A flow insert configured to minimize the effect of an upstream bluff body for insertion in an ultrasonic meter transporting a flow stream. The flow insert includes an inlet side receiving the flow stream, an outlet side receiving the flow stream after the flow stream passes through the inlet side, a flow insert flow area between the inlet side and the outlet side, the flow insert flow area including an upper portion and a lower portion, and a flow measurement area defined by at least two transducer ports and at least an upstream and a downstream reflector defining an ultrasonic signal path through the flow measurement area, where the upstream reflector is positioned and supported by an upstream bluff body and is vertically offset from the downstream reflector that is positioned and supported by a downstream bluff body to reduce a portion of the ultrasonic signal path within a wake of the upstream reflector.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
G01P 5/24 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides en mesurant l'influence directe du courant de fluide sur les propriétés d'une onde acoustique de détection
2.
FLOW METER INSERT INCLUDING LONGITUDINAL IMPRESSIONS
A flow insert for insertion in an ultrasonic meter transporting a flow stream is shown. The flow insert includes an inlet side including receiving the flow stream, an outlet side receiving the flow stream after the flow stream passes through the inlet side, a flow insert flow area between the inlet side and the outlet side, the flow insert flow area including an upper portion and a lower portion, a flow measurement area defined by at least two transducer ports and at least an upstream and a downstream reflector defining an ultrasonic signal path through the flow measurement area, and two or more longitudinal impressions protruding into upper portion of the flow insert flow area to reduce a portion of the ultrasonic signal path within a wake of the upstream reflector
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
G01P 5/24 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides en mesurant l'influence directe du courant de fluide sur les propriétés d'une onde acoustique de détection
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Flow Meter Insert Including Longitudinal Impressions
A flow insert for insertion in an ultrasonic meter transporting a flow stream is shown. The flow insert includes an inlet side including receiving the flow stream, an outlet side receiving the flow stream after the flow stream passes through the inlet side, a flow insert flow area between the inlet side and the outlet side, the flow insert flow area including an upper portion and a lower portion, a flow measurement area defined by at least two transducer ports and at least an upstream and a downstream reflector defining an ultrasonic signal path through the flow measurement area, and two or more longitudinal impressions protruding into upper portion of the flow insert flow area to reduce a portion of the ultrasonic signal path within a wake of the upstream reflector
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
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Flow Meter Insert Including Vertically Offset Reflectors
A flow insert configured to minimize the effect of an upstream bluff body for insertion in an ultrasonic meter transporting a flow stream. The flow insert includes an inlet side receiving the flow stream, an outlet side receiving the flow stream after the flow stream passes through the inlet side, a flow insert flow area between the inlet side and the outlet side, the flow insert flow area including an upper portion and a lower portion, and a flow measurement area defined by at least two transducer ports and at least an upstream and a downstream reflector defining an ultrasonic signal path through the flow measurement area, where the upstream reflector is positioned and supported by an upstream bluff body and is vertically offset from the downstream reflector that is positioned and supported by a downstream bluff body to reduce a portion of the ultrasonic signal path within a wake of the upstream reflector.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
A flow conditioning insert for insertion in a flow conduit transporting a flow stream is described. The flow conditioning insert includes an inlet side receiving the flow stream, an outlet side receiving the flow stream after the flow stream passes through the inlet side, and an internal structure positioned between the inlet side and the outlet side and positioning the flow conditioning device within the flow conduit. The internal structure includes a plurality of a flow conditioning apertures extending between the inlet side and the outlet side and a plurality of flow mixing diverters positioned within one or more flow conditioning apertures, each flow mixing diverter imparting a directional flow condition on fluid passing through a flow conditioning aperture that includes the flow mixing diverter.
A flow conditioning insert for insertion in a flow conduit transporting a flow stream is described. The flow conditioning insert includes an inlet side receiving the flow stream, an outlet side receiving the flow stream after the flow stream passes through the inlet side, and an internal structure positioned between the inlet side and the outlet side and positioning the flow conditioning device within the flow conduit. The internal structure includes a plurality of a flow conditioning apertures extending between the inlet side and the outlet side and a plurality of flow mixing diverters positioned within one or more flow conditioning apertures, each flow mixing diverter imparting a directional flow condition on fluid passing through a flow conditioning aperture that includes the flow mixing diverter.
F15D 1/02 - Action sur l'écoulement des fluides dans les tuyaux ou les conduits
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
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Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence (AI) for reporting, monitoring, controlling and recording data concerning water treatment, water distribution through water lines, wastewater collection systems, manholes, sewers lift stations, sewage treatment processes, and stormwater infrastructure; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence for providing utilities and utility customers access to utility bill account information, water usage data, waste water usage data, storm water usage data, and water utility and metering system performance and usage data, all for the purposes of utility account business management and water and energy usage management
A thiosulfate sensor having an electrode assembly including a sensing electrode including electrochemically deposited metal, a counter electrode, and a reference electrode is described. The thiosulfate sensor further includes an electrolyte chamber including an electrolyte solution therein, the electrolyte chamber receiving the electrode assembly through a first opening to immerse the electrode in the electrolyte and an electrolyte chamber porous membrane covering a second opening, where the porous membrane is configured to receive a flowing fluid therethrough to allow the detection of thiosulfate in the flowing fluid.
A thiosulfate sensor having an electrode assembly including a sensing electrode including electrochemically deposited metal, a counter electrode, and a reference electrode is described. The thiosulfate sensor further includes an electrolyte chamber including an electrolyte solution therein, the electrolyte chamber receiving the electrode assembly through a first opening to immerse the electrode in the electrolyte and an electrolyte chamber porous membrane covering a second opening, where the porous membrane is configured to receive a flowing fluid therethrough to allow the detection of thiosulfate in the flowing fluid.
G01N 27/404 - Cellules avec l'anode, la cathode et l'électrolyte de la cellule du même côté d'une membrane perméable qui les sépare du fluide de l'échantillon
G01N 27/30 - Électrodes, p. ex. électrodes pour testsDemi-cellules
A computer implemented method implemented on a computer system including non-transient memory storing instructions for identifying leak locations based on environmental includes tracking a utility supply usage environment in environmental imagery captured over a period of time, identifying changes in the environmental imagery indicative of a leak location, applying a property profile to the utility supply usage environment to generate leak location property data, identifying one or more flow measurement devices based on the leak location and leak location property data, and generating a leak notification based on the leak location in the environmental imagery, the property profile data and meter data from the identified one or more flow measurement devices
G01M 3/26 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit
G01M 3/00 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G06V 10/75 - Organisation de procédés de l’appariement, p. ex. comparaisons simultanées ou séquentielles des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéosApproches-approximative-fine, p. ex. approches multi-échellesAppariement de motifs d’image ou de vidéoMesures de proximité dans les espaces de caractéristiques utilisant l’analyse de contexteSélection des dictionnaires
An ultrasonic flow meter configured to measure a flow within a conduit is described. The flow meter includes first and second transducers configured to transmit acoustic signals in forward and reverse direction as fluid flow signals along a fluid flow signal path through a fluid within the conduit, an acoustic rail extending between the first and second transducers configured to receive the transmitted acoustic signals for transmission as acoustic rail signals in forward and reverse direction along an acoustic rail signal path along the acoustic rail, a printed circuit board including circuitry for conducting ultrasonic transit time flow measurements and a programmable processor included on the printed circuit board that is configured to generate flow measurement data using the fluid flow signals and the acoustic rail signals. The acoustic rail being isolated from the conduit.
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 25/10 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des débitmètres
An ultrasonic flow meter configured to measure a flow within a conduit is described. The flow meter includes first and second transducers configured to transmit acoustic signals in forward and reverse direction as fluid flow signals along a fluid flow signal path through a fluid within the conduit, an acoustic rail extending between the first and second transducers configured to receive the transmitted acoustic signals for transmission as acoustic rail signals in forward and reverse direction along an acoustic rail signal path along the acoustic rail, a printed circuit board including circuitry for conducting ultrasonic transit time flow measurements and a programmable processor included on the printed circuit board that is configured to generate flow measurement data using the fluid flow signals and the acoustic rail signals. The acoustic rail being isolated from the conduit.
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 25/10 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des débitmètres
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Flow meters, water quality sensors, gas monitors, pressure sensors, valves; transponders; receivers and transmitters for obtaining, recording, processing and remote transmission of utility meter data; downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and managing utility, fluid, and energy accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting utility, fluid, and energy usage data. Providing a website featuring business information regarding utility usage, management and conservation of fluid and energy; business consulting services relating to environmental and operational sustainability issues; business project management services. Training related to the installation, use and troubleshooting of utility products and services. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for monitoring and managing utility, fluid, and energy accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting utility, fluid, and energy usage data; providing information to consumers, residents, tenants and stakeholders in the field of utility, fluid, and energy management and conservation, namely, natural resource use efficiency; providing information to organizations related to the administration of conservation strategies for natural resource use efficiency; cellular coverage analysis; project management; advisory services relating to energy efficiency.
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ULTRASONIC FLOW METER INCLUDING REFLECTORS POSITIONED BY INJECTION MOLDING TOOL
L'invention concerne un procédé informatisé de formation d'un insert d'écoulement pour débitmètre ultrasonore. Le procédé comprend les étapes consistant à : positionner un ou plusieurs réflecteurs dans une cavité d'insert d'écoulement conçue pour recevoir du plastique au cours d'un moulage par injection et pour définir un trajet de signal ultrasonore sur la base de surfaces usinées du moule; fixer lesdits un ou plusieurs réflecteurs en position le long du trajet de signal ultrasonore s'étendant dans la cavité d'insert d'écoulement; former un corps d'insert d'écoulement au moyen d'un moulage par injection, ledit corps étant conçu pour définir un trajet de signal ultrasonore dans un conduit d'écoulement qui contient un ou plusieurs réflecteurs intégrés dans le corps d'insert d'écoulement pendant le moulage par injection; et produire une réflexion de signal ultrasonore le long du trajet de signal ultrasonore.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
20.
Ultrasonic flow meter including reflectors positioned by injection molding tool
A computer-implement method for forming a flow insert for an ultrasonic flow meter. The method includes positioning one or more reflectors in a flow insert cavity configured to receive plastic by injection molding and configured to define an ultrasonic signal path based on machined surfaces of the mold and fixing the one or more reflectors in position along the ultrasonic signal path extending into the flow insert cavity. The method further includes forming a flow insert body by injection molding and configured to define an ultrasonic signal path within a flow conduit that includes one or more reflectors integrated within the flow insert body during the injection molding and providing ultrasonic signal reflection along the ultrasonic signal path.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
B29C 45/14 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. moulage par injection autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
A computer-implement method for forming a flow insert for an ultrasonic flow meter. The method includes positioning one or more reflectors in a flow insert cavity configured to receive plastic by injection molding and configured, to define an ultrasonic signal path based on machined surfaces of the mold and fixing the one or more reflectors in position along the ultrasonic signal path extending into the flow insert cavity. The method further includes forming a flow insert body by injection molding and configured to define an ultrasonic signal path within a flow conduit that includes one or more reflectors integrated within the flow insert body during the injection molding and providing ultrasonic signal reflection along the ultrasonic signal path.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
22.
System and Method for Identifying Water Usage Violations in Streamed Data
A computer-implemented system for detecting water usage violations from streamed meter data is described. The system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive a stream of meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters, the meter data being generated by the sensors and a central event management system for identifying the water usage violations in the streamed meter data based on a plurality of sequential meter reads in the streamed meter data. The central event management system is configured to receive a violation event definition defining a water usage violation threshold amount, apply the event definition to read massages received through the streamed meter data, monitor read messages in the streamed meter data to identify a first read message for a watched meter, and identify a violating meter satisfying the violation event definition based upon receipt of at least a second read message for the violating meter indicating that the meter has exceed the water usage threshold.
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
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System and Method for Reviewing and Monitoring Precipitation Aware Irrigation
A computer-implemented system for detecting water usage violations from streamed meter data is described. The system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive a stream of meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters, the meter data being generated by the sensors and a central event management system for determining the effectiveness of a precipitation aware irrigation system based on a plurality of sequential meter reads in the streamed meter data. The central event management system is configured to receive a notification regarding usage of a precipitation aware irrigation system, identify a meter associated with the notification, receive a precipitation notification indicating precipitation has exceeded a defined threshold in an area specific to the meter, monitor read messages in the streamed meter data to identify a first read message for a watched meter, and determine irrigation usage for the meter based on at least a second read message in the streamed meter data.
