US3998093A
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Energy monitoring system
Assignee: ZF Active Safety US Inc
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Filing: 1975-04-07
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Granted: 1976-12-21
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Expires: 1995-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A system for monitoring and displaying the consumption of energy by measuring the actual energy consumed and comparing the measured energy consumption with an ideal or desired energy consumption. The desired energy consumption data may be based upon actual operations or may be generated by ideal consumption characteristics. In some instances, the ideal figures may be modified to compensate for variations in external conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B. Bertolasi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:28
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F15/00; G01F15/06; G01F15/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A device for monitoring the consumption of energy of a system comprising means for generating a signal indicative of the desired energy consumption of the system, means for measuring the energy actually consumed by the system, means for providing a comparison of the generated signal with the measured value, and means responsive to the comparison of the generated signal with the measured signal for providing an alarm in the event of a predetermined variance.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
A device for monitoring the consumption of energy of a system comprising means for generating a signal indicative of the desired energy consumption of the system, means for measuring the energy actually consumed by the system, means for providing a comparison of the generated signal with the measured value, and means responsive to the comparison of the generated signal with the measured signal for providing an alarm in the event of a predetermined variance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means for generating the desired energy consumption signal generates a signal related to time.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device as set forth in claim 2 wherein the means for generating the desired energy signal is responsive to an external variable for varying the generated signal in response to such variable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means for generating the desired energy signal is responsive to an external variable for varying the generated signal in response to such variable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the device measures the gas consumption of a manufacturing plant and the means for measuring the energy consumed includes a gas flow meter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device as set forth in claim 5 further including means for sensing the ambient temperature and for altering the generated desired energy consumption signal in response to variations in the ambient temperature.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 further including timed means for influencing the operation of the desired energy consumption generating means and for resetting such means at predetermined time periods.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means for providing a comparison of the generated signal with the measured value comprises a visual display.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as set forth in claim 8 wherein the visual display comprises adjacent displays of the generated signal and the measured value, respectively.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as set forth in claim 9 further including comparator means for determining the difference between the generated signal and the measured value and providing an indication thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as set forth in claim 8 further including means for providing an indication of time remaining in a given period.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
100 words
A device for monitoring the consumption of energy of a system comprising means for generating a signal indicative of the desired energy consumption of the system, starting at a predetermined time, means for measuring the energy actually consumed by the system starting at such predetermined time, means for providing a visual comparison of the generated signal with the measured signal, and means for providing a visual indication of the time remaining in a given period, which period commences with such predetermined time, for permitting an operator to make a determination as to the amount of correction of energy consumption required.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
100 words
A device for monitoring the consumption of energy of a system comprising means for generating a signal indicative of the desired energy consumption of the system, starting at a predetermined time, means for measuring the energy actually consumed by the system starting at such predetermined time, means for providing a visual comparison of the generated signal with the measured signal, and means for providing a visual indication of the time remaining in a given period, which period commences with such predetermined time, for permitting an operator to make a determination as to the amount of correction of energy consumption required.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as set forth in claim 12 wherein the means for providing the visual comparison comprises adjacent displays of the generated signal and the measured value, respectively.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as set forth in claim 13 further including comparator means for comparing the difference between the generated signal and the measured value and providing a visual indication thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as set forth in claim 12 further including timed means for influencing the operation of the desired energy consumption generating means and for resetting such means at predetermined time periods.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as set forth in claim 12 wherein the means for generating the desired energy signal is responsive to an external variable for varying the generated signal in response to such variable.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-12-21 | 1980-06-21 | 1980-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-21 | 1984-06-21 | 1984-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-21 | 1988-06-21 | 1988-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |