Patents by Inventor Steven D. Dushane

Steven D. Dushane 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).

  • Patent number: 6398118
    Abstract: A system for monitoring and modifying the quality and temperature of air within a conditioned space includes a blower unit, a damper unit for selectively admitting outside air into the conditioned space, a temperature moderating unit and a control unit. The control unit includes a thermostat and conventional temperature control apparatus for selectively activating the temperature moderating unit to maintain the desired temperature in the conditioned space. The control unit also incorporates CO2 concentration measuring and control apparatus which includes a small CO2 sensor. The CO2 sensor includes a cathode, an anode and a solid electrolyte disposed intermediate and electrically in contact with each of the cathode and the anode to effect a primary electrical cell. A heater and a heater thermostat serve to maintain the temperature of the cell at about 250° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventors: Howard B. Rosen, Steven D. Dushane
  • Patent number: 6116512
    Abstract: A wireless programmable digital thermostat system includes multiple transmitter units and at least one receiver/controller unit. Each of the transmitter units is adapted to received programming inputs from users and to generate and transmit input signals over a wireless medium. The receiver unit is adapted to receive the input signals and to generate control signals in response to the input signals from only one of the transmitter units at a time. The receiver/controller unit receives and processes the input signals and is adapted to be programmable in response to the input signals according to a basic programming mode, and economy programming mode and an advanced programming mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Inventors: Steven D. Dushane, Grant E. Bohm, John Staples
  • Patent number: 5449319
    Abstract: A retrofittable heating and air conditioning system for a single family dwelling including a heater and air conditioning furnace system connected to individual zones of a building by a series of output ducts. Each opening of a duct to an individual zone may have a unique, fully sealing, controllable output register assembly. Also, in each zone is a thermostat for sensing the zone temperature and for providing a means for the user to control the temperature of that zone. The system further includes a master controller with such temperature controlling features as a universal zone controller, individual zone controllers, and a timer. Finally, the system includes a central controller for controlling the register assemblies and the air conditioning, heating, and fan with respect to instructions set by the individual zone registers and the master controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Steven D. Dushane
    Inventors: Steven D. Dushane, Kenneth K. Anderson, Grant E. Bohm
  • Patent number: 5348078
    Abstract: A retrofittable heating and air conditioning system for a single family dwelling including a heater and air conditioning furnace system connected to individual zones of a building by a series of output ducts. Each opening of a duct to an individual zone may have a unique, fully sealing, controllable output register assembly. Also, in each zone is a thermostat for sensing the zone temperature and for providing a means for the user to control the temperature of that zone. The system further includes a master controller with such temperature controlling features as a universal zone controller, individual zone controllers, and a timer. Finally, the system includes a central controller for controlling the register assemblies and the air conditioning, heating, and fan with respect to instructions set by the individual zone registers and the master controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Steven D. Dushane
    Inventors: Steven D. Dushane, Kenneth K. Anderson, Grant E. Bohm, Wayne Simoni
  • Patent number: 5109200
    Abstract: A circuit tester includes a light-weight portable transmitter and receiver, with the transmitter being provided with several interchangeable plugs for the testing of power circuits of different voltage. The plugs are alternately firmly electrically and mechanically coupled to apply power to the transmitter, which does not need a battery. The transmitter transmission circuitry operates on a relatively low voltage such as 9 volts, and the transmitter input circuitry operates without switching circuits to reduce the applied power to this operating level. The transmitter only weighs 21/2 or 3 ounces and the receiver only weighs 7 or 8 ounces. Unique modulation or interruption of the transmitter operates audio and/or visual signalling elements in the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Inventors: Steven D. Dushane, Irving H. Zaroff, Grant E. Bohm, Dennis L. Dushane, Robert A. Dushane, Kenneth K. Anderson
  • Patent number: D336619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Assignee: Steven D. Dushane
    Inventors: Steven D. Dushane, Kenneth K. Anderson, Grant E. Bohm
  • Patent number: D345701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Steven D. Dushane
    Inventors: Steven D. Dushane, Kenneth K. Anderson, Grant E. Bohm