A computer-implemented system for validating meter data in a utility monitoring system based on streamed sensor data is described. The system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive a stream of meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters, the meter sensor data being generated by the sensors and a central event management system for validating meter sensor data in the streamed sensor data based on a plurality of sequential sensor reads in the streamed sensor data. The central event management system is configured to receive an invalidation event definition defining a sensor value usage invalidation threshold, apply the invalidation event definition to read messages received through the streamed sensor data, monitor read messages in the streamed sensor data to identify a first read message for a watched meter, and identify an invalid meter satisfying the invalidation event definition based upon receipt of at least a second read message for the violating meter indicating that the meter sensor data is outside of a defined range for the sensor value usage invalidation threshold range.
A computer-implemented system for validating meter data in a utility monitoring system based on streamed sensor data is described. The system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive a stream of meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters, the meter sensor data being generated by the sensors and a central event management system for validating meter sensor data in the streamed sensor data based on a plurality of sequential sensor reads in the streamed sensor data. The central event management system is configured to receive an invalidation event definition defining a sensor value usage invalidation threshold, apply the invalidation event definition to read messages received through the streamed sensor data, monitor read messages in the streamed sensor data to identify a first read message for a watched meter, and identify an invalid meter satisfying the invalidation event definition based upon receipt of at least a second read message for the violating meter indicating that the meter sensor data is outside of a defined range for the sensor value usage invalidation threshold range.
A computer-implemented system for detecting water usage violations from streamed meter data is described. The system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive a stream of meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters, the meter data being generated by the sensors and a central event management system for determining the effectiveness of a precipitation aware irrigation system based on a plurality of sequential meter reads in the streamed meter data. The central event management system is configured to receive a notification regarding usage of a precipitation aware irrigation system, identify a meter associated with the notification, receive a precipitation notification indicating precipitation has exceeded a defined threshold in an area specific to the meter, monitor read messages in the streamed meter data to identify a first read message for a watched meter, and determine irrigation usage for the meter based on at least a second read message in the streamed meter data.
A computer-implemented system for detecting water usage violations from streamed meter data is described. The system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive a stream of meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters, the meter data being generated by the sensors and a central event management system for identifying the water usage violations in the streamed meter data based on a plurality of sequential meter reads in the streamed meter data. The central event management system is configured to receive a violation event definition defining a water usage violation threshold amount, apply the event definition to read massages received through the streamed meter data, monitor read messages in the streamed meter data to identify a first read message for a watched meter, and identify a violating meter satisfying the violation event definition based upon receipt of at least a second read message for the violating meter indicating that the meter has exceed the water usage threshold.
G01D 4/10 - Appareils d'indication ou d'enregistrement de maximum, c.-à-d. dont le tarif pour une période est basé sur une demande maximum pendant cette période
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
A computer-implemented system for determining the effect of a change is a utility system based on streamed meter data is described. The system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive a stream of meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters in a utility monitoring system, the meter data being generated by the sensors and a central event management system for identifying an effect of modification to the utility monitoring system in the streamed meter data based on a plurality of sequential meter reads in the streamed meter data. The central event management system is configured to receive a change notification including change time, identify a meter associated with the change notification, monitor read messages in the streamed meter data to identify a first read message for a watched meter received following the change time, and determine a change effect for the meter based on at least a second read message in the streamed meter data.
A computer-implemented system for determining the effect of a change is a utility system based on streamed meter data is described. 'The system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive a stream of meter data received, from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters in a utility monitoring system, the meter data, being generated by the sensors and a. central event management system for identifying an effect of modification to the utility monitoring system in the streamed meter data based on a plurality of sequential meter reads in the streamed meter data. The central event management system is configured to receive a change notification including change time, identify a meter associated with the change notification, monitor read messages in the streamed meter data, to identity a first read message for a watched meter received following the change time, and determine a change effect for die meter based on at least a second read message in the streamed meter data.
G01D 4/10 - Appareils d'indication ou d'enregistrement de maximum, c.-à-d. dont le tarif pour une période est basé sur une demande maximum pendant cette période
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
A cleaning system can be used for cleaning the emitting and receiving units in a measurement section of a spectrometer probe. The cleaning system includes a cleaning instrument including a blade, cleaning lamellas extend outward from the blade, a cleaning instrument actuator including a piston imparting linear motion to the cleaning instrument during a cleaning operation and an attachment adapter configured to attach the cleaning instrument actuator to the spectrometer probe at a flow cell window aperture. The adapter includes an adapter body to receive and allow through passage of the cleaning instrument when it is attached to cleaning instrument actuator and to position the cleaning instrument relative to a measurement section between emitting and receiving units of the spectrometer probe.
B08B 13/00 - Accessoires ou parties constitutives, d'utilisation générale, des machines ou appareils de nettoyage
B08B 1/16 - Lames rigides, p. ex. grattoirsLames flexibles, p. ex. raclettes
B08B 1/30 - Nettoyage par des procédés impliquant l'utilisation d'outils par le mouvement d’éléments de nettoyage sur une surface
B08B 1/50 - Nettoyage par des procédés impliquant l'utilisation d'outils impliquant le nettoyage des éléments de nettoyage
B08B 5/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets, p. ex. le soufflage de cavités
G01N 21/31 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY CLEANING A SPECTROMETER PROBE
A cleaning system can be used for cleaning the emitting and receiving units in a measurement section of a spectrometer probe. The cleaning system includes a cleaning instrument including a blade, cleaning lamellas extend outward from the blade, a cleaning instrument actuator including a piston imparting linear motion to the cleaning instrument during a cleaning operation and an attachment adapter configured to attach the cleaning instrument actuator to the spectrometer probe at a flow cell window aperture. The adapter includes an adapter body to receive and allow through passage of the cleaning instrument when it is attached to cleaning instrument actuator and to position the cleaning instrument relative to a measurement section between emitting and receiving units of the spectrometer probe.
G01N 21/15 - Prévention de la souillure des éléments du système optique ou de l'obstruction du chemin lumineux
G01N 21/25 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes
32.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY CLEANING A SPECTROMETER PROBE
A cleaning system can be used for cleaning the emitting and receiving units in a measurement section of a spectrometer probe. The cleaning system includes a cleaning instrument including a blade, cleaning lamellas extend outward from the blade, a cleaning instrument actuator including a piston imparting linear motion to the cleaning instrument during a cleaning operation and an attachment adapter configured to attach the cleaning instrument actuator to the spectrometer probe at a flow cell window aperture. The adapter includes an adapter body to receive and allow through passage of the cleaning instrument when it is attached to cleaning instrument actuator and to position the cleaning instrument relative to a measurement section between emitting and receiving units of the spectrometer probe.
