Patents by Inventor Jacob M. Stillwagon

Jacob M. Stillwagon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of fabricating an energy meter
    Patent number: 5068962
    Abstract: An output connection and signal conditioning circuit board is selected and detachably connected to an electronic energy meter to customize its functions. Connectors are provided at the ends of the circuit board to mate with an edge connector in the bezel of the register and spaced holes in the base. A separate flexible connection to the KYZ terminals is provided, along with an intermediate tab and slot to position the circuit board and strengthen the meter. A selected circuit board is added to the manufactured meter to meet customer requirements by inserting a pin connector at the bottom of the circuit board through the spaced holes, and rotating the circuit board to mate with the tab and the edge connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Warren R. Germer, Peter F. Coryea, Jacob M. Stillwagon
  • Register circuit board for electronic energy meter
    Patent number: 4994734
    Abstract: An output connection and signal conditioning circuit board is selected and detachably connected to an electronic energy meter to customize its functions. Connectors are provided at the ends of the circuit board to mate with an edge connector in the bezel of the register and spaced holes in the base. A separate flexible connection to the KYZ terminals is provided, along with an intermediate tab and slot to position the circuit board and strengthen the meter. A selected circuit board is added to the manufactured meter to meet customer requirements by inserting a pin connector at the bottom of the circuit board through the spaced holes, and rotating the circuit board to mate with the tab and the edge connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Warren R. Germer, Peter E. Coryea, Jacob M. Stillwagon