Patents by Inventor Bruce Tomson

Bruce Tomson 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).

  • Utility meter with temperature based actuation of a remote disconnect switch
    Patent number: 8830083
    Abstract: The present application provides a utility meter. The utility meter may include a processor with a predetermined temperature range, a remote disconnect switch in communication with the processor, and a temperature sensor in communication with the processor. The processor opens the remote disconnect switch when the temperature sensor senses a temperature that exceeds the predetermined temperature range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ryan Marc LaFrance, Scott M. Shill, Jerry Wagner, Bruce Tomson
  • Utility Meter with Temperature Based Actuation of a Remote Disconnect Switch
    Publication number: 20120299745
    Abstract: The present application provides a utility meter. The utility meter may include a processor with a predetermined temperature range, a remote disconnect switch in communication with the processor, and a temperature sensor in communication with the processor. The processor opens the remote disconnect switch when the temperature sensor senses a temperature that exceeds the predetermined temperature range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Ryan Marc LaFrance, Scott M. Shill, Jerry Wagner, Bruce Tomson