Patent ID: 8141791
Filing Date: 2012-03-27
Classification: F24F,G05D

Abstract:
1. A thermostat apparatus for determining a present setpoint temperature, the thermostat apparatus for controlling a heating apparatus for heating a conditioned space, the heating apparatus including means for producing heat which includes a first heating apparatus and a second higher output heating apparatus, the second higher output heating apparatus optionally including the first heating apparatus, the second higher output heating apparatus being capable of producing more heat than the first heating apparatus alone; the thermostat apparatus providing a first signal for normal heat intended for turning on the first heating apparatus and a second signal for high heat for turning on the second higher output heating apparatus, the thermostat apparatus also including an occupancy sensor for determining when the conditioned space is occupied and when the conditioned space is not occupied; the thermostat apparatus including means for determining a user desired occupied setpoint temperature for use during periods the conditioned space is occupied; the thermostat apparatus further comprising: