Patents by Inventor Benjamin Harbin

Benjamin Harbin 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).

  • System and method for controlling a utility meter
    Patent number: 8140414
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and controlling utility meters is provided. A collar communicatively connected to the utility meter monitors power usage and provides usage data, power quality data, and other data to the utility and the customer. The system provides for pre-pay power, and the collar relay can automatically connect or disconnect power to a customer as required. The system provides intelligent remote control of utility meters via wireless or other communications means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Carina Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian O'Neil, Benjamin Harbin
  • System and method for controlling a utility meter
    Publication number: 20080086394
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and controlling utility meters is provided. A collar communicatively connected to the utility meter monitors power usage and provides usage data, power quality data, and other data to the utility and the customer. The system provides for pre-pay power, and the collar relay can automatically connect or disconnect power to a customer as required. The system provides intelligent remote control of utility meters via wireless or other communications means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: Carina Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian O'Neil, Benjamin Harbin