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US3582922A
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Remote meter-reading apparatus
Assignee: ITM INTEGER Inc
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Filing: 1968-05-20
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A telemetering device is provided for reading meters from remote locations. A tape having recorded digital data thereon is drivingly connected to the meter to be advanced past a reference point by operation of the meter. A tape reading head is disposed along the path of the tape at the reference point and, on signal, reciprocates a short distance along the tape to make a nonambiguous reading of the tape position. A coding system is provided for identifying each of a number of different units.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard J Greshel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:41
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08C; G08C19/00; G08C19/16; G08C19/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A transmitter for use with a meter having a shaft revoluble in accordance with the passage through the meter of the substance to be measured, comprising an endless magnetic tape conditioned to indicate the quantities of said substance passing through the meter, first means adapted to be actuated by rotation of said shaft for advancing said tape past a predetermined point to indicate the quantity of said substance which has passed through the meter, a transducer head mounted at said point in functional proximity to said tape, second means independent of said first means operable to cause rapid relative movement between said head and tape a limited distance along said tape sufficient to generate by said head a reading from the tape; a receiver having control means and recording means adapted to be connected to said head to cause said rapid relative movement of said transmitter and to record the resultant reading from the head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A transmitter for use with a meter having a shaft revoluble in accordance with the passage through the meter of the substance to be measured, comprising an endless magnetic tape conditioned to indicate the quantities of said substance passing through the meter, first means adapted to be actuated by rotation of said shaft for advancing said tape past a predetermined point to indicate the quantity of said substance which has passed through the meter, a transducer head mounted at said point in functional proximity to said tape, second means independent of said first means operable to cause rapid relative movement between said head and tape a limited distance along said tape sufficient to generate by said head a reading from the tape; a receiver having control means and recording means adapted to be connected to said head to cause said rapid relative movement of said transmitter and to record the resultant reading from the head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as described in claim 1, said tape having visible indicia thereon corresponding to the magnetic indicators of quantity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein said means for causing rapid limited relative movement between said head and tape includes a solenoid and its armature, one of which is mechanically connected to said transducer head, the other being fixed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as described in claim 1, and code means connectable to said recording means for transmitting to said recording means signals to identify said meter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 including tone generating means in said receiver for energizing said code means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
A transmitter for use with a meter having a shaft revoluble in accordance with the passage through the meter of the substance to be measured, comprising an endless tape conditioned to indicate digital quantities of said substance passing through the meter, first means adapted to be actuated by rotation of said shaft for advancing said tape past a predetermined point to indicate the quantity of said substance which has passed through the meter, a transducer head mounted at said point in functional proximity to said tape, second means independent of said first means operable to cause rapid relative reciprocating movement between said head and tape for a limited distance along said tape sufficient to generate by said head a reading from the tape of a plurality of successive quantity indications whereby an unequivocal reading of the quantity indicated by the tape is obtained.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
143 words
A transmitter for use with a meter having a shaft revoluble in accordance with the passage through the meter of the substance to be measured, comprising an endless tape conditioned to indicate digital quantities of said substance passing through the meter, first means adapted to be actuated by rotation of said shaft for advancing said tape past a predetermined point to indicate the quantity of said substance which has passed through the meter, a transducer head mounted at said point in functional proximity to said tape, second means independent of said first means operable to cause rapid relative reciprocating movement between said head and tape for a limited distance along said tape sufficient to generate by said head a reading from the tape of a plurality of successive quantity indications whereby an unequivocal reading of the quantity indicated by the tape is obtained.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |