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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7911200 | Digital multimeter having case panel structure A multimeter includes a case defining an interior cavity in which components of the multimeter are located. The case has a top portion defining a plurality of first button apertures. A rotary selector knob is also provided for selecting a multimeter function. The mu... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7855548 | Low labor enclosure assembly There is disclosed a base member for holding, without screws, a printed circuit board having conductive traces and electronic components and which can fit into an electric outlet box. The base member has walls which define a cavity where at least one wall of the cav... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7830135 | Digital multimeter having housing sealing arrangement A multimeter comprises a housing structure including a case defining an interior cavity in which components of the multimeter are located. The case has a shell of rigid polymeric material defining at least one groove containing a softer polymeric material. In additi... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7782044 | Cover The invention relates to a cover for a chamber of a housing of an appliance, said cover comprising an approximately plate-type carrier carrying a network of conductors which is embodied as a pressed screen and provided with a sensor. A plug receiving element for an ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7439725 | Multimeter A multimeter has a housing with at least three input connections, configured as female connectors, for connecting to two measurement lines. When a measurement variable is changed, it is possible to connect at least one of the measurement lines to another input conne... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7397652 | Device and method for providing electric service An exemplary device for providing electric service is disclosed. The exemplary device includes a housing, and a meter receptacle having a supply side an a load side. The meter receptacle can connect between a power source at the supply side and a facility at the loa... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7342507 | Revenue meter with power quality features Power quality detection, monitoring, reporting, recording and communication in a revenue accuracy electrical power meter is disclosed. Transient events are detected by monitoring the wave shape of the electrical power and comparing deviations to a known threshold. S... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7324720 | Protecting optical coupling between optical ports on opposing electronic components In an exemplary aspect of the invention, a method is disclosed for protecting optical coupling between optical ports on opposing electronic components. The method comprises the following. First and second electronic components are oriented, where each of the first a... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7315442 | Secure electrical service entrance power access An external wire coupler is attachable to a housing of an electrical service apparatus mountable in a watthour meter socket by a slide-in or snap-in connection. An access control member is carried within the coupler for controlling access through the coupler to the ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7274187 | Electrical-energy meter A presently-preferred embodiment of an electrical-energy meter comprises a base adapted to be mounted on a supporting surface, a current sensor assembly comprising a plurality of contact blades extending through the base and adapted to electrically contact a conduct... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7274553 | Utility meter housing arrangement An arrangement includes a liquid crystal display having a length, a width and a thickness. The arrangement further includes an integrally formed housing having a display receptacle, the display receptacle including retention members operable to retain the liquid cry... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7269030 | Remote enclosure systems and methods of production thereof Remote enclosure systems have now been designed that meet the following goals: a) consolidates electrical terminations in one system; b) pre-terminates AC and DC equipment loads before site installation; c) provides multiple access points for facilitating equipment ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7239125 | Method and apparatus for electronic meter testing An electronic energy meter senses input voltage and current signals and processes the input voltage and current signals to generate measurements of multiple types of power. The meter comprises a processing system for selecting one of the multiple types of power and ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7230836 | Remote enclosure systems and methods of production thereof Remote enclosure systems have now been designed that meet the following goals: a) consolidate electrical terminations in one system; b) pre-terminate AC and DC equipment loads before site installation; c) provide multiple access points for facilitating equipment rep... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7224159 | Foldable multimeter A multimeter includes a body portion, a cover pivotally connected to the frame such that the cover is selectively moveable about a rotational axis between an open position and a closed position, and a probe assembly including a pair of measuring lines connectable to... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7199572 | Method and system for improving the operational safety, reliability, and functionality of electrical power consumption monitoring devices A system and method for reducing the likelihood of a phase to phase or phase to neutral arcing failure, or a flashover in an electrical power consumption monitoring device. The method includes generating a reduced voltage from either a single phase or two phases of ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7189109 | Modular watthour meter socket and test switch A watthour meter has, in one aspect, a flexible seal with a locking head carried on the meter base and a strap extending from the head and disposable in a loop around and through apertures in juxtaposed mounting flanges of the meter base and the meter dome to lockab... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182632 | Connection systems and methods for utility meters A connection system for allowing access to a primary power signal flowing through a utility meter. The connection system comprises a collar assembly, an adapter assembly, and adapter electronics. The collar assembly comprises a collar housing, main terminals, and se... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7177161 | Compact radio equipment and method of mounting the same A compact radio equipment includes internal circuits on two or more printed circuit boards electrically connected to each other and securely mounted in structure. With this structure, a first metal shield frame is mounted on a first printed circuit board to cover co... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7167102 | System with replacement meter cover 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 r... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7164262 | In-head converter with display A typical probe comprises a sensor, and a connection head that includes a conversion circuit for driving the sensor. The probe communicates with a controller via a two wire DC 4-20 mA link. The conversion circuit is also known as a two-wire transmitter. The conversi... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7158012 | Non-invasive powerline communications system A non-invasive powerline communications system includes: means for generating communication signals at a first location for transmission on a powerline; means for reactively coupling the communication signals to the powerline; and means for receiving said communicat... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7084783 | Electronic meter with enhanced thermally managed communications systems and methods An electronic meter that is capable of handling an analog cellular phone or radio modem under the meter cover provides significant improvements in the thermal management and power handling that is associated with a circuit switched wireless device. The electronic me... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7064554 | Fluorescent light bulb test apparatus and method of use An apparatus for testing a fluorescent light bulb is disclosed. The apparatus includes a circular housing including a pair of contact receptacles operable to receive two conductive elements of a fluorescent light bulb. A lamp housing is coupled to a portion of an ou... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7065655 | Secure enclosure for key exchange A method is disclosed comprising placing a first device in an enclosure, placing a second device in the enclosure, sealing the enclosure, and after sealing the enclosure, causing the first device to exchange a key with the second device. After the key exchange, the ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7047274 | Virtual modular relay device A computerized power management control system (10) includes a virtual modular relay device (82) for providing input and output data to and from a corresponding, actual modular relay device (47 or 49). Virtual modular relay device (82 | 05/16/2006 |
| 6980418 | Method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of electronic device enclosures An electronic device housing comprising a device enclosure with electronic components mounted inside the enclosure is disclosed. Mounted between the electronic device housing and the device enclosure is a thermally reflective electrical insulator configured to reduc... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6980417 | Meter with concealed probe receiving deck A meter provided with a concealed probe receiving deck includes a body of the meter, a housing, one end of the lid is pivoted to the body of the meter, a space of accommodation defined between the lid and the body when the former covers upon the bottom of the body, ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6954061 | Method and apparatus for electronic meter testing An electronic energy meter senses input voltage and current signals and processes the input voltage and current signals to generate measurements of multiple types of power. The meter comprises a processing system for selecting one of the multiple types of power and ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6941203 | Method and system for computer network implemented vehicle diagnostics A method of diagnosing a status of a vehicle. The vehicle has an on-board computer for generating a diagnostic trouble code signal related to a passed or problem status of the vehicle. A portable code reader is connected to the on-board computer. Diagnostic trouble ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6798191 | Revenue meter with a graphic user interface being operative to display scalable objects A revenue meter includes electronics for measuring the delivery of electrical energy from an energy supplier to a consumer through an electric circuit. A meter cover encloses the revenue meter. A keypad is located on the meter cover, and connects to the revenue mete... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6747446 | Arrangement for providing external access to functionality switches in a utility meter An arrangement for providing external access to functionality switches in a utility meter includes a housing, a number of contacts, at least one button actuator, and a hatch. The housing has a base and a cover that includes at least one switch access opening. The nu... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6737855 | Electric meter cover including an integrally molded optical port with lens A cover for use on an electric meter is disclosed which includes an optical port which aids in transmission of optical signals from an optical transmitter, such as a light emitting diode, to an optical receiver, such as a photodiode or similar. The optical port furt... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6731217 | Electrical circuit tester An electrical circuit tester for allowing a user to efficiently test electrical fixtures and switches. The electrical circuit tester includes a housing that has a plurality of prongs that extend from the housing. The prongs are adapted for engaging an electrical out... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6679723 | Electric power watthour meter with cover handles A cover adapted to be mounted on a watthour meter base includes a handle carried on the cover to facilitate movement of the watthour meter relative to a meter socket. The handle is generally provided as one or a pair of handles mounted on or unitarily for... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6677742 | Utility meter having a security sealing arrangement An arrangement for use in a utility meter having a base configured to be mounted to a structure and a component module adapted to be releasably secured to the base inhibits unauthorized removal of the component module from the base. The arrangement includ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6605937 | Modular meter with base barrier A base barrier for an electronic meter assembly including a base assembly having a plurality of wire leads extending therefrom and a revenue guard board for monitoring phases of a meter power supply. The base barrier includes a body configured for mountin... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6522124 | Snap connecting inner modules for an electric utility meter An integrated structure that offers improved casing for an electric utility meter is disclosed. The improved structure uses a minimum number of parts required for proper functionality of a meter casing, and excludes the use of screws, clips or other addit... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6498717 | Surface mounted panel adapter for a socket mounted electricity meter A surface mounted panel adapter for a socket mounted electricity meter allows a socket mounted electricity meter to be installed on a switchboard. The surface mounted panel adapter is designed to attach to the back of a switchboard, and to expose a meter ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6456060 | Multi-meter with locking clamp Disclosed herein is a hand-held clamp-type multi-meter capable of measuring current and other electrical characteristics. The clamp includes a hinged jaw which is openable in the current detecting mode of the multi-meter, but not in other modes.... | 09/24/2002 |