G01N 21/25 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes
B08B 1/00 - Nettoyage par des procédés impliquant l'utilisation d'outils
B08B 5/02 - Nettoyage par la force de jets, p. ex. le soufflage de cavités
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42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Flow meters, water quality sensors, gas monitors for detecting the presence and quantity of gases in an environment, pressure sensors, transponders, control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; receivers and transmitters for obtaining, recording, processing and remote transmission of utility meter data; downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and managing utility, fluid, and energy accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting utility, fluid, and energy usage data Providing information to consumers, residents, tenants and stakeholders in the field of utility, fluid, and energy management and conservation, namely, natural resource use efficiency; providing information to organizations related to the administration of conservation strategies for natural resource use efficiency; providing a website featuring business information regarding utility usage, management and conservation of fluid and energy; business consulting services relating to environmental and operational sustainability issues; utility business project management services for utility projects Training related to the installation, use and troubleshooting of utility products and services Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for monitoring and managing utility, fluid, and energy accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting utility, fluid, and energy usage data
A computer-implemented data management system for sensor-centric data management is shown. The management system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive and store meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters, the meter data being generated by the sensors. The management system further includes a sensor-centric database for storing sensor data according to a sensor identifier, the sensor data describing the sensor associated with the sensor identifier. The database includes a data exchange interface configured to receive a transaction for storage in the sensor-centric database including a record of sensor data and an "assert" or "retract" operation type.
A computer-implemented data management system for sensor-centric data management is shown. The management system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive and store meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters, the meter data being generated by the sensors. The management system further includes a sensor-centric database for storing sensor data according to a sensor identifier, the sensor data describing the sensor associated with the sensor identifier. The database includes a data exchange interface configured to receive a transaction for storage in the sensor-centric database including a record of sensor data and an "assert" or "retract" operation type.
A computer-implemented data management system for sensor-centric data management is shown. The management system includes a metering analytics system configured to receive and store meter data received from sensors in or in proximity with utility meters, the meter data being generated by the sensors. The management system further includes a sensor-centric database for storing sensor data according to a sensor identifier, the sensor data describing the sensor associated with the sensor identifier. The database includes a data exchange interface configured to receive a transaction for storage in the sensor-centric database including a record of sensor data and an “assert” or “retract” operation type.
A computer implemented method implemented on a computer system includes non-transient memory storing instructions for configuring a plurality of district metering areas within a utility supply network. The method includes identifying a plurality of flow measurement devices, wherein each flow measurement device is connected by a directional connection to at least one other flow measurement device, generating a utility supply network representation based on the directional connections between the flow measurement devices, and generating a plurality of district metering areas for the utility supply network representation, each district metering area being a directed acyclic graph based on the directional connections and including a subset of the plurality of flow measuring devices and including at least one flow measurement device designated as a supply meter, at least one flow measurement device designated as a demand meter and at least one calculated flow measurement determined based on the flow measurements of the at least one supply meter and the at least one demand meter.
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
G01F 15/075 - Intégration pour obtenir le débit total, p. ex. en utilisant un mécanisme intégrateur actionné mécaniquement en utilisant des moyens d'intégration actionnés électriquement
A computer implemented method implemented on a computer system includes non-transient memory storing instructions for configuring a plurality of district metering areas within a utility supply network. The method includes identifying a plurality of flow measurement devices, wherein each flow measurement device is connected by a directional connection to at least one other flow measurement device, generating a utility supply network representation based on the directional connections between the flow measurement devices, and generating a plurality of district metering areas for the utility supply network representation, each district metering area being a directed acyclic graph based on the directional connections and including a subset of the plurality of flow measuring devices and including at least one flow measurement device designated as a supply meter, at least one flow measurement device designated as a demand meter and at least one calculated flow measurement determined based on the flow measurements of the at least one supply meter and the at least one demand meter.
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01F 15/075 - Intégration pour obtenir le débit total, p. ex. en utilisant un mécanisme intégrateur actionné mécaniquement en utilisant des moyens d'intégration actionnés électriquement
A ball valve for use in a hydraulic supply system is described. The ball valve includes a valve body defining a fluid passage including an inlet and an outlet, a ball having an opening therethough and having an open position and a closed position within the fluid passage and a normal operating range between the open position and the closed position, a manual valve operation mechanism, an input shaft connected to the manual valve operation mechanism, and a gearing assembly including an output shaft, the gearing assembly connected to the input shaft and the output shaft connected to the ball. Rotation of the manual valve operation mechanism causes rotation of the ball along a full operating range within the valve body and the gearing assembly includes a feedback mechanism that is actuated after the ball has rotated outside of the normal operating range.
F16K 5/06 - Robinets à boisseau consistant seulement en un dispositif obturateur dont au moins une des faces d'obturation a la forme d'une surface de solide de révolution plus ou moins complète, le mouvement d'ouverture et de fermeture étant essentiellement rotatif dont les boisseaux sont à surface sphériqueLeurs garnitures d'étanchéité
F16K 31/53 - Moyens mécaniques d'actionnement à engrenage
F16K 17/02 - Soupapes ou clapets de sûretéSoupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage ouvrant sur excès de pression d'un côtéSoupapes ou clapets de sûretéSoupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage fermant sur insuffisance de pression d'un côté
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Valve providing supplemental feedback during operation
A ball valve for use in a hydraulic supply system is described. The ball valve includes a valve body defining a fluid passage including an inlet and an outlet, a ball having an opening therethough and having an open position and a closed position within the fluid passage and a normal operating range between the open position and the closed position, a manual valve operation mechanism, an input shaft connected to the manual valve operation mechanism, and a gearing assembly including an output shaft, the gearing assembly connected to the input shaft and the output shaft connected to the ball. Rotation of the manual valve operation mechanism causes rotation of the ball along a full operating range within the valve body and the gearing assembly includes a feedback mechanism that is actuated after the ball has rotated outside of the normal operating range.
F16K 5/20 - Dispositions particulières pour tenir écartées les faces d'obturation ou pour les presser l'une contre l'autre dans le cas des boisseaux à surface sphérique
F16J 15/32 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par joints élastiques, p. ex. joints toriques
F16K 5/06 - Robinets à boisseau consistant seulement en un dispositif obturateur dont au moins une des faces d'obturation a la forme d'une surface de solide de révolution plus ou moins complète, le mouvement d'ouverture et de fermeture étant essentiellement rotatif dont les boisseaux sont à surface sphériqueLeurs garnitures d'étanchéité
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System and method for providing flow rate information
A utility metering system configured to provide flow rate information is described that includes a utility meter and a utility metering endpoint. The utility meter is configured to generate and report a flow rate as a percentage of the maximum flow rate of the meter.
