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Control system for heating and cooling units
Assignee: ENERGETICS SYSTEMS Corp A CORP OF OH
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Filing: 1977-10-25
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Granted: 1981-10-06
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Expires: 1997-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A control system for space heating and cooling units which includes modulated damper means for controlling entry of outside air. Temperature sensitive resistances sense the outside air temperature, the temperature in the space, and the temperature of return air. When cooling is required, the damper can be opened. When the return air temperature is greater than the outside air temperature, the outside air damper is modulated in opening direction when the space temperature rises above a minimum comfortable space air temperature so that the outside air is used for cooling. When the space temperature falls to a temperature below the minimum comfortable space air temperature, the outside air damper can be fully closed. When the space air temperature rises above the minimum comfortable space air temperature, the outside air damper can be opened a selected amount and then, as the space temperature rises further, the outside air damper can modulate open if the outside air temperature is below the return air temperature.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Tepe
- 👤 Robert P. Sandor
- 👤 Bernard W. Wesselman
- 👤 David R. Woeste
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:08
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F11/00; F24F11/30; F24F11/70; F24F11/80; F24F11/81; F24F11/88; G; G05; G05D; G05D23/00; G05D23/19; G05D23/1927; G05D23/193; G05D23/1931; G05D23/20; G05D23/24; F24F11/0001; F24F2011/0002; F24F2110/00; F24F2110/10; F24F2110/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 61
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, means for sensing return air temperature, means for sensing space temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air temperature sensing means and to the return air temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when said first signal is provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, means for sensing return air temperature, means for sensing space temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air temperature sensing means and to the return air temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when said first signal is provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A combination as in claim 1 which includes means for advancing the damper means to direct a maximum amount of outside air to the cooling stage when the space temperature rises above a selected space temperature and the outside air temperature is above a minimum selected outside air temperature and means for actuating the cooling stage when the space temperature rises above a maximum selected space temperature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A combination as in claim 1 in which the cooling system includes a heating stage and the control unit includes means for actuating the heating stage when the space temperature falls below the minimum selected space temperature.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A combination as in claim 3 which includes means for actuating the damper means to close off flow of outside air when the space temperature falls below the minimum selected space temperature and means for opening the outside air damper to at least a selected minimum opening when the space temperature is above the minimum selected space temperature.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A combination as in claim 2 which includes means for modulating the damper means over a selected space temperature range including a range section at which the cooling stage is actuated when the outside air temperature is below the minimum selected outside air temperature.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
A combination as in claim 1 wherein the vent means is connected to the conduit for directing return air to the cooling stage downstream of the means for sensing return air temperature and upstream of the damper means in the return air conduit whereby there is return air flow at the means for sensing return air temperature regardless of the position of the damper means in the return air conduit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
198 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, means for sensing return air temperature, means for sensing space temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air temperature sensing means and to the return air temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when said first signal is provided, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
198 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, means for sensing return air temperature, means for sensing space temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air temperature sensing means and to the return air temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when said first signal is provided, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
196 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, means for sensing return air temperature, means for sensing space temperature, a plurality of heating stages, a comparing device connected to the outside air temperature sensing means and to the return air temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when said first signal is provided stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
196 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, means for sensing return air temperature, means for sensing space temperature, a plurality of heating stages, a comparing device connected to the outside air temperature sensing means and to the return air temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when said first signal is provided stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
190 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing return air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air wet bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air wet bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air wet bulb temperature and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
190 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing return air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air wet bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air wet bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air wet bulb temperature and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
79 words
A combination as in claim 9 which includes means for advancing the damper means to direct a maximum amount of outside air to the cooling stage when the space dry bulb temperature rises to a selected dry bulb space temperature and the outside air dry bulb temperature is above a minimum selected outside air dry bulb temperature and means for actuating the cooling stage when the space dry bulb temperature rises above a maximum selected space dry bulb temperature.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
A combination as in claim 9 in which the cooling system includes a heating stage and the control unit includes means for actuating the heating stage when the space dry bulb temperature falls below the minimum selected space dry bulb temperature.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
66 words
A combination as in claim 11 which includes means for actuating the damper means to close off flow of outside air when the space dry bulb temperature falls below the minimum selected space dry bulb temperature and means for opening the outside air damper to at least a selected minimum opening when the space dry bulb temperature is above the minimum selected space dry bulb temperature.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
50 words
A combination as in claim 10 which includes means for modulating the damper means over a selected space dry bulb temperature range including a range section at which the cooling stage is actuated when the outside air dry bulb temperature is below the minimum selected outside air dry bulb temperature.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
219 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing return air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air wet bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air wet bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air wet bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
219 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing return air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air wet bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air wet bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air wet bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
239 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing return air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a plurality of heating stages, a comparing device connected to the outside air wet bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air wet bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air wet bulb temperature for sensing when the outside air web bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air wet bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided, stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
239 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing return air wet bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a plurality of heating stages, a comparing device connected to the outside air wet bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air wet bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air wet bulb temperature for sensing when the outside air web bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air wet bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided, stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
190 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing return air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air dry bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air dry bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
190 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing return air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air dry bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air dry bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
79 words
A combination as in claim 16 which includes means for advancing the damper means to direct a maximum amount of outside air to the cooling stage when the space dry bulb temperature rises above a selected dry bulb space temperature and the outside air dry bulb temperature is above a minimum selected outside air dry bulb temperature and means for actuating the cooling stage when the space dry bulb temperature rises above a maximum selected space dry bulb temperature.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
41 words
A combination as in claim 16 in which the cooling system includes a heating stage and the control unit includes means for actuating the heating stage when the space dry bulb temperature falls below the minimum selected space dry bulb temperature.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
66 words
A combination as in claim 18 which includes means for actuating the damper means to close off flow of outside air when the space dry bulb temperature falls below the minimum selected space dry bulb temperature and means for opening the outside air damper to at least a selected minimum opening when the space dry bulb temperature is above the minimum selected space dry bulb temperature.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
