US4078721A
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Greenhouse control device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-09
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Granted: 1978-03-14
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Expires: 1996-09-09
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for controlling the opening and closing of windows in a greenhouse or other structure which includes temperature sensing means for producing a control signal, means for producing a second control signal corresponding to a temperature at which the windows are to be opened, means actuated by the windows for producing a third control signal, means comparing the third signal with the first and second signals to produce a comparison signal which functions to operate motors to open and close said windows.
Inventors
- 👤 Seiichi Okuhara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/24; A01G9/241; F; F24; F24F; F24F11/00; F24F11/0001; F24F11/70; F24F11/72; F24F11/74; F24F11/76; F24F11/88; G; G05; G05B; G05B11/00; G05B11/01; G05B11/32; G05D; G05D23/00; G05D23/19; G05D23/1919; G05D23/192; G05D23/20; G05D23/24; F24F11/30; F24F2110/00; F24F2110/10; F24F2110/30; F24F2110/32; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/10; Y02A40/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A greenhouse control device, comprising a temperature sensing element disposed in a greenhouse, a ventilation window, means for generating a first output corresponding to a temperature sensed by said temperature sensing element, means for generating a second output corresponding to a temperature at which the ventilation window is to be opened, means interlocked with said ventilation window for generating a third output corresponding to the aperture of said ventilation window, means for comparing a sum of said first and second outputs with said third output to produce a comparison output, relay means energized by said comparison output, an electric motor driven through said relay means for driving said ventilation window, means for generating fourth and fifth outputs respectively corresponding to the maximum and minimum apertures of said ventilation window, means for comparing said fourth and fifth outputs with said third output to produce comparison outputs, and means for inhibiting energization of said relay means in response to said comparison.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A greenhouse control device, comprising a temperature sensing element disposed in a greenhouse, a ventilation window, means for generating a first output corresponding to a temperature sensed by said temperature sensing element, means for generating a second output corresponding to a temperature at which the ventilation window is to be opened, means interlocked with said ventilation window for generating a third output corresponding to the aperture of said ventilation window, means for comparing a sum of said first and second outputs with said third output to produce a comparison output, relay means energized by said comparison output, an electric motor driven through said relay means for driving said ventilation window, means for generating fourth and fifth outputs respectively corresponding to the maximum and minimum apertures of said ventilation window, means for comparing said fourth and fifth outputs with said third output to produce comparison outputs, and means for inhibiting energization of said relay means in response to said comparison.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-03-13 | 1981-09-12 | 1982-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-13 | 1985-09-12 | 1986-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-13 | 1989-09-12 | 1990-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |