Patents by Inventor Heidi J. Finch

Heidi J. Finch 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: 10705549
    Abstract: A method of modifying a programmable schedule for a controller and a controller are disclosed having a user interface. The method includes the steps of providing, simultaneously or sequentially, two or more schedule override choices to a user via the user interface, accepting a selection of one of the two or more schedule override choices from the user via the user interface, and modifying temporarily the schedule based on the user responses provided by the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Ademco Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Patent number: 10579078
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Ademco Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Patent number: 10563876
    Abstract: An HVAC controller may be programmed to execute a guided set up routine that may guide a user through configuring the thermostat to control a particular HVAC system configuration based, at least in part, on which wires from the HVAC system are connected to terminals of the HVAC controller. The guided set-up routine may be accessible through a user interface provided at a remote device that a user may utilize to interact with the HVAC controller from a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Ademco Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron J. Klein, Jeffrey Boll, Paul Derby, Heidi J. Finch, Dan Murr
  • Publication number: 20170300073
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Patent number: 9733653
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Patent number: 9500379
    Abstract: Methods of providing dehumidification control in unoccupied spaces are disclosed. An illustrative method can include the steps of providing a controller having an away mode of operation adapted to provide dehumidification within the interior space of a building or room, providing one or more system components adapted to control the humidity and/or temperature within the interior space, initiating the away mode of operation within the controller, and operating the one or more system components for at least one cycle to reduce the humidity within the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Schnell, Heidi J. Finch, David A. Schultz, Cary Leen, Patrick C. Tessier, James Grenkoski
  • Patent number: 9471069
    Abstract: A thermostat including a controller operates to provide a guided programming sequence of two or more screens to a display. The guided sequence of screens prompts the user to provide system configuration information for updating the system configuration and providing a system summary screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Publication number: 20150205310
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Publication number: 20150148963
    Abstract: An HVAC controller may be programmed to execute a guided set up routine that may guide a user through configuring the thermostat to control a particular HVAC system configuration based, at least in part, on which wires from the HVAC system are connected to terminals of the HVAC controller. The guided set-up routine may be accessible through a user interface provided at a remote device that a user may utilize to interact with the HVAC controller from a remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron J. Klein, Jeffrey Boll, Paul Derby, Heidi J. Finch, Dan Murr
  • Publication number: 20150088318
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Patent number: 8903552
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Patent number: 8606409
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for facilitating installation and configuration of a programmable HVAC controller. In one example, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the installation parameters of the HVAC controller for a particular HVAC installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Publication number: 20120239203
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Publication number: 20120191258
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Patent number: 8219251
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Patent number: 8170720
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
  • Patent number: 8020780
    Abstract: A thermostatic control system having a configurable lock mechanism. The mechanism may be for preventing unauthorized or unintended operation of the thermostatic control system. The system may have a manual or an automatic lock out. If the manual or automatic lock out is not effected, the system may be configured to automatically effect a lock out after a certain period of time. To remove the lock out may require a coded entry. The lock out may be full or partial with respect to the functionality of the system. The lock out mechanism may be applicable to a wireless remote control of a thermostatic system; however, it may also be applicable, for instance, to a wall module thermostat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Schultz, Cary Leen, Heidi J. Finch
  • Publication number: 20100212879
    Abstract: Methods of providing dehumidification control in unoccupied spaces are disclosed. An illustrative method can include the steps of providing a controller having an away mode of operation adapted to provide dehumidification within the interior space of a building or room, providing one or more system components adapted to control the humidity and/or temperature within the interior space, initiating the away mode of operation within the controller, and operating the one or more system components for at least one cycle to reduce the humidity within the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Schnell, Heidi J. Finch, David A. Schultz, Cary Leen, Patrick C. Tessier, James Grenkoski
  • Patent number: 7740184
    Abstract: Methods of providing dehumidification control in unoccupied spaces are disclosed. An illustrative method can include the steps of providing a controller having an away mode of operation adapted to provide dehumidification within the interior space of a building or room, providing one or more system components adapted to control the humidity and/or temperature within the interior space, initiating the away mode of operation within the controller, and operating the one or more system components for at least one cycle to reduce the humidity within the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Schnell, Heidi J. Finch, David A. Schultz, Cary Leen, Patrick C. Tessier, James Grenkoski
  • Publication number: 20100131112
    Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick