Patents by Inventor Garry M. Loy

Garry M. Loy 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).

  • Patent number: 10247757
    Abstract: An improved meter base assembly supports the various meter forms used in modern electrical energy distribution systems. The disclosed assembly combines a customized design for each meter form with a universal base used in a plurality of meter forms to create a meter base assembly that is optimized for best performance while maintaining a reduced part cost. In addition, the concept allows the meter terminals to be attached to the meter base assembly without any hardware, may reduce assembly errors, allows for simplified assembly that may be automated, and speeds up the creation of future meter designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Garry M Loy
  • Patent number: 10066999
    Abstract: An electricity meter may include a plurality of current terminals and a temperature sensing circuit. The circuit has a first set of thermocouple junctions having a first observed polarity and a second set of thermocouple junctions having a second observed polarity that is opposite of the first observed polarity. Each of the first set and the second set are disposed adjacent to a respective current terminal so as to measure relative temperature changes at the respective current terminal Each of the first set and the second set are connected to each other in series such that when each of the current terminals are at the same temperature, the temperature sensing circuit has a net voltage of zero. Alternatively, when one or more of the terminals has a temperature that is different from the other terminals, the temperature sensing circuit has a net voltage that is greater or less than zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Elster Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Garry M. Loy, David Cooper
  • Publication number: 20180180646
    Abstract: An improved meter base assembly supports the various meter forms used in modem electrical energy distribution systems. The disclosed assembly combines a customized design for each meter form with a universal base used in a plurality of meter forms to create a meter base assembly that is optimized for best performance while maintaining a reduced part cost. In addition, the concept allows the meter terminals to be attached to the meter base assembly without any hardware, may reduce assembly errors, allows for simplified assembly that may be automated, and speeds up the creation of future meter designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventor: Garry M. Loy
  • Patent number: 9921245
    Abstract: An improved meter base assembly supports the various meter forms used in modern electrical energy distribution systems. The disclosed assembly combines a customized design for each meter form with a universal base used in a plurality of meter forms to create a meter base assembly that is optimized for best performance while maintaining a reduced part cost. In addition, the concept allows the meter terminals to be attached to the meter base assembly without any hardware, may reduce assembly errors, allows for simplified assembly that may be automated, and speeds up the creation of future meter designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Garry M. Loy
  • Patent number: 9887475
    Abstract: A low-cost electrical connector that is capable of providing a single or a multiplicity of continuous electrical connections between two individual printed circuit boards, and method of making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Garry M. Loy
  • Publication number: 20170170586
    Abstract: A low-cost electrical connector that is capable of providing a single or a multiplicity of continuous electrical connections between two individual printed circuit boards, and method of making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Garry M. Loy
  • Publication number: 20170082501
    Abstract: An electricity meter may include a plurality of current terminals and a temperature sensing circuit. The circuit has a first set of thermocouple junctions having a first observed polarity and a second set of thermocouple junctions having a second observed polarity that is opposite of the first observed polarity. Each of the first set and the second set are disposed adjacent to a respective current terminal so as to measure relative temperature changes at the respective current terminal Each of the first set and the second set are connected to each other in series such that when each of the current terminals are at the same temperature, the temperature sensing circuit has a net voltage of zero. Alternatively, when one or more of the terminals has a temperature that is different from the other terminals, the temperature sensing circuit has a net voltage that is greater or less than zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Garry M. Loy, David Cooper
  • Publication number: 20170006723
    Abstract: An improved meter base assembly supports the various meter forms used in modern electrical energy distribution systems. The disclosed assembly combines a customized design for each meter form with a universal base used in a plurality of meter forms to create a meter base assembly that is optimized for best performance while maintaining a reduced part cost. In addition, the concept allows the meter terminals to be attached to the meter base assembly without any hardware, may reduce assembly errors, allows for simplified assembly that may be automated, and speeds up the creation of future meter designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: Garry M. Loy
  • Patent number: 9448264
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for secure confirmation of the status of a metering disconnect switch. By utilizing both a mechanical auxiliary switch and the reading of a load-side voltage immediately after a switch operation, a nearly certain decision can be achieved that the state of the relay is accurately known. This invention will prevent a motorized or solenoid driven switch operator from achieving a close or open state of the switch that otherwise could be uncertain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Elster Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Shuey, Garry M. Loy
  • Publication number: 20150247900
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for secure confirmation of the status of a metering disconnect switch. By utilizing both a mechanical auxiliary switch and the reading of a load-side voltage immediately after a switch operation, a nearly certain decision can be achieved that the state of the relay is accurately known. This invention will prevent a motorized or solenoid driven switch operator from achieving a close or open state of the switch that otherwise could be uncertain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Shuey, Garry M. Loy
  • Patent number: 9013174
    Abstract: A bistable relay may include a pair of contact arms. Each contact arm is configured to have a first end and a second end, such that, when the relay is in the closed position, current flows from the first end to the second ends of each of the contact arms, and when the relay is in an open position, current does not flow from the first ends to the second ends of the contact arms. The relay further includes a motor, a pair of springs, a pair of cams driven by the motor, and a linearly actuating member configured to move the contact arms from the first configuration to the second configuration, the member including a cam follower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Elster Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Garry M. Loy, Rodney C. Hemminger
