Patents by Inventor Geoffrey T. Hyatt
Geoffrey T. Hyatt 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).
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Patent number: 7979221Abstract: An electric power meter is disclosed which includes an analog to digital converter for converting sensed voltage and/or current signals to digital signals corresponding thereto. The meter further comprises storage for storing the digital signals. The meter further comprises a processor for performing power calculations upon the digital signals, and converting the calculations and the digital signals into at least one network protocol. The meter further comprises a network interface for interfacing with an external network. A system for modifying the functionality of the electric power meter is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.Inventors: Bryan J. Gilbert, J. Bradford Forth, Jordon M. Dagg, Martin A. Hancock, Markus F. Hirschbold, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Simon H. Lightbody
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Patent number: 7917314Abstract: An electric power meter is disclosed. The meter comprises means for digitally sampling voltage and current. The meter further comprises means for storing the digitally sampled voltage and current. The meter further comprises means for performing power calculations upon the digitally sampled voltage and current, and converting the calculations and the digitally sampled voltage and current into at least one network protocol. The meter further comprises means for interfacing with an external network. A system for modifying the functionality of the electric power meter is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.Inventors: Bryan J. Gilbert, J. Bradford Forth, Jordon M. Dagg, Martin A. Hancock, Markus F. Hirschbold, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Simon H. Lightbody
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Patent number: 7902854Abstract: Devices that couple to high voltage transmission lines obtain power themselves using the body capacitance of an element of the devices. The devices generate a comparatively lower voltage from the current flowing between the high voltage line and the element of the device that generates the body capacitance. The devices can be used to operate sensors that monitor the transmission lines or parameters of the power distribution system, such as current, line temperature, vibration, and the like. The devices can also be used as indicators, such as aircraft warning lights, information signs, etc. In addition, the devices can operate as RF transmission/reception or repeater devices, radar devices, mesh networking nodes, video/audio surveillance, sound emitting devices for scaring animals, drones that traverse the power line, etc. Because the devices operate in response to line voltage rather than current, the devices are reliable even in low current conditions.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Power Measurement, Ltd.Inventors: Colin Gunn, Simon H. Lightbody, John Bradford Forth, Martin A. Hancock, Geoffrey T. Hyatt
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Patent number: 7447760Abstract: A system for modifying the functionality of intelligent electronic devices installed and operating in the field is disclosed. Each of the intelligent electronic devices operates with a software configuration to monitor electrical energy. A copy of the software configurations may be maintained in a database. Changes to the operation of one or more of the intelligent electronic devices may be made as a function of modifications to the database.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.Inventors: J. Bradford Forth, Jordon M. Dagg, Martin A. Hancock, Markus F. Hirschbold, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Simon H. Lightbody
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Publication number: 20080251554Abstract: The present invention relates to personal storage devices that are adapted to interconnection to personal mobility devices such as wheelchairs. In one embodiment an accessory bag is interconnected to a docking station with a tethering device that may stretch or be retractable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: THULE ORGANIZATION SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Eric Hassett, Virgit U. Lippert, Douglas D. Matthews, Geoffrey T. Hyatt
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Publication number: 20080246507Abstract: Devices that couple to high voltage transmission lines obtain power themselves using the body capacitance of an element of the devices. The devices generate a comparatively lower voltage from the current flowing between the high voltage line and the element of the device that generates the body capacitance. The devices can be used to operate sensors that monitor the transmission lines or parameters of the power distribution system, such as current, line temperature, vibration, and the like. The devices can also be used as indicators, such as aircraft warning lights, information signs, etc. In addition, the devices can operate as RF transmission/reception or repeater devices, radar devices, mesh networking nodes, video/audio surveillance, sound emitting devices for scaring animals, drones that traverse the power line, etc. Because the devices operate in response to line voltage rather than current, the devices are reliable even in low current conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2004Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: POWER MEASUREMENT LTD.Inventors: Colin Gunn, Simon H. Lightbody, Bradford J. Forth, Martin A. Hancock, Geoffrey T. Hyatt