A 'utility metering system configured to provide flow rate information is described that includes a utility meter and a utility metering endpoint. The utility meter is configured to generate and report a flow rate as a percentage of the maximum flow rate of the meter.
A computer implemented method implemented on a computer system includes non-transient memory storing instructions for configuring a plurality of district metering areas within a utility supply network. The method includes identifying a plurality of flow measurement devices, wherein each flow measurement device is connected by a directional connection to at least one other flow measurement device, generating a utility supply network representation based on the directional connections between the flow measurement devices, and generating a plurality of district metering areas for the utility supply network representation, each district metering area being a directed acyclic graph based on the directional connections and including a subset of the plurality of flow measuring devices and including at least one flow measurement device designated as a supply meter, at least one flow measurement device designated as a demand meter and at least one calculated flow measurement determined based on the flow measurements of the at least one supply meter and the at least one demand meter.
G01F 15/06 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01F 15/075 - Intégration pour obtenir le débit total, p. ex. en utilisant un mécanisme intégrateur actionné mécaniquement en utilisant des moyens d'intégration actionnés électriquement
An ultrasonic flow meter configured to measure a flow within a conduit configured for autozeroing during active flow operation of the flow meter. The flow meter includes a printed circuit board including circuitry for conducting ultrasonic transit time flow measurements, the printed circuit board including transducer swap relays and first and second transducer cables connecting the first and second transducers, respectively, to the transducer swap relays. The flow meter further includes a programmable processor configured to generate flow measurement data based on an ultrasonic flow meter calibration performed by the ultrasonic flow meter in situ while measuring flow through the conduit. Calibration includes determining a zero offset value, determining a swap offset value by measuring transit time forward and backward between the first and second transducers through the flow in the conduit, activating the transducer swap relays to physically swap the first and second transducers, and measuring transit time forward and backward between the swapped first and second transducers through the flow in the conduit, determining a flow zero value based on the zero offset and swap offset, and generating flow rate data based on the flow in the conduit and the flow zero offset.
G01F 25/10 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des débitmètres
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
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ULTRASONIC FLOW METER CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
An ultrasonic flow meter configured to measure a flow within a conduit configured for autozeroing during active flow operation of the flow meter. The flow meter includes a printed circuit board including circuitry for conducting ultrasonic transit time flow measurements, the printed circuit board including transducer swap relays and first and second transducer cables connecting the first and second transducers, respectively, to the transducer swap relays. The flow meter further includes a programmable processor configured to generate flow measurement data based on an ultrasonic flow meter calibration performed by the ultrasonic flow meter in situ while measuring flow through the conduit. Calibration includes determining a zero offset value, determining a swap offset value by measuring transit time forward and backward between the first and second transducers through the flow in the conduit, activating the transducer swap relays to physically swap the first and second transducers, and measuring transit time forward and backward between the swapped first and second transducers through the flow in the conduit, determining a flow zero value based on the zero offset and swap offset, and generating flow rate data based on the flow in the conduit and the flow zero offset.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 25/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume
A signal path definition element defining an ultrasonic signal path for ultrasonic signals transmitted and received by an ultrasonic flow meter is provided. The element includes two end reflection plates, a top reflection plate, and a plurality of support plates joining and positioning the two end reflection plates and the top reflection plate. Further, the end reflection plates, the top reflection plate, and the plurality of support plates are formed from a single stamped metal plate and folded such that the end reflection plates reflect ultrasonic signals between an ultrasonic signal transducer and the top reflection plate and the top reflection plate reflects ultrasonic signals between the end reflection plates.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING DISTRICT METERING AREAS BASED ON METER DESIGNATIONS
A computer implemented method implemented on a computer system includes non transient memory storing instructions for configuring a plurality of district metering areas within a utility supply network. The method includes identifying a plurality of flow measurement devices, wherein each flow measurement device is connected by a directional connection to at least one other flow measurement device, generating a utility supply network representation based on the directional connections between the flow measurement devices, and generating a plurality of district metering areas for the utility supply network representation, each district metering area being a directed acyclic graph based on the directional connections and including a subset of the plurality of flow measuring devices and including at least one flow measurement device designated as a supply meter and at least one flow measurement device designated as a demand meter.
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
A computer implemented method implemented on a computer system including non-transient memory storing instructions for identifying leak locations based on environmental includes tracking a utility supply usage environment in environmental imagery captured over a period of time, identifying changes in the environmental imagery indicative of a leak location, applying a property profile to the utility supply usage environment to generate leak location property data, identifying one or more flow measurement devices based on the leak location and leak location property data, and generating a leak notification based on the leak location in the environmental imagery, the property profile data and meter data from the identified one or more flow measurement devices
G01M 3/04 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite
A computer implemented method implemented on a computer system including non-transient memory storing instructions for identifying leak locations based on environmental includes tracking a utility supply usage environment in environmental imagery captured over a period of time, identifying changes in the environmental imagery indicative of a leak location, applying a property profile to the utility supply usage environment to generate leak location property data, identifying one or more flow measurement devices based on the leak location and leak location property data, and generating a leak notification based on the leak location in the environmental imagery, the property profile data and meter data from the identified one or more flow measurement devices
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
G01M 3/00 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING DISTRICT METERING AREAS BASED ON METER DESIGNATIONS
A computer implemented method implemented on a computer system includes non transient memory storing instructions for configuring a plurality of district metering areas within a utility supply network. The method includes identifying a plurality of flow measurement devices, wherein each flow measurement device is connected by a directional connection to at least one other flow measurement device, generating a utility supply network representation based on the directional connections between the flow measurement devices, and generating a plurality of district metering areas for the utility supply network representation, each district metering area being a directed acyclic graph based on the directional connections and including a subset of the plurality of flow measuring devices and including at least one flow measurement device designated as a supply meter and at least one flow measurement device designated as a demand meter.