50 words
A combination as in claim 18 which includes means for modulating the damper means over a selected space dry bulb temperature range including a range section at which the cooling stage is actuated when the outside air dry bulb temperature is below the minimum selected outside air dry bulb temperature.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
219 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing return air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air dry bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air dry bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
219 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing return air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a comparing device connected to the outside air dry bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air dry bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
216 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing return air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a plurality of heating stages, a comparing device connected to the outside air dry bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air dry bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided, stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
216 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing return air dry bulb temperature, means for sensing space dry bulb temperature, a plurality of heating stages, a comparing device connected to the outside air dry bulb temperature sensing means and to the return air dry bulb temperature sensing means for providing a first signal when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means connected to the comparing device and to the space dry bulb temperature sensing means so as to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when said first signal is provided, stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a predetermined period of time regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
151 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, return air temperature, and space temperature, a plurality of heating stages, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
151 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, return air temperature, and space temperature, a plurality of heating stages, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, return air wet bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, a plurality of heating stages, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air wet bulb temperature, stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, return air wet bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, a plurality of heating stages, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air wet bulb temperature, stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, return air dry bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, a plurality of heating stages, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air dry bulb temperature, stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, return air dry bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, a plurality of heating stages, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air dry bulb temperature, stages of heating above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
154 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, return air temperature, and space temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
154 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, return air temperature, and space temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
168 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, return air wet bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air web bulb temperature, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
168 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, return air wet bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air web bulb temperature, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
168 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, return air dry bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air dry bulb temperature, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
168 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, return air dry bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air dry bulb temperature, stages of cooling above one stage being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
156 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of heating and cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, return air temperature, and space temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, selected stages of heating and cooling being delayed in startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
156 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of heating and cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, return air temperature, and space temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, selected stages of heating and cooling being delayed in startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
170 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of heating and cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, return air wet bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air wet bulb temperature, selected stages of heating and cooling being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
170 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of heating and cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, return air wet bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air wet bulb temperature, selected stages of heating and cooling being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
170 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of heating and cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, return air dry bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air dry bulb temperature, selected stages of heating and cooling being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
170 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, the combination including a plurality of heating and cooling stages, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, return air dry bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air dry bulb temperature, selected stages of heating and cooling being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
159 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, return air temperature, and space temperature, the cooling system including a heating stage, the combination including a plurality of systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, systems in excess of one being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
159 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, return air temperature, and space temperature, the cooling system including a heating stage, the combination including a plurality of systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, systems in excess of one being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
173 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, return air wet bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, the cooling system including a heating stage, the combination including a plurality of systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air wet bulb temperature, systems in excess of one being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
173 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, return air wet bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, the cooling system including a heating stage, the combination including a plurality of systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air wet bulb temperature, systems in excess of one being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
173 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, return air dry bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, the cooling system including a heating stage, the combination including a plurality of systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air dry bulb temperature, systems in excess of one being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
173 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, return air dry bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, the cooling system including a heating stage, the combination including a plurality of systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air dry bulb temperature, systems in excess of one being delayed on startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
155 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, return air temperature, and space temperature, the combination including a plurality of cooling systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, cooling systems in excess of one being delayed on daily startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
155 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air temperature, return air temperature, and space temperature, the combination including a plurality of cooling systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space temperature rises above a minimum selected space temperature when the outside air temperature is at least a selected amount cooler than the return air temperature, cooling systems in excess of one being delayed on daily startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
169 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, return air wet bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, the combination including a plurality of cooling systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air wet bulb temperature, cooling systems in excess of one being delayed on daily startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
169 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air wet bulb temperature, return air wet bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, the combination including a plurality of cooling systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air wet bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air wet bulb temperature, cooling systems in excess of one being delayed on daily startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
169 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, return air dry bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, the combination including a plurality of cooling systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air dry bulb temperature, cooling systems in excess of one being delayed on daily startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
169 words
In combination with a cooling system for an enclosed space which includes a cooling stage, a conduit for directing return air from the space to the cooling stage, a conduit for directing outside air to the cooling stage, damper means in the conduits for controlling flow in the conduits, and vent means for the space, a control unit which includes means for sensing outside air dry bulb temperature, return air dry bulb temperature, and space dry bulb temperature, the combination including a plurality of cooling systems, and means for modulating the damper means to increase the flow of outside air and decrease the flow of return air as the space dry bulb temperature rises above a minimum selected space dry bulb temperature when the outside air dry bulb temperature is at least a selected amount lower than the return air dry bulb temperature, cooling systems in excess of one being delayed on daily startup for a period of time in excess of 30 minutes regardless of space temperature requirements.
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