System with replacement meter cover

Details System with replacement meter cover System with replacement meter cover

2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Garber, Wendy R. (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Continuously variable indicating

With meter reading

C324S156000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10709770

ABSTRACT:
A system can be used with an existing meter that has a removable cover and a base and measures the usage of a utility commodity, such as electricity. The system replaces the removable cover with a replacement cover that fits onto the base in the same manner as the removable cover. The system has a usage reader inside the replacement cover that obtains information on the amount of the utility commodity that is used. No electrical or mechanical connection between the usage reader and the meter is made to obtain that information. An automatic meter reader, which includes a microprocessor for storing information and calculating charges and a transmitter for transmitting information to a remote receiver and a way to transfer information from the usage reader to the automatic meter reader is also part of the system.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4491789 (1985-01-01), Benbow
patent: 4811011 (1989-03-01), Sollinger
patent: 5014213 (1991-05-01), Edwards et al.
patent: 5049810 (1991-09-01), Kirby et al.
patent: 6622097 (2003-09-01), Hunter
patent: 6980937 (2005-12-01), Hayes

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

System with replacement meter cover does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with System with replacement meter cover, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and System with replacement meter cover will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3804541