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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2005
Applicants:
Scott Cumeralto, Spokane, WA (US);
Aaron J. Fitzgerald, Medford, MN (US);
Gary L. Larson, Waseca, MN (US);
Inventors:
Scott Cumeralto, Spokane, WA (US);
Aaron J. Fitzgerald, Medford, MN (US);
Gary L. Larson, Waseca, MN (US);
Assignee:
Itron, Inc., Liberty Lake, WA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G08C 15/06 (2006.01); G08B 23/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Utility meter modules, antenna modules, pit sets, and pit lid assemblies are described, with regard to automated meter reading (AMR) systems, that prevent metering signal attenuation, pit leakage, and battery drainage, along with other advantages, and which minimize the likelihood of damage and tampering.