William V Buchanan

US Patent:

8188884, May 29, 2012

Filed:

Nov 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/935089

Inventors:

Bruce E. Randall - Rock Hill SC, US
William Medford Buchanan - Brandon MS, US
Robert Bryan Seal - Meridian MS, US

Assignee:

SmartSynch, Inc. - Jackson MI

International Classification:

G08B 23/00
G08C 15/06
G01R 15/00

US Classification:

34087002, 702 57

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for a utility meter assembly comprising: a plurality of meter components configured for measuring and collecting data, wherein the meter components include a transceiver operative for signal communications over a network; a faceplate, configured such that meter reading information is displayed on the front of the faceplate; an exterior cover configured to enclose the meter components and the faceplate, wherein the faceplate is forward of the plurality of meter components; and an internal dipole antenna situated within the exterior cover, wherein the internal dipole antenna is beyond the front of the faceplate and toward the front of the utility meter assembly. The internal dipole antenna is typically situated away from the meter components, so as to minimize interference by the meter components. The internal dipole antenna is typically tuned for optimal matching impedance in an 850 MHz or 1900 MHz receiving band, so that the desired receiving band Standing Wave Ration (SWR) is achieved, and also a specified minimum radiated power threshold is maintained.

US Patent:

20020070705, Jun 13, 2002

Filed:

Jun 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/881561

Inventors:

William Buchanan - Fort Smith AR, US
Joseph Mohos - Burbank CA, US

International Classification:

H02J007/00

US Classification:

320/116000

Abstract:

A charging system for simultaneously charging the batteries of a plurality of battery powered vehicles. The charging includes one or more DC-DC power converters having one or more charging ports configured to plug into the batteries. The DC-DC power converters are each configured to selectively connect to more than one charging port to selectively provide for higher port power levels. The DC-DC power converters connect to an AC rectifier through a DC bus. The AC rectifier connects to an AC power source having a limited power rating. The AC charging system also has a controller that controls the operation of the DC-DC power converters such that the total power draw on the AC rectifier does not exceed the power rating. The system is further configured such that the DC-DC power converters can selected drain batteries to obtain power to charge other batteries, allowing for batteries to be cycled.

US Patent:

20120293383, Nov 22, 2012

Filed:

May 29, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/482239

Inventors:

Bruce E. Randall - Rock Hill SC, US
William Medford Buchanan - Brandon MS, US
Robert Bryan Seal - Meridian MS, US

Assignee:

SMARTSYNCH, INC. - Jackson MS

International Classification:

H01Q 1/22
H05K 13/04

US Classification:

343720, 29601

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for a utility meter assembly including a plurality of meter components configured for measuring and collecting data, and including a transceiver operative for signal communications over a network; a faceplate, with meter reading information displayed on the front; an exterior cover; and an internal dipole antenna situated within the exterior cover. The internal dipole antenna is typically situated away from the meter components, so as to minimize interference by the meter components. The internal dipole antenna is typically tuned for optimal matching impedance in an 850 MHz or 1900 MHz receiving band, so that the desired receiving band Standing Wave Ration (SWR) is achieved, and also a specified minimum radiated power threshold is maintained.

Address:

2730 Bowman Ln, Conway, AR 72034

VIN:

3GNDA23P77S558974

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

HHR

Year:

2007