor Krishna H. Patil

Krishna H. Patil 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).

  • Programmable digital thermostat with means for enabling temporary connection of a battery thereto
    Patent number: 5570837
    Abstract: A programmable digital thermostat is adapted to be powered by the conventional AC power source to which the thermostat is normally connected when installed in a dwelling. The thermostat has no provision for mounting a battery therein. Means are provided for enabling a temporary connection of a battery to the thermostat to provide power for programming the thermostat so as to enable the user to program the thermostat before installing it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Bernard T. Brown, David L. Perry, Horst E. Jaeschke, Krishna H. Patil