Patents by Inventor Tim Bianchi

Tim Bianchi 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 for error detection and flow direction determination in a measuring meter
    Patent number: 7559012
    Abstract: A method for correcting data signal errors in a meter has been developed. The method includes receiving ordered data signals from the meter. Next, the sequenced of ordered data signals is analyzed to determine whether a data signal is missing. Finally, if a data signal is missing, a predetermined value is added to a sequence counter to compensate for the missing signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Neptune Technology Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Castleberry, Jerry Lovett, David Hamilton, John Scarborough, Tim Bianchi
  • Communications and features protocol for a measuring water meter
    Patent number: 7504964
    Abstract: A measuring meter system with communications and features protocols for monitoring the meter has been developed. The system includes a meter that monitors usage of a distribution system, an electronic data recorder that processes data from the meter, and an external unit that controls the processing of data in the electronic data recorder with a communication protocol. The communication protocol includes an initialization signal, an interval identification signal, and a clock signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Neptune Technology Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Brennan, Jerry Lovett, David Hamilton, Tim Bianchi
  • Power reduction method in an electronic counter
    Patent number: 7424377
    Abstract: A method for operating an electronic counter with reduced power consumption has been developed. The electronic counter is divided into multiple segments that are ordered according to their numerical value. As the counter is updated, it becomes necessary to propagate data between the segments. If the supply energy of the counter meets or exceeds a set limit, the data is propagated to the next highest segment. However, if the supply energy of the counter falls below the set limit, the data to be propagated is stored in a propagation carry counter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Neptune Technology Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Tim Bianchi
  • Method for error detection and flow direction determination in a measuring meter
    Publication number: 20040123656
    Abstract: A method for correcting data signal errors in a meter has been developed. The method includes receiving ordered data signals from the meter. Next, the sequenced of ordered data signals is analyzed to determine whether a data signal is missing. Finally, if a data signal is missing, a predetermined value is added to a sequence counter to compensate for the missing signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Walter Castleberry, Jerry Lovett, David Hamilton, John Scarborough, Tim Bianchi
  • Communications and features protocol for a measuring water meter
    Publication number: 20040113812
    Abstract: A measuring meter system with communications and features protocols for monitoring the meter has been developed. The system includes a meter that monitors usage of a distribution system, an electronic data recorder that processes data from the meter, and an external unit that controls the processing of data in the electronic data recorder with a communication protocol. The communication protocol includes an initialization signal, an interval identification signal, and a clock signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Tim Bianchi, Jim Brennan, Jerry Lovett, David Hamilton
  • Power reduction method in an electronic counter
    Publication number: 20040109527
    Abstract: A method for operating an electronic counter with reduced power consumption has been developed. The electronic counter is divided into multiple segments that are ordered according to their numerical value. As the counter is updated, it becomes necessary to propagate data between the segments. If the supply energy of the counter meets or exceeds a set limit, the data is propagated to the next highest segment. However, if the supply energy of the counter falls below the set limit, the data to be propagated is stored in a propagation carry counter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: David Hamilton, Tim Bianchi