  • Publication number: 20130278245
    Abstract: A bistable relay may include a pair of contact arms. Each contact arm is configured to have a first end and a second end, such that, when the relay is in the closed position, current flows from the first end to the second ends of each of the contact arms, and when the relay is in an open position, current does not flow from the first ends to the second ends of the contact arms. The relay further includes a motor, a pair of springs, a pair of cams driven by the motor, and a linearly actuating member configured to move the contact arms from the first configuration to the second configuration, the member including a cam follower surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: ELSTER SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Garry M. Loy, Rodney C. Hemminger
  • Patent number: 8564280
    Abstract: An electricity meter comprises a single current sensor with a toroidal coil that has an inner bore extending substantially through the sensor. The meter also has two current conductors that form one of a pair of line-side blades of the meter. The electricity meter also has a disconnect switch with a pair of moveable contacts and a pair of fixed contacts. One of the pairs contacts is electrically connected to the current conductors. The other pair forms a respective load-side blade of the meter. One current conductor passes through the inner bore of the current sensor in a first direction relative to its line-side blade and the other current conductor passes through the inner bore of the current sensor in a substantially opposite direction relative to its line-side blade so that current passing through the conductors passes through the inner bore of the current sensor in a same direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Elster Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Garry M. Loy
  • Publication number: 20120194174
    Abstract: An electricity meter comprises a single current sensor with a toroidal coil that has an inner bore extending substantially through the sensor. The meter also has two current conductors that form one of a pair of line-side blades of the meter. The electricity meter also has a disconnect switch with a pair of moveable contacts and a pair of fixed contacts. One of the pairs contacts is electrically connected to the current conductors. The other pair forms a respective load-side blade of the meter. One current conductor passes through the inner bore of the current sensor in a first direction relative to its line-side blade and the other current conductor passes through the inner bore of the current sensor in a substantially opposite direction relative to its line-side blade so that current passing through the conductors passes through the inner bore of the current sensor in a same direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: ELSTER SOLUTIONS, LLC.
    Inventor: Garry M. Loy
  • Publication number: 20120126793
    Abstract: A switch sensor apparatus, an electrical meter, and a method of manufacturing an electrical meter are disclosed herein. A polyphase electrical meter incorporates a number of switch sensor apparatuses that each have a current sensor and a relay arranged relatively perpendicularly to each other and electrically connected via an electrical conductor. The switch sensor apparatuses may be arranged in a compact configuration. In this way, a polyphase meter can provide full service disconnect functionality while remaining sufficiently compact to fit in an ANSI standard housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: ELSTER SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Garry M. Loy, Rodney C. Hemminger
  • Patent number: 7821776
    Abstract: An electrical meter is provided that includes a cover configured for securement onto a base. The meter includes features that resist meter tampering, and features that provide evidence of meter tampering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Elster Electricity, LLC
    Inventors: Garry M. Loy, Rodney C. Hemminger
  • Patent number: 7656649
    Abstract: An electric meter comprises an electronics housing and a meter base. The electronics housing defines a front panel and includes a first plurality of option board guides. A main meter board is disposed substantially parallel to the front panel. The meter base defines a rear panel of the electric meter. The meter base includes a plurality of housing guides for receiving the electronics housing and a second plurality of option board guides disposed substantially perpendicularly to the rear panel. The second plurality of option board guides are adapted to receive an option board and to position the option board substantially perpendicularly to the main meter board of the electronics housing during assembly of the electronics housing to the meter base. The housing guides in combination with the first and second pluralities of option board guides enable blind assembly of the electronics housing to the meter base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Elster Electricity, LLC
    Inventors: Garry M. Loy, Robert T. Mason, Jr., Rodney C. Hemminger, Robert Fuller
  • Publication number: 20090244818
    Abstract: An electrical meter is provided that includes a cover configured for securement onto a base. The meter includes features that resist meter tampering, and features that provide evidence of meter tampering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Garry M. Loy, Rodney C. Hemminger
  • Publication number: 20090168307
    Abstract: An electric meter comprises an electronics housing and a meter base. The electronics housing defines a front panel and includes a first plurality of option board guides. A main meter board is disposed substantially parallel to the front panel. The meter base defines a rear panel of the electric meter. The meter base includes a plurality of housing guides for receiving the electronics housing and a second plurality of option board guides disposed substantially perpendicularly to the rear panel. The second plurality of option board guides are adapted to receive an option board and to position the option board substantially perpendicularly to the main meter board of the electronics housing during assembly of the electronics housing to the meter base. The housing guides in combination with the first and second pluralities of option board guides enable blind assembly of the electronics housing to the meter base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Garry M. Loy, Robert T. Mason, JR., Rodney C. Hemminger, Robert Fuller
  • Patent number: 7365687
    Abstract: An antenna for use in an automatic meter reading (AMR) module comprises a pin and a radiator. The radiator may be a disk radiator for example, that comprises an opening which may receive the pin. Desirably, the pin is affixed to the radiator at one end, and is disposed on a ground plane at the other end. The antenna may be a top loaded short monopole antenna, for example. Additionally, the antenna may be used in a module for a water meter. The pin and disk radiator may be stamped from a single sheet of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Elster Electricity, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew J. Borleske, Mark R. Wolski, Charles Cunningham, Jr., Garry M. Loy