US4188619A
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Transformer arrangement for coupling a communication signal to a three-phase power line
Assignee: Boeing North American Inc
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Filing: 1978-08-17
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1998-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A communication signal is coupled simultaneously to all three phases of a neutral-wye three-phase power line through a transformer arrangement consisting of a low voltage set of three serially connected windings across which the signal is applied to produce the same current in all three windings and a high voltage set of three windings which are connected in a neutral-wye configuration to the power line with a winding of each set being magnetically coupled to a different winding of the other set such that the currents induced in all three windings of the high voltage set flow in the same direction with respect to the neutral connection.
Inventors
- 👤 William C. Perkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:00
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B3/00; H04B3/54; H04B3/56; H04B2203/00; H04B2203/54; H04B2203/5404; H04B2203/5416; H04B2203/5429; H04B2203/5458; H04B2203/5462; H04B2203/5466; H04B2203/5483
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A transformer arrangement for simultaneously coupling a signal to all three phase conductors of a three-phase power line having a neutral conductor comprising: a low voltage set of three like windings serially connected, with one end of each of two of said windings being disconnected; a high voltage set of three like windings connected in a neutral wye configuration to the power line; means for magnetically coupling each winding of one set with a different winding of the other set so that a current through said low voltage set of windings causes currents to flow through the windings of said high voltage set in the same direction with respect to the neutral connection, and means for applying the signal to be coupled to the power line across the disconnected ends of the two windings of the first set.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A transformer arrangement for simultaneously coupling a signal to all three phase conductors of a three-phase power line having a neutral conductor comprising: a low voltage set of three like windings serially connected, with one end of each of two of said windings being disconnected; a high voltage set of three like windings connected in a neutral wye configuration to the power line; means for magnetically coupling each winding of one set with a different winding of the other set so that a current through said low voltage set of windings causes currents to flow through the windings of said high voltage set in the same direction with respect to the neutral connection, and means for applying the signal to be coupled to the power line across the disconnected ends of the two windings of the first set.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
135 words
Signaling apparatus for simultaneously coupling a signal to all three phase conductors of a three-phase power line having a neutral conductor, comprising: an AC signaling device having a pair of terminals through which the signal is translated, and a transformer having a low voltage set of three like windings serially connected, with one end of each of two of said windings being connected to a different one of said terminals, a high voltage set of three like windings connected in a wye-neutral configuration to the power line and means for magnetically coupling each winding of one set with a different winding of the other set so that a current through said low voltage set of windings causes currents to flow through said high voltage windings in the same direction with respect to the neutral connection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
135 words
Signaling apparatus for simultaneously coupling a signal to all three phase conductors of a three-phase power line having a neutral conductor, comprising: an AC signaling device having a pair of terminals through which the signal is translated, and a transformer having a low voltage set of three like windings serially connected, with one end of each of two of said windings being connected to a different one of said terminals, a high voltage set of three like windings connected in a wye-neutral configuration to the power line and means for magnetically coupling each winding of one set with a different winding of the other set so that a current through said low voltage set of windings causes currents to flow through said high voltage windings in the same direction with respect to the neutral connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
129 words
A signaling system, comprising: a three-phase power line comprising three phase conductors and a neutral conductor; an AC signaling device having a pair of terminals through which the signal is translated; and a transformer having a low voltage set of three like windings serially connected, with one end of each of two of said windings being connected to a different one of said terminals, a high voltage set of three like windings connected in a wye-neutral configuration to the power line and means for magnetically coupling each winding of one set with a different winding of the other set so that a current through said low voltage set of windings causes currents to flow through said high voltage windings in the same direction with respect to the neutral connection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
129 words
A signaling system, comprising: a three-phase power line comprising three phase conductors and a neutral conductor; an AC signaling device having a pair of terminals through which the signal is translated; and a transformer having a low voltage set of three like windings serially connected, with one end of each of two of said windings being connected to a different one of said terminals, a high voltage set of three like windings connected in a wye-neutral configuration to the power line and means for magnetically coupling each winding of one set with a different winding of the other set so that a current through said low voltage set of windings causes currents to flow through said high voltage windings in the same direction with respect to the neutral connection.
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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) | 1983-02-11 | 1983-08-13 | 1984-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-08-13 | 1988-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-11 | 1991-08-13 | 1992-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |