US Patent Application No: 2002/0022,991
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Building marketing system
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Feb 21, 2002
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Feb 15, 2001
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09/783,534
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Abstract
In one general aspect, a home marketing system may include an appliance, a communications network connected to the appliance, a processor connected to the communications network for monitoring appliance data signals, and a service provider. The service provider may provide a service based on the monitored data appliance signals. The service provided may be information about the appliance, maintenance of the appliance, or an extended warranty for the appliance.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
| Patent Owner | Address | Total Patents |
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| ROBERTSHAW CONTROLS COMPANY | RICHMOND, VA | 622 |
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Inventor(s)
| Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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| Bailey, Graham | Neuhofen, DE | 4 | 167 |
| Carr, D Mitchell | Potomac Falls, VA | 5 | 373 |
| Henderson, Bruce H | Richmond, VA | 1 | 69 |
| Johnson, Terri | Hawthorn Woods, IL | 1 | 69 |
| Peachey, Dave | Mesa, AZ | 1 | 69 |
| Sharood, John N | Richmond, VA | 4 | 373 |
| Turner, James H | Chesterfield, VA | 8 | 197 |
Patent Citation Ranking
Forward Cites
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| 7,320,110 Multiple language user interface for thermal comfort controller | 16 | 2003 | |
| 7,083,109 Thermostat having modulated and non-modulated provisions | 36 | 2003 | |
| 7,055,759 PDA configuration of thermostats | 37 | 2003 | |
| 6,851,621 PDA diagnosis of thermostats | 38 | 2003 | |
| 7,181,317 Controller interface with interview programming | 15 | 2003 | |
| 7,222,800 Controller customization management system | 9 | 2004 | |
| 7,861,941 Automatic thermostat schedule/program selector system | 4 | 2005 | |
| 7,584,897 Controller system user interface | 5 | 2005 | |
| 7,565,813 Thermostat having modulated and non-modulated provisions | 0 | 2006 | |
| 8,232,860 RFID reader for facility access control and authorization | 0 | 2006 | |
| 7,641,126 Controller system user interface | 7 | 2007 | |
| 8,351,350 Systems and methods for configuring access control devices | 0 | 2008 | |
| D596963 Environmental controller housing | 5 | 2008 | |
| D596964 Thermostat housing | 7 | 2008 | |
| 8,387,892 Remote control for use in zoned and non-zoned HVAC systems | 0 | 2008 | |
| 8,346,396 HVAC controller with parameter clustering | 0 | 2008 | |
| 8,224,491 Portable wireless remote control unit for use with zoned HVAC system | 4 | 2008 | |
| 8,167,216 User setup for an HVAC remote control unit | 4 | 2008 | |
| 8,091,796 HVAC controller that selectively replaces operating information on a display with system status information | 4 | 2008 | |
| 8,087,593 HVAC controller with quick select feature | 4 | 2008 | |
| 8,032,254 Method and apparatus for configuring an HVAC controller | 6 | 2008 | |
| 8,083,154 Controller system user interface | 4 | 2009 | |
| D678084 Thermostat housing | 0 | 2012 | |
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| 7,954,455 Cage cover with filter, shield and nozzle receptacle | 1 | 2006 | |
| 8,156,899 Containment systems and components for animal husbandry: nested covers | 0 | 2007 | |
| 8,082,885 Containment systems and components for animal husbandry: rack module assembly method | 0 | 2007 | |
| 7,874,268 Method for adjusting airflow in a rodent containment cage | 4 | 2007 | |
| 7,739,984 Containment systems and components for animal husbandry: cage racks | 6 | 2007 | |
| 7,734,381 Controller for regulating airflow in rodent containment system | 3 | 2007 | |
| 7,665,419 Containment systems and components for animal husbandry: cover with air supply apertures | 1 | 2007 | |
| 7,661,392 Containment systems and components for animal husbandry: nested cage bases | 1 | 2007 | |
| 7,913,650 Containment systems and components for animal husbandry | 4 | 2009 | |
| 7,970,495 Method for regulating airflow in a rodent containment system | 0 | 2010 | |
| 8,171,887 Containment systems and components for animal husbandry | 0 | 2011 | |
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| 7,933,945 Method, system, and computer program product for managing controlled residential or non-residential environments | 3 | 2002 | |
| 6,792,323 Method, system, and computer program product for managing controlled residential or non-residential environments | 119 | 2003 | |
| 7,987,489 Legacy device bridge for residential or non-residential networks | 4 | 2003 | |
| 8,042,049 User interface for multi-device control | 7 | 2004 | |
| 7,024,256 Method, system, and computer program product for automatically managing components within a controlled environment | 42 | 2004 | |
| 7,184,848 Method, system, and computer program product for managing controlled residential or non-residential environments | 28 | 2004 | |
| 7,668,990 Method of controlling a device to perform an activity-based or an experience-based operation | 7 | 2005 | |
| 8,116,889 Method, system, and computer program product for managing controlled residential or non-residential environments | 2 | 2005 | |
| 8,196,064 Method, system, and computer program product for managing controlled residential or non-residential environments | 0 | 2007 | |
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| 7,630,855 Method of temperature sensing | 0 | 2005 | |
| 7,627,455 Distributed diagnostic operations system | 1 | 2005 | |
| 7,529,644 Method of diagnosing an operations systems | 4 | 2005 | |
| 7,496,473 Temperature sensing system | 1 | 2005 | |
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| 7,088,238 Access, monitoring, and control of appliances via a media processing system | 41 | 2003 | |
| 7,671,735 Access, monitoring, and control of appliances via a media processing system | 0 | 2006 | |
| 8,063,772 Access, monitoring, and control of appliances via a media processing system | 0 | 2010 | |
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| 7,660,345 Transceiver apparatus and method having ethernet-over-power and power-over-ethernet capability | 5 | 2004 | |
| 8,045,602 Transceiver apparatus and method having ethernet-over-power and power-over-ethernet capability | 0 | 2010 | |
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| 8,099,194 Demand control | 0 | 2008 | |
| 8,090,675 HVAC system that controls an asset via a wide area network in accordance with a business strategy using predictor and responder data points | 0 | 2008 | |
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| 6,591,620 Air conditioning equipment operation system and air conditioning equipment designing support system | 29 | 2002 | |
| 7,225,171 Air conditioning equipment operation system and air conditioning equipment designing support system | 1 | 2003 | |
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| 7,921,443 Systems and methods for providing video and data services to a customer premises | 1 | 2003 | |
| 8,112,449 Systems and methods for implementing a content object access point | 1 | 2003 | |
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| 6,952,681 Tracking the distribution of prescription drugs and other controlled articles | 15 | 2001 | |
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| 8,392,107 Sub-room-level indoor location system using power line positioning | 0 | 2007 | |
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| 7,183,902 Very local area network (VLAN) | 8 | 2004 | |
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| 7,826,906 Transducer access point | 0 | 2006 | |
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| 8,019,571 Abnormality processing system | 1 | 2004 | |
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| 7,241,218 Fire/smoke damper control system | 0 | 2004 | |
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| 8,131,399 Building control system with building level network and room network using different wireless communication schemes | 0 | 2003 | |
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| 8,335,826 Network system, access management server, event notification method, network appliance and computer program | 0 | 2007 | |
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| 8,430,221 Mechanically energized mechanical power coupling system | 0 | 2009 | |
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| 7,162,517 Timekeeping apparatus providing premises-automation-related function through a network | 2 | 2002 | |
| 8,439,178 Proximity sensor enabled mechanical power coupling system | 0 | 2009 | |
Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
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| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |