Andrew J Borleske

Address:

140 Mcknitt Pl, Garner, NC 27529

Phone:

9197738111

VIN:

JTEBU14RX78076988

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

4 RUNNER

Year:

2007

US Patent:

7187906, Mar 6, 2007

Filed:

Apr 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/831903

Inventors:

Andrew J. Borleske - Garner NC, US

Assignee:

Elster Electricity, LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

H04B 7/00
H04Q 9/00

US Classification:

455 69, 455 70, 4554261, 455 412, 34087002, 34087011, 340 101, 370338

Abstract:

A dynamic self-configuring system for collecting metering data comprises a collector meter. The collector meter scans for meters that are operable to directly communicate with the collector and registers such meters as level one meters. The collector transmits instructions to the level one meters to scan for meters that are operable to directly communicate with the level one meters. The collector registers meters that respond as level two meters. A qualification threshold used in the registration process is adjustable.

US Patent:

7239250, Jul 3, 2007

Filed:

Apr 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/832037

Inventors:

Brent R. Brian - Clayton NC, US
Andrew J. Borleske - Garner NC, US

Assignee:

Elster Electricity, LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

G08B 23/00

US Classification:

34087002, 702 57, 709219

Abstract:

The system includes a number of first meters, which are typically battery powered transmit only devices. The system includes a number of two-way meters, which are operable to both transmit and receive data. The first meters transmit their data to the collector either directly or indirectly via the two-way meters, which serve as intermediaries. Multiple records from each first meter may be stored at each of the two-way meters, thereby ensuring that records from a one-way meter will not be blocked when an attempt is made to forward them to the collector. Furthermore, multiple records from each first meter may be stored at the collector, thereby enabling the transmission and storage of meter records in a number of different formats. Additionally, records from each first meter are marked to reflect a sequence in which they are generated, thereby ensuring that the collector will store the most recent data records available.

US Patent:

7308370, Dec 11, 2007

Filed:

Sep 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/236479

Inventors:

Andrew J Borleske - Garner NC, US
Kenneth C Shuey - Zebulon NC, US

Assignee:

Elster Electricity LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

G01R 31/00

US Classification:

702 65, 702 59, 702 61, 702188, 34087002

Abstract:

A system for determining service outages and restorations includes an outage management server (OMS) that generates reports of outages and restoration information for metering endpoints. The outages may be caused by faults at various locations in the distribution network. The metering endpoint may include a transmitter having a battery backup that transmits the outage information upon a failure to detect a voltage at the endpoint. The transmission of the information may be filtered based on configurable criteria. The metering endpoints may also inform the OMS when power is restored.

US Patent:

7312721, Dec 25, 2007

Filed:

Sep 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/953847

Inventors:

Eugene W. Hodges - Holly Springs NC, US
Kathryn J. Smith - Raleigh NC, US
Andrew J. Borleske - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Elster Electricity, LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

G08C 15/06
G08B 23/00

US Classification:

34087002, 34087003, 702 61

Abstract:

The invention includes an electronic utility meter, a data collector/meter and a method for communicating data in an automated meter reading system. The inventive method includes communicating data with a network and a first electronic utility meter, and communicating the data with the first electronic utility meter and one or more other meters.

US Patent:

7365687, Apr 29, 2008

Filed:

Apr 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/408565

Inventors:

Andrew J. Borleske - Garner NC, US
Mark R. Wolski - Cedarburg WI, US
Charles Cunningham, Jr. - Raleigh NC, US
Garry M. Loy - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Elster Electricity, LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

H01Q 1/38
H01Q 1/04

US Classification:

343700MS, 343719

Abstract:

An antenna for use in an automatic meter reading (AMR) module comprises a pin and a radiator. The radiator may be a disk radiator for example, that comprises an opening which may receive the pin. Desirably, the pin is affixed to the radiator at one end, and is disposed on a ground plane at the other end. The antenna may be a top loaded short monopole antenna, for example. Additionally, the antenna may be used in a module for a water meter. The pin and disk radiator may be stamped from a single sheet of material.

US Patent:

7427927, Sep 23, 2008

Filed:

Feb 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/355548

Inventors:

Andrew J. Borleske - Garner NC, US
Kenneth C. Shuey - Zebulon NC, US

Assignee:

Elster Electricity, LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

G08B 23/00

US Classification:

34087002, 34087003, 702 60, 705412

Abstract:

A display system that communicates with existing automated meter reading communications systems to provide information to a user. The display includes a radio that listens to communications between a utility meter and the reading system. When the display recognizes a particular utility meter identifier, it captures meter read information and stores it in memory. The information may then be presented to the user. Alternatively, a broadcast message may be communicated, that when received by the display, causes the display to extract information from the receiver. A manual override button may be provided to allow a user to manually request information from the meter. The display will extract information from the meter upon receipt of the manual request.

US Patent:

7495578, Feb 24, 2009

Filed:

Sep 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/219554

Inventors:

Andrew J. Borleske - Garner NC, US

Assignee:

Elster Electricity, LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

G08C 15/06

US Classification:

34087002, 34087001, 34087003, 34082508, 340539, 702 61, 702 68

Abstract:

An improved automated meter reading (AMR) device includes only a single electrical connection rather than multiple electrical connections, thereby reducing potential paths of exposure to natural elements. The AMR device monitors the single electrical connection to detect when a programming device is connected to the AMR device. When such a programming device is connected, the AMR device operates in a slave mode that enables the AMR device to be configured for interacting with a particular type of meter. The slave mode may also enable testing of various features of the AMR device such as, for example, its data transmitting capabilities. When the AMR device is not connected to a programming device, the AMR device operates in a master mode that enables the AMR device to interact with a connected meter in accordance with the AMR device's configuration.

US Patent:

7545285, Jun 9, 2009

Filed:

Feb 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/355690

Inventors:

Kenneth C. Shuey - Zebulon NC, US
Andrew J. Borleske - Garner NC, US
David G. Hart - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Elster Electricity, LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

G08C 19/16

US Classification:

34087002, 700276, 700291, 702 62

Abstract:

A load control system that communicates with existing automated meter reading communications systems to interrupt and shed loads at a customer location. The system includes a master controller that listens to communications between a utility meter and the reading system. The controller receives tier and/or pricing information and will instruct a load control unit to interrupt certain loads based on the information. In addition, the system may be employed as a load shedding system where a command may be forwarded to the master controller to disconnect loads based on action levels. The command may be sent via a TCP/IP communications system to a node in the reading system and the forwarded via a radio network to the master controller to reduce latency. Predictive shedding may be performed based on forecast loads.