Patent ID: 6869024
Filing Date: 2005-03-22
Classification: G05D

Abstract:
1. A self-adjusting mechanism for a conventional mercury bulb thermostat for modifying a setting thereof as a result of humidity differences to adjust a temperature in a HVAC controlled space, said self-adjusting mechanism comprising a) a first cylindrical mounting plate attachable to a wall; b) a second enhanced cylindrical mounting plate to which the conventional mercury bulb thermostat is attached, said second enhanced cylindrical mounting plate being mounted for limited rotation relative to said first cylindrical mounting plate to adjust a relative rotational position of said second enhanced cylindrical mounting plate; c) means to sense a humidity in the HVAC controlled space and adjust said relative rotational position of said second enhanced cylindrical mounting plate thereby adjusting a temperature setting of the thermostat by tilting the mercury bulb, lowering the temperature for more humid air and increasing the temperature for drier air.