G01F 1/00 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu
A computer implemented method implemented on a computer system including non-transient memory storing instructions for identifying leak locations based on environmental includes tracking a utility supply usage environment in environmental imagery captured over a period of time, identifying changes in the environmental imagery indicative of a leak location, applying a property profile to the utility supply usage environment to generate leak location property data, identifying one or more flow measurement devices based on the leak location and leak location property data, and generating a leak notification based on the leak location in the environmental imagery, the property profile data and meter data from the identified one or more flow measurement devices
An ultrasonic flow meter is configured to facilitate replacement of flow measurement electronics. The flow meter includes flow measurement electronics including a plurality of transducer assemblies transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves through a flow for ultrasonic measurement of the flow and a flow meter body. The flow meter body includes a conduit providing a flow passage through the flow meter body, an electronics receptacle configured to receive the flow measurement electronics to form an electronics housing compartment, a plurality of transducer housings configured to receive transducer assemblies and position one or more transducers of the transducer assemblies relative to the conduit, and at least two pass- through apertures directly between the electronics housing into each of the plurality of transducer housings.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
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Ultrasonic flow meter configured to facilitate measurement electronics replacement
An ultrasonic flow meter is configured to facilitate replacement of flow measurement electronics. The flow meter includes flow measurement electronics including a plurality of transducer assemblies transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves through a flow for ultrasonic measurement of the flow and a flow meter body. The flow meter body includes a conduit providing a flow passage through the flow meter body, an electronics receptacle configured to receive the flow measurement electronics to form an electronics housing compartment, a plurality of transducer housings configured to receive transducer assemblies and position one or more transducers of the transducer assemblies relative to the conduit, and at least two pass-through apertures directly between the electronics housing into each of the plurality of transducer housings.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
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System and method for utilizing district metering areas based on meter designations
A computer implemented method implemented on a computer system includes non-transient memory storing instructions for configuring a plurality of district metering areas within a utility supply network. The method includes identifying a plurality of flow measurement devices, wherein each flow measurement device is connected by a directional connection to at least one other flow measurement device, generating a utility supply network representation based on the directional connections between the flow measurement devices, and generating a plurality of district metering areas for the utility supply network representation, each district metering area being a directed acyclic graph based on the directional connections and including a subset of the plurality of flow measuring devices and including at least one flow measurement device designated as a supply meter and at least one flow measurement device designated as a demand meter.
G01F 15/075 - Intégration pour obtenir le débit total, p. ex. en utilisant un mécanisme intégrateur actionné mécaniquement en utilisant des moyens d'intégration actionnés électriquement
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
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Apparatus and method for measuring water quality in a water distribution system
A water quality monitoring computer system for a water distribution network includes a water distribution network configured to receive water from one or more network sources and distribute the water through the water distribution network to one or more network end points, at least one water quality monitor configured to generate water quality data for a distribution zone of the water quality network that includes a zone water source and one or more zone endpoints, which includes network end points downstream from the zone source, and a zone end point meter associated with each of the zone end points, wherein the zone end point meter monitors water flow exiting the distribution zone. At least two of the end point water meters include one or more water quality sensors and at least two of the end point water meters include different water quality sensor types, and the one water quality monitor aggregates water quality sensor data transmitted from the zone end point water meters to generate the distribution zone water quality data.
G01F 1/56 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques
G01N 35/00 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet
A computer implemented method for selecting m appropriately sized meter tor use in a selected application implemented by a computer processor Implementing instructions stored in a non-transient memory is described. The instructions include receiving utility meter data transmitted from a plurality of utility meters, each utility meter being installed at a unique utility monitoring location, identifying incorrectly sized utility meters based on utility meter data for particular utility meters feat displays quantization effects, and selecting an appropriate meter based on the identification of the utility meters displaying quantization effects.
A computer implemented method for selecting m appropriately sized meter tor use in a selected application implemented by a computer processor Implementing instructions stored in a non-transient memory is described. The instructions include receiving utility meter data transmitted from a plurality of utility meters, each utility meter being installed at a unique utility monitoring location, identifying incorrectly sized utility meters based on utility meter data for particular utility meters feat displays quantization effects, and selecting an appropriate meter based on the identification of the utility meters displaying quantization effects.
A computer implemented method for selecting an appropriately sized meter for use in a selected application implemented by a computer processor implementing instructions stored in a non-transient memory is described. The instructions include receiving utility meter data transmitted from a plurality of utility meters, each utility meter being installed at a unique utility monitoring location, identifying incorrectly sized utility meters based on utility meter data for particular utility meters that displays quantization effects, and selecting an appropriate meter based on the identification of the utility meters displaying quantization effects.
G01F 25/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume
G01F 15/06 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement
An insertion-type flowmeter adapted for removable insertion into a fluid conduit includes an elongate body having a flow opening and a vortex-generating element disposed within the flow opening at distance from the opening entry that is correlated to the size of the flow opening to define a flow conditioning space in the flow opening between the opening entry and the vortex-generating element.
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
G01F 5/00 - Mesure d'une fraction du débit volumétrique
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEALING POTTING MATERIAL FROM AN ANTENNA CAVITY
A transmitter assembly for transmitting data from a utility meter to a remote location for disposition in a subsurface utility enclosure is described. The assembly includes a printed circuit board, including a transmitter portion receiving the data from the utility meter and configured to generate a meter data message for transmission to the remote location, an antenna portion including a board mounted antenna receiving the generated meter data message and using the boarding mounted antenna to propagate the generated meter data message to a remote location, and a seal mount portion configured to receive a seal affixed to the printed circuit board. The transmitter assembly further includes a housing configured to receive the printed circuit board, a seal affixed to the printed circuit board at the seal mount portion, wherein the seal interacts with the housing to form a transmitter housing portion and an antenna housing portion, and a flowable material introduced to the housing, said flowable material filling the transmitter housing portion, wherein the seal prevents the flowable material from entering the antenna portion.
A transmitter assembly for transmitting data from a utility meter to a remote location for disposition in a subsurface utility enclosure is described. The assembly includes a printed circuit board, including a transmitter portion receiving the data from the utility meter and configured to generate a meter data message for transmission to the remote location, an antenna portion including a board mounted antenna receiving the generated meter data message and using the boarding mounted antenna to propagate the generated meter data message to a remote location, and a seal mount portion configured to receive a seal affixed to the printed circuit board. The transmitter assembly further includes a housing configured to receive the printed circuit board, a seal affixed to the printed circuit board at the seal mount portion, wherein the seal interacts with the housing to form a transmitter housing portion and an antenna housing portion, and a flowable material introduced to the housing, said flowable material filling the transmitter housing portion, wherein the seal prevents the flowable material from entering the antenna portion.