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Patent number: 7415368Abstract: An electric power meter is disclosed. The meter comprises means for digitally sampling voltage and current. The meter further comprises means for storing the digitally sampled voltage and current. The meter further comprises means for performing power calculations upon the digitally sampled voltage and current, and converting the calculations and the digitally sampled voltage and current into at least one network protocol. The meter further comprises means for interfacing with an external network. A system for modifying the functionality of the electric power meter is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.Inventors: Bryan J. Gilbert, J. Bradford Forth, Jordon M. Dagg, Martin A. Hancock, Markus F. Hirschbold, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Simon H. Lightbody
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Patent number: 7415725Abstract: An intelligent electronic device with multiple functionalities that may include multiple secure accesses includes a sensor coupled with a processor. The sensor may sense electrical parameters in an electrical circuit and generate signals indicative of the electrical parameters for the processor. The processor may be configured to concurrently operate multiple intelligent electronic device functionalities. The intelligent electronic device functionalities may each include one or more functions. The functions within one of the intelligent electronic device functionalities may be mutually exclusive. Secure access to one or more of the intelligent electronic device functionalities may be enabled by entry of a user identification.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2003Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.Inventors: Scott M. Henneberry, Rene T. Jonker, Martin A. Hancock, I. Ross Macfarlane, Aaron J Taylor, Doug S. Ransom, Geoffrey T. Hyatt
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Publication number: 20080154523Abstract: An electric power meter is disclosed. The meter comprises means for digitally sampling voltage and current. The meter further comprises means for storing the digitally sampled voltage and current. The meter further comprises means for performing power calculations upon the digitally sampled voltage and current, and converting the calculations and the digitally sampled voltage and current into at least one network protocol. The meter further comprises means for interfacing with an external network. A system for modifying the functionality of the electric power meter is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Bryan J. Gilbert, J. Bradford Forth, Jordon M. Dagg, Martin A. Hancock, Markus F. Hirschbold, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Simon H. Lightbody
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Patent number: 7334712Abstract: The present invention relates to personal storage devices that are adapted to interconnection to personal mobility devices such as wheelchairs. In one embodiment an accessory bag is interconnected to a docking station with a tethering device that may stretch or be retractable.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Eric S. Hassett, Virgit U. Lippert, Douglas D. Matthews, Geoffrey T. Hyatt
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Patent number: 7336065Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for accurately measuring delivered or supplied electrical energy over an extended range of values. In one embodiment, a meter for monitoring the energy at a remote site includes a current sensor for measuring the current supplied to or from the site, and a microprocessor that generates output readings with an enhanced accuracy over a wide range of outputs in response to digital samples received from the sensor. In a one implementation, the meter is configured to provide readings with an accuracy that satisfies the standards IEC 60687 1A 0.5S, IEC 60687 5A 0.5S, ANSI C12.20 Class 20 0.5, and ANSI C12.20 Class 2/10 0.5. In another implementation, the meter is configured to provide readings with an accuracy that satisfies the standards IEC 60687 1A 0.2S, IEC 60687 5A 0.2S, ANSI C12.20 Class 20 0.2, and ANSI C12.20 Class 2/10 0.2.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.Inventors: Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Stewart J. Harding, Bernard C. Mansey
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Patent number: 7282944Abstract: Devices that couple to high voltage transmission lines obtain power themselves using the body capacitance of an element of the devices. The devices generate a comparatively lower voltage from the current flowing between the high voltage line and the element of the device that generates the body capacitance. The devices can be used to operate sensors that monitor the transmission lines or parameters of the power distribution system, such as current, line temperature, vibration, and the like. The devices can also be used as indicators, such as aircraft warning lights, information signs, etc. In addition, the devices can operate as RF transmission/reception or repeater devices, radar devices, mesh networking nodes, video/audio surveillance, sound emitting devices for scaring animals, drones that traverse the power line, etc. Because the devices operate in response to line voltage rather than current, the devices are reliable even in low current conditions.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Power Measurement, Ltd.Inventors: Colin N. Gunn, Simon H. Lightbody, J. Bradford Forth, Martin A. Hancock, Geoffrey T. Hyatt
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Patent number: 7249265Abstract: An intelligent electronic device (“IED”) includes at least one function module that performs a specified function or feature. The function module operates to perform a power management function in conjunction with IED. The IED operates with a one key code corresponding to the power management function. The key code operates to enable or disable the power management function.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Power Measurement, Ltd.Inventors: Rudolf Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Peter C. Cowan, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Rene T. Jonker, Simon H. Lightbody
