Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Fredrioks

Thomas J. Fredrioks 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).

  • Thermostat capable of displaying received information
    Patent number: 7434742
    Abstract: A thermostat for controlling a climate control system is provided that comprises a network interface for establishing an Internet connection with a website of a remote service provider, and a microprocessor for controlling the operation of a climate control system. The microprocessor is in communication with the network interface for establishing an Internet connection and receiving user-specified information from a remote service provider that maintains a user-profile of information requested by the user. The thermostat further comprises a display device responsive to the microprocessor for displaying user-specified information received via the network controller from the remote service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Carl J. Mueller, John M. Sartain, Steven L. Carey, Thomas J. Fredrioks, Ron Miles, G. Scott Vogel, James P. Garozzo