Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| 8179123 | Measurement apparatus and recording medium Provided is a measurement apparatus that measures power of a modulated signal that is modulated with a carrier signal having a prescribed frequency, comprising an AD converting section that outputs a digital modulated signal obtained by AD converting the modulated s... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8115476 | Apparatus for providing energy usage and energy cost data for an electrical device A power meter has a connector block with prongs for plugging the connector block into a wall socket and also has a socket for receiving the plug of a power cord of an electrical device. A display unit is tethered to the connector block such that values associated wi... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8049488 | Electrical power metering device and method of operation thereof A metering device for metering energy delivered to customers over electrical wires from a power distribution cabinet. The metering device has a plurality of current transformers, each capable of receiving one of the electrical wires and connections for the line volt... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8022690 | Intelligent electronic device for providing broadband internet access An intelligent electronic device for monitoring and determining an amount of electrical power usage by a consumer, or end user, and for providing broadband Internet access to the consumer. The intelligent electronic device includes at least one sensor coupled to an ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7999532 | Apparatus for electronically measuring or distributing electrical energy An integral electronic revenue meter system diagnostics package including a microprocessor, storage memory, preselect series of system diagnostic tests, and recording any results which exceed predefined programmable thresholds, and display means for displaying error... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7928723 | Measurement of dissipated power The invention concerns a method of determining the dissipated power of an electronic switch. According to the invention it is proposed that the instantaneous value of a physical quantity is detected, a value correlated with the instantaneous value is polled from a f... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7919960 | Electricity meter capable of minimizing the risk of data destruction from lightning or surge An electricity meter capable of minimizing a risk of data destruction in case of lightning or surge that involves improperly high voltage is provided. The electricity meter includes a measurement part, an operation part, and an insulation part. The measurement part ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7859246 | Modular energy meter A modular energy meter, containing at least a power line access module, the power line access module containing at least a phase line access portion having an input end and an output end, and a zero line access portion having an input end and an output end, and at l... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7847537 | Electricity meter with resilient connectors A modular electricity meter configuration and corresponding methodology permits use of certain common components in combination with either a variety of mechanical displays or electronic displays. In electricity meter arrangements making use of printed circuit board... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7800355 | Apparatus for measuring the electrical energy delivered to a rail traction unit by a high voltage line Apparatus for measuring the electrical energy supplied to a rail traction unit by a high voltage line (1), the apparatus comprising measurement means (5, 26) for measuring the current drawn, and measurement means (12, 27) for measuring the volta... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7772829 | Power meter and method for measuring power consumption A power meter for measuring power consumption and detecting the presence of an unsafe line condition is disclosed. The power meter has a service disconnect switch, which is interposed between load contacts and source contacts, the disconnect switch interrupts the fl... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7768254 | Server power measurement The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a system that includes a computer device. The computer device includes a power supply and a component that receives power from the power supply through a first electrical connection. Th... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7737679 | Poly phase solid state watt hour meters An electronic energy meter includes a first sigma delta modulator having an electrically isolated digital data output. A power supply stage coupled to a first electrical line provides a supply voltage to the first sigma delta modulator. A shunt device is also couple... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7723979 | Integrated energy metering system An integrated energy metering system having an energy meter including a voltage ADC for sensing voltage, a current ADC for sensing current, a microcontroller; a first memory device for storing program data for the energy meter; and a plurality of circuit blocks; a v... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7714568 | Power supply A power supply is for receiving an AC voltage and outputting a DC voltage and an output current to an electronic device. The power supply includes an input module, an output module, a measuring interface, a measuring interface, and a switch module. The input module ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7710105 | Circuit reset testing methods A method of testing power-on reset circuitry in an integrated circuit comprises establishing the a first state of the integrated circuit that is different from a normal reset state of the circuit, lowering the VCC power supply voltage from a normal high operating le... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7701199 | Modular meter configuration and methodology A modular electricity meter configuration and corresponding methodology permits use of certain common components in combination with either a variety of mechanical displays or electronic displays. In electricity meter arrangements making use of printed circuit board... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7688060 | Electronic revenue meter with automatic service sensing An integral electronic revenue meter system diagnostics package including a microprocessor, storage memory, preselect series of system diagnostic tests, and recording any results which exceed predefined programmable thresholds, and display means for displaying error... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7688061 | Apparatus for electronically measuring electrical energy An integral electronic revenue meter system diagnostics package including a microprocessor, storage memory, preselect series of system diagnostic tests, and recording any results which exceed predefined programmable thresholds, and display means for displaying error... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7683605 | Test pulses for enabling revenue testable panel meters A panel meter including an energy test pulse device that enables the panel meter to be used for revenue applications and eliminates the need for two separate meters, one for panel indication, and the other for energy and revenue applications. The electrical panel me... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7639000 | Apparatus for electronically measuring or distributing electrical energy An integral electronic revenue meter system diagnostics package including a microprocessor, storage memory, preselect series of system diagnostic tests, and recording any results which exceed predefined programmable thresholds, and display means for displaying error... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7635972 | Rechargeable powering system in an electricity meter A polyphase electricity meter comprising a metering system allowing to measure a flow of electricity through a plurality of phases of a portion of an electricity network. The electricity meter further comprises a rechargeable powering system allowing to power at lea... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7626378 | Signal powered A.C. current transformer electronic measuring circuit A self-powered alternating current measuring and power generating circuit is designed to be connected across the terminals of the secondary winding of a current transformer. The circuit includes a current to voltage transformer, the primary winding of which is conne... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7622911 | Electrical power metering device and method of operation thereof A metering device for metering energy delivered to customers over electrical wires from a power distribution cabinet. The metering device has a plurality of current transformers, each capable of receiving one of the electrical wires and connections for the line volt... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7609051 | Energy metering system An energy consumption meter includes a first input for providing a first input signal derived from a voltage, a first analog-to-digital (A/D) converter electrically connected to the first input to generate a first output signal based on the first input signal, a sec... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7554320 | Intelligent electronic device for providing broadband internet access An intelligent electronic device for monitoring and determining an amount of electrical power usage by a consumer, or end user, and for providing broadband Internet access to the consumer. The intelligent electronic device includes at least one sensor coupled to an ... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7548054 | Integration methods for energy metering systems using a Rogowski coil Devices and methods for accurately realizing the integration functions, in particular for energy metering systems using a Rogowski coil, are disclosed. In this regard, exemplary embodiments of the present invention may be constructed as two stable filters for the cu... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7511472 | Power measuring apparatus A power measuring apparatus including a voltage transformer, a voltage-current measuring circuit, and an operation unit is provided. The voltage transformer converts an input voltage signal into an output voltage signal. The voltage-current measuring circuit include... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7508190 | Test pulses for enabling revenue testable panel meters A panel meter including an energy test pulse device that enables the panel meter to be used for revenue applications and eliminates the need for two separate meters, one for panel indication, and the other for energy and revenue applications. The electrical panel me... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7504821 | Auxiliary power supply for supplying power to additional functions within a meter An electronic meter for measuring electricity consumption is provided that includes extra functionality without significantly increasing cost or complexity of the meter. The meter includes a capacitor for storing energy during normal operation of the meter. The outp... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7489122 | Method and device for measuring voltage A method measures a voltage at a point of a current distribution network via a measuring circuit. The measuring circuit contains a voltage transmitter which is coupled to a current-conducting conductor of the network, and a further processing configuration which is ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7474087 | Energy meter system and method for calibration An energy meter device includes a first analog/digital transformer having an input configured to provide a signal derived from a voltage and a second analog/digital transformer having an input configured to provide a signal derived from a current. A first input of t... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7474088 | Power monitoring system A power monitoring system with multiple sensors for electrical panels providing power through multiple electrical conductors. The power monitoring system preferably includes at least four sensors supported in a fixed spatial relationship on a support. The sensors in... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7417420 | Switch to bypass optical diode for reducing power consumption of electrical meters The invention contemplates an electrical power meter and method of operating the electrical power meter. The inventive power meter includes a power supply for converting alternating current (AC) voltage to a direct current (DC) voltage for powering the electronic co... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7417419 | Method and arrangement for connecting electrical components in an electricity meter A current coil arrangement in an electricity meter includes first and second current coils. The first current coil has two current blades and a middle portion extending therebetween. The two current blades are configured to be received by a utility meter socket devi... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7412338 | Radio frequency device within an energy sensor system An energy measurement system including a radio frequency (“RF”) device powered by a solar panel. The RF device comprising a wireless communication port operative to transmit and receive communication over a wireless network of additional RF devices. The energy m... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7402993 | Electrical profile monitoring system for detection of atypical consumption Methods of detecting atypical patterns of usage of electricity, determined by monitoring consumption at the primary line, permit detection of grow-ops and unusual line losses due to defective service lines. A meter having a high resolution is connected to the primar... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7394240 | Current sensor The present invention provides a current sensor capable of adjusting an offset value at a zero magnetic field more easily and detecting a current magnetic field generated by a current to be detected with high sensitivity and high precision. The current sensor has: f... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7388364 | Device for covering the peak load A device for covering the peak load of an electrical consumer (VB) that is connected to an alternating current terminal of a public electricity network (ENT). A power inverter (WR) is fed from a direct current accumulator (BAT) and is connected in parallel at the ou... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7373844 | Switch feel measurement apparatus A measuring system that relate to the measurement of relatively small one degree of freedom mechanisms, such as pivoting and rotary switches, is disclosed. In particular end effectors and a kit for assembling various end effector assemblies is disclosed, that allow ... | 05/20/2008 |