A transmitter assembly for transmitting data from a utility meter to a remote location for disposition in a subsurface utility enclosure is described. The assembly includes a printed circuit board, including a transmitter portion receiving the data from the utility meter and configured to generate a meter data message for transmission to the remote location, an antenna portion including a board mounted antenna receiving the generated meter data message and using the boarding mounted antenna to propagate the generated meter data message to a remote location, and a seal mount portion configured to receive a seal affixed to the printed circuit board. The transmitter assembly further includes a housing configured to receive the printed circuit board, a seal affixed to the printed circuit board at the seal mount portion, wherein the seal interacts with the housing to form a transmitter housing portion and an antenna housing portion, and a flowable material introduced to the housing, said flowable material filling the transmitter housing portion, wherein the seal prevents the flowable material from entering the antenna portion.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Flow meters; electrical transmitters for remote transmission of flow meter data
(2) Flow meters; Meters designed for use by utilities, municipalities, commercial establishments and the like for measuring liquid flow
An insertion-type flowmeter adapted for removable insertion into a fluid conduit includes an elongate body having a flow opening and a vortex-generating element disposed within the flow opening at distance from the opening entry that is correlated to the size of the flow opening to define a flow conditioning space in the flow opening between the opening entry and the vortex-generating element.
An insertion-type flowmeter adapted for removable insertion into a fluid conduit includes an elongate body having a flow opening and a vortex-generating element disposed within the flow opening at distance from the opening entry that is correlated to the size of the flow opening to define a flow conditioning space in the flow opening between the opening entry and the vortex-generating element.
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
G01F 5/00 - Mesure d'une fraction du débit volumétrique
An insertion-type flowmeter adapted for removable insertion into a fluid conduit includes an elongate body having a flow opening and a vortex-generating element disposed within the flow opening at distance from the opening entry that is correlated to the size of the flow opening to define a flow conditioning space in the flow opening between the opening entry and the vortex-generating element.
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
G01F 5/00 - Mesure d'une fraction du débit volumétrique
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Computer software for programming and monitoring meters,
valves, and flow control devices and for analyzing,
monitoring, tracking, and reporting device, fluid, and
energy usage data.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Computer software for programming and monitoring meters, valves, and flow control devices and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting on water flow and usage, oil flow and usage, industrial liquid chemical flow and usage, industrial chemical gas flow and usage, industrial steam flow and usage, and energy usage data;
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WATER METER WITH MAGNETICALLY DRIVEN FLOW RESTRICTION VALVE
A utility flow meter including a valve having a pressure vessel providing a flow path from a meter inlet to a meter outlet through the valve is magnetically driven. The meter includes a valve member positioned within the valve in the pressure vessel for movement between an open position allowing normal flow through the flow meter and a flow restriction position in which flow through the flow meter is limited to less than the normal flow and an electrically operable control device for controlling movement of the valve member including a dry-side magnet assembly and. a wet-side magnet assembly. The electrically operable control device receives command signals to rotate the dry-side magnet assembly to move the valve member and thereby increase or decrease flow through the metering chamber.
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
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WATER METER WITH MAGNETICALLY DRIVEN FLOW RESTRICTION VALVE
A utility flow meter including a valve having a pressure vessel providing a flow path from a meter inlet to a meter outlet through the valve is magnetically driven. The meter includes a valve member positioned within the valve in the pressure vessel for movement between an open position allowing normal flow through the flow meter and a flow restriction position in which flow through the flow meter is limited to less than the normal flow and an electrically operable control device for controlling movement of the valve member including a dry-side magnet assembly and. a wet-side magnet assembly. The electrically operable control device receives command signals to rotate the dry-side magnet assembly to move the valve member and thereby increase or decrease flow through the metering chamber.
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
77.
Water meter with magnetically driven flow restriction valve
A utility flow meter including a valve having a pressure vessel providing a flow path from a meter inlet to a meter outlet through the valve is magnetically driven. The meter includes a valve member positioned within the valve in the pressure vessel for movement between an open position allowing normal flow through the flow meter and a flow restriction position in which flow through the flow meter is limited to less than the normal flow and an electrically operable control device for controlling movement of the valve member including a dry-side magnet assembly and a wet-side magnet assembly. The electrically operable control device receives command signals to rotate the dry-side magnet assembly to move the valve member and thereby increase or decrease flow through the metering chamber.
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Computer software for programming and monitoring meters, valves, and flow control devices and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting device, fluid, and energy usage data
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Electronic devices for use in monitoring utility usage and
transmitting utility usage data, namely, electronic water
flow measurement devices for tracking and monitoring water
consumption and for enabling water use efficiency;
electronic devices, namely, measurement devices for
tracking, monitoring and transmitting data on the
consumption of energy, gas, steam, water, and other fluids
and for enabling efficiency in consumption of energy, gas,
steam, water, and other fluids; electronic sensors for
measuring the distribution, usage, and efficiency of energy,
steam, gas, water, and other fluids; computer hardware and
software for monitoring and managing utility, fluid, and
energy accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and
reporting data related to usage of energy, gas, steam,
water, and other fluids; software for collecting, analyzing,
and reporting on utility, fluid, and energy usage data. Providing information to organizations related to the
administration of conservation strategies for natural
resource use efficiency; providing business information, via
a website, regarding utility usage, management and
conservation of fluid and energy; business consulting
services relating to environmental and operational
sustainability issues. Providing information to consumers, residents, tenants and
stakeholders in the filed of utility, fluid, and energy
management and conservation, namely, natural resource use
efficiency; providing temporary use of non-downloadable
software for analyzing and reporting utility usage data,
accessible via a website; providing temporary use of
non-downloadable software for analyzing and reporting
utility usage data, accessible via a website; providing
temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for
utility, fluid, and energy account monitoring and management
and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting data
related to usage of energy, gas, steam, water, and other
fluids; meter reading and data analysis services for utility
meters including for gas, steam, water, and other fluids.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Transponders; receivers and transmitters for obtaining,
recording, processing and remote transmission of utility
meter data; downloadable mobile applications for monitoring
and managing utility, fluid, and energy accounts and for
analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting utility,
fluid, and energy usage data. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based
software for monitoring and managing utility, fluid, and
energy accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and
reporting utility, fluid, and energy usage data.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Transponders; receivers and transmitters for obtaining, recording, processing and remote transmission of water utility meter data; downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and managing water utility and water accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting water utility and water usage data (1) Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for monitoring and managing water utility and water accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting water utility and water usage data
