Patents by Inventor Wayne J. Bennetsen

Wayne J. Bennetsen 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).

  • Timer controlled space thermostat with battery operated timer
    Patent number: 4054245
    Abstract: A timer controlled space thermostat includes a timer movement energized by a rechargeable battery. A first timer operated switch is in circuit with temperature responsive switching means and space conditioning apparatus control means and is operative to alternately control operation of the space conditioning apparatus control means at one and then the other of two different levels of temperature. A second timer operated switch is in circuit with the space conditioning apparatus control means and with circuit means for recharging the battery and is cyclically actuated to an open position to ensure complete de-energization of the space conditioning apparatus control means and to a closed position to enable the battery to be recharged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1977
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Wayne J. Bennetsen, Robert C. Krump