Larry H Frew

US Patent:

20070126406, Jun 7, 2007

Filed:

Aug 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/469297

Inventors:

Larry Frew - Oceanside CA, US

Assignee:

Prevailing Energy, Inc. - Oceanside CA

International Classification:

H02P 9/00
H02H 7/06
H02P 11/00

US Classification:

322029000

Abstract:

A device for generating electricity including a turbine capable of spinning at variable revolutions per minute (RPM), an electric generator circuit configurable to either a Wye-type generator circuit or a Delta-type generator circuit connected to the turbine, and a switching circuit connected to the generator circuit to configure the generator circuit as a function of the turbine RPM.

US Patent:

48036323, Feb 7, 1989

Filed:

May 9, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/861560

Inventors:

Larry H. Frew - Simi Valley CA
Melvin L. Fuller - Ventura CA

Assignee:

Utility Systems Corporation - Tarzana CA

International Classification:

G01R 21133
G06F 1520

US Classification:

36446404

Abstract:

A data processor type utility meter for electricity, and/or water, gas and therms, is provided with a display which successively displays any or all of the following: (1) the meter serial number, (2) cumulative kilowatt hours, (3) present kilowatts being used, (4) current cost or remaining credit in dollars for utility servies used, (5) "Time of Use" hours and rates, (6) power phase angle, (7) maximum power drawn (or "Demand") during predetermined intervals, (8) clock and calendar, (9) water usage/cost, (10) gas usage/cost, (11) load profiles, (12) a power diversion detection indication, and (13) power co-generation data. The system includes a basic meter unit having a 16 digit alphanumeric display, a CPU, and associated solid state circuitry, which may be mounted on the outside of a house or building in the conventional meter location. Alternatively, the meter unit may be pole mounted or buried. Power line carrier is provided to communicate with external equipment, including a remote display unit inside the user's home or other building to permit convenient viewing of the displayed information.