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Patent number: 7191076Abstract: An intelligent electronic device (IED) includes a base module having a power monitoring circuit operative to monitor a parameter of a portion of a power distribution system and generate an analog signal representative thereof. The base module also includes a processor coupled with the power monitoring circuit, the processor having an analog to digital converter operative to convert the analog signal to a digital signal representative thereof. The processor operates to implement a first power management functionality and generate first power management data. At least one of a display and a communications interface couple with the processor and communicate the first power management data external to the IED. A first interface couples with the processor and the communications interface. The first interface operates to receive a first external function module.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.Inventors: Benedikt T. Huber, Kurtulus H. Ozcetin, Hal E. Etheridge, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Simon H. Lightbody, Piotr B. Przydatek
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Patent number: 7085824Abstract: A system for modifying the functionality of intelligent electronic devices installed and operating in the field is disclosed. Each of the intelligent electronic devices operates with a software configuration to monitor electrical energy. A copy of the software configurations may be maintained in a database. Changes to the operation of one or more of the intelligent electronic devices may be made as a function of modifications to the database.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.Inventors: J. Bradford Forth, Jordon M. Dagg, Martin A. Hancock, Markus F. Hirschbold, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Simon H. Lightbody
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Patent number: 6871150Abstract: An intelligent electronic device (IED) includes a base module having a power monitoring circuit operative to monitor a parameter of a portion of a power distribution system and generate an analog signal representative thereof. The base module also includes a processor coupled with the power monitoring circuit, the processor having an analog to digital converter operative to convert the analog signal to a digital signal representative thereof. The processor operates to implement a first power management functionality and generate first power management data. At least one of a display and a communications interface couple with the processor and communicate the first power management data external to the IED. A first interface couples with the processor and the communications interface. The first interface operates to receive a first external function module.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Power Measurement Ltd.Inventors: Benedikt T. Huber, Kurtulus H. Ozcetin, Hal E. Etheridge, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Simon H. Lightbody, Piotr B. Przydatek
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Publication number: 20030110380Abstract: An intelligent electronic device (“IED”) includes at least one function module that performs a specified function or feature. The function module operates to perform a power management function in conjunction with IED. The IED operates with a one key code corresponding to the power management function. The key code operates to enable or disable the power management function.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Rudolf Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Peter C. Cowan, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Rene T. Jonker, Simon H. Lightbody
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Publication number: 20030065459Abstract: An intelligent electronic device (IED) includes a base module having a power monitoring circuit operative to monitor a parameter of a portion of a power distribution system and generate an analog signal representative thereof. The base module also includes a processor coupled with the power monitoring circuit, the processor having an analog to digital converter operative to convert the analog signal to a digital signal representative thereof. The processor operates to implement a first power management functionality and generate first power management data. At least one of a display and a communications interface couple with the processor and communicate the first power management data external to the IED. A first interface couples with the processor and the communications interface. The first interface operates to receive a first external function module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2001Publication date: April 3, 2003Applicant: POWER MEASUREMENT, LTD.Inventors: Benedikt T. Huber, Kurtulus H. Ozcetin, Hal E. Etheridge, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Simon H. Lightbody, Piotr B. Przydatek
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Publication number: 20020120723Abstract: A system for modifying the functionality of intelligent electronic devices installed and operating in the field is disclosed. Each of the intelligent electronic devices operates with a software configuration to monitor electrical energy. A copy of the software configurations may be maintained in a database. Changes to the operation of one or more of the intelligent electronic devices may be made as a function of modifications to the database.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2001Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: J. Bradford Forth, Jordon M. Dagg, Martin A. Hancock, Markus F. Hirschbold, Geoffrey T. Hyatt, Simon H. Lightbody