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US3983477A
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Device for measuring extra high voltage line current
Assignee: Manitoba Research Council
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Filing: 1974-05-29
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Granted: 1976-09-28
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Expires: 1994-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A ferromagnetic element tuned oscillator is located close to a current carrying conductor and is provided with a power supply energizing means. Means are provided for transmitting the information carried by the electro-magnetic wave from an extra high voltage potential tuned oscillator to a receiving means at ground level together with frequency measuring means. A frequency discriminator converts the received signal frequency variations into an output signal which is an analogue of the current flowing in the extra high voltage conductor. The output signal from the tuned oscillator can be transmitted either through free space or a dielectric wave guide, which provides the necessary isolation between the extra high voltage conductor and the receiver.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanislaw Szczesny Stuchly
- 👤 Michael Napoleon Rzewuski
- 👤 Michael Zenon Tarnawecky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 20:42
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R15/00; G01R15/14; G01R15/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
An electrical measuring device adapted to sense an electrical current flowing in a conductor of an extra high voltage electrical transmission line in a region of high potential, and to transmit a generated signal corresponding to said current, to receiving means in a region of relatively low potential in order to provide an output signal related to said electrical current; comprising in combination a single crystal yttrium-iron-garnett sensing element magnetically coupled to said extra high voltage transmission line in said region of high potential, an electrical oscillator, operatively connected to said sensing element whereby said sensing element tunes said oscillator, for generating a signal whose frequency is related to the current flowing in said extra high voltage transmission line, temperature compensated regulated power supply means in said region of high potential for operating said electrical oscillator, microwave transmission means operatively connected to said oscillator for transmitting the generated signal from said region of high potential, receiving means in said region of relatively low potential for receiving the signal from said transmission means, and means in said region of relatively low potential for converting said received signal into an output signal, which is related to the electrical current flowing in said extra high voltage transmission line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
An electrical measuring device adapted to sense an electrical current flowing in a conductor of an extra high voltage electrical transmission line in a region of high potential, and to transmit a generated signal corresponding to said current, to receiving means in a region of relatively low potential in order to provide an output signal related to said electrical current; comprising in combination a single crystal yttrium-iron-garnett sensing element magnetically coupled to said extra high voltage transmission line in said region of high potential, an electrical oscillator, operatively connected to said sensing element whereby said sensing element tunes said oscillator, for generating a signal whose frequency is related to the current flowing in said extra high voltage transmission line, temperature compensated regulated power supply means in said region of high potential for operating said electrical oscillator, microwave transmission means operatively connected to said oscillator for transmitting the generated signal from said region of high potential, receiving means in said region of relatively low potential for receiving the signal from said transmission means, and means in said region of relatively low potential for converting said received signal into an output signal, which is related to the electrical current flowing in said extra high voltage transmission line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said microwave transmission means includes transmitting and receiving antennas.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said electromagnetic wave transmission means includes a dielectric wave guide between said yttrium-iron-garnett tuned electrical oscialltor and said receiving means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said receiving means includes a radio frequency amplifier, an automatic gain control means, frequency discrimination means, a video amplifier and an output power means, all operatively connected together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device according to claim 2 in which said receiving means includes a radio frequency amplifier, an automatic gain control means, frequency discrimination means, a video amplifier and an output power means, all operatively connected together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device according to claim 3 in which said receiving means includes a radio frequency amplifier, an automatic gain control means, frequency discrimination means, a video amplifier and an output power means, all operatively connected together.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-09-28 | 1980-03-29 | 1980-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-28 | 1984-03-29 | 1984-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-28 | 1988-03-29 | 1988-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |