Above ground antenna and transmitter for utility meters

Details Above ground antenna and transmitter for utility meters Above ground antenna and transmitter for utility meters

2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Wong, Albert K. (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Continuously variable indicating

With meter reading

C343S719000, C343S872000, C361S679090

Reexamination Certificate

active

11176919

ABSTRACT:
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) technology includes communication apparatus comprising a transmitter associated with an antenna wherein the transmitter is in communication with a utility meter installed in an underground enclosure. The communication apparatus includes a housing comprising a top-section and a depending base. The top-section at least partially houses the transmitter and the antenna with the depending base housing a power source operatively connected to the transmitter. The top-section is adjacent to an exterior side surface the underground enclosure. The depending base extends from the top-section, through an opening in said exterior side surface, and into the underground enclosure.

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