HVAC systems and methods with improved heating element control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11187436
APP PUB NO 20200292210A1
SERIAL NO

16885221

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Systems, tools, and methods are presented that enable a circuit to introduce a random time delay before actuating a relay to start or stop a supply of electrical power to a heating element of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. In one instance, the circuit includes a time-delay switch electrically connected to the relay. The time-delay switch has a random time delay before entering a closed state or open state. The relay is operable to start and stop a supply of electrical power to the heating element in response to the switch entering, respectively, the closed state and the open state. Other systems, tools and methods are presented. Other systems, tools and methods are presented.

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LENNOX INDUSTRIES INCRICHARDSON TX

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boyd, Hermon Alan Red Oak, US 8 37
Nelson, Lee Portland, US 12 237
Powell, Joe Garland, US 10 135

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