A flow conditioning device for insertion in a flow conduit transporting a flow stream includes a top flange defining a flow conditioning opening having an opening area size and receiving the flow stream, a bottom base receiving the flow stream after the flow stream passes through the top flange having a base area size, and a conditioning wall joining the top flange to the bottom base, where the opening area size is greater than the base area size.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Providing information to consumers, residents, tenants and stakeholders in the field of utility, fluid, and energy management and conservation, namely, natural resource use efficiency; providing information to organizations related to the administration of conservation strategies for natural resource use efficiency; providing a website featuring business information regarding utility usage, management and conservation of fluid and energy; business consulting services relating to environmental and operational sustainability issues Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for utility, fluid, and energy account monitoring and management and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting data related to usage of energy, gas, steam, water, and other fluids; meter reading and data analysis services for utility meters including for gas, steam, water, and other fluids [ Electronic devices, namely, measurement devices for tracking, monitoring and transmitting data on the consumption of energy, gas, steam, water, and other fluids and for enabling efficiency in consumption of energy, gas, steam, water, and other fluids; electronic sensors for measuring the distribution, usage, and efficiency of energy, steam, gas, water, and other fluids; computer hardware and software for monitoring and managing utility, fluid, and energy accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting data related to usage of energy, gas, steam, water, and other fluids; software for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on utility, fluid, and energy usage data ]
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
transponders; receivers and transmitters for obtaining, recording, processing and remote transmission of utility meter data; downloadable mobile applications for monitoring and managing utility, fluid, and energy accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting utility, fluid, and energy usage data [ providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for monitoring and managing utility, fluid, and energy accounts and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting utility, fluid, and energy usage data ]
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electrical cables for use in connections; electronic cables; electronic cords for connecting utility meters and meter reading systems; electronic connectors for utility meters and meter reading systems
A control valve positioner mounting system is configured to include a control valve, a control valve positioner, an attachment lever translating movement of the control valve to the control valve positioner, and a control valve attachment system for attaching the control valve to the attachment lever using a spring loaded attachment affixed to the control valve and applying spring force to the attachment lever.
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
F16K 31/126 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide le fluide agissant sur un diaphragme, un soufflet ou un organe similaire
90.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A CONTROL VALVE POSITIONER
A control valve positioner mounting system is configured to include a control valve, a control valve positioner, an attachment lever translating movement of the control valve to the control valve positioner, and a control valve attachment system for attaching the control valve to the attachment lever using a spring loaded attachment affixed to the control valve and applying spring force to the attachment lever.
F16K 27/00 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet
F16K 51/00 - Autres détails non particuliers aux types de soupapes ou clapets ou autres appareils d'obturation
F16B 21/18 - Dispositifs sans filetage pour empêcher le mouvement relatif selon l'axe d'une broche, d'un ergot, d'un arbre ou d'une pièce analogue par rapport à l'organe qui l'entoureFixations à ergots et douilles largables sans filetage à parties séparées par gorges ou encoches pratiquées dans l'axe ou l'arbre et avec bague annulaire formant ressort insérée dans la gorge (circlip) ou autre dispositif élastique de fixation du même genreDispositifs sans filetage pour empêcher le mouvement relatif selon l'axe d'une broche, d'un ergot, d'un arbre ou d'une pièce analogue par rapport à l'organe qui l'entoureFixations à ergots et douilles largables sans filetage à parties séparées par gorges ou encoches pratiquées dans l'axe ou l'arbre Détails
A concrete vibrator for a hopper which feeds concrete to a slip form is mounted to the outer surface of the hopper wall. The vibrator is fixed to the end of a tube which extends into the hopper through a hole in the hopper wall. A rubber isolator molded on the tube is clamped between flanges one of which is welded to the outer surface of the hopper wall.
The invention provides a method and several types of devices for converting meter reading signals into data messages including a first message (40) having meter data (44) representing consumption of a utility, and meter diagnostic status data (43), and a second message (60) having meter reverse flow data (63-65) and meter diagnostic data (66) particular to an electronic flow meter, and receiving, said first message (40) and said second message (60) and converting first message and said second message to radio frequency signals (25) and transmitting said radio frequency signals (25) to a receiver (22, 24).
G08B 23/00 - Alarmes réagissant à des conditions indésirables ou anormales, non spécifiées
G08C 15/06 - Dispositions caractérisées par l'utilisation du multiplexage pour la transmission de plusieurs signaux par une voie commune successivement, c.-à-d. utilisant la division de temps
G08B 21/00 - Alarmes réagissant à une seule condition particulière, indésirable ou anormale, et non prévues ailleurs
A method and a system for collection of meter readings from meter reading and transmitting devices (12, 14) and for viewing on a web-enabled wireless communication device (28) comprises addressing at least one receiver (15) through the Internet (21) and obtaining a data file of meter data for a plurality of meter reading devices (12, 14) that have previously communicated with the receiver (15). The receiver (15) can then re-transmit the meter data through a wide area network such as the Internet (21) to a web site (10) operated by an organization marketing AMR systems. The meter data is then accessed and displayed at a customer demonstration site using a handheld wireless smart phone (28) which receives a web page (22) that is reduced in size for transmission through the cellular network to the smart phone (28).
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable mobile applications that provides water utility
customer access to their bill account information, water
usage pattern information, and water consumption and usage
data, for purposes of utility account business management
and energy usage management. Hosting a web-based on-line portal that provides water
utility customer access to their bill account information,
water usage pattern information, and water consumption and
usage data, for purposes of utility account business
management and energy usage management.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids. Flow meters; remote flow meter reading system, namely
receivers, transmitters, computer software and computer
hardware for obtaining, recording, processing and
transmitting meter data. Providing a web-based on-line portal that provides utilities
and utility customers access to utility bill account
information, water and/or gas usage and consumption, and
usage data, for purposes of utility account business
management and water/energy usage management (terms
considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule
13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations).
99.
Systems and methods of interaction with water usage information
Exemplary systems and methods for interaction with water usage information are provided. In various embodiments, a method comprises receiving water usage data from a meter device, receiving an identifier from a user associated with the meter device, providing an interactive interface to the user, the interactive interface conveying at least some water usage information based on the water usage data, receiving a first characterization of a first water activity from the user, generating a visualization based on the water usage information and the first characterization of the first water activity, and displaying the visualization.
G08B 1/00 - Systèmes de signalisation caractérisés seulement par la forme de transmission du signal
G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou pour obtenir des valeurs mesurées
