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Apparatus for data transmission from multiple sources on a single channel

CA 1258098 A · Owner: Underground Systems Inc. · Inventors: Smith-Vaniz, William R.

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Self contained radio transmitting state estimator modules are mounted on power conductors on both sides of power transformers in electrical substations and on power conductors at various places along electrical transmission lines. They are electrically isolated from ground and all other conductors. These modules are capable of measuring current voltage, frequency and power factor (or the fourier components thereof) the temperature of the conductor and the, temperature of the ambient air. The modules transmit these parameters to local receivers. The receivers are connected by an appropriate data transmission link to a power control, center which allows determination of the state of the power …

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  • Granted August 1, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 1, 2006.
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FiledJune 3, 1988
GrantedAugust 1, 1989
Term endedAugust 1, 2006
Patent numberCA 1258098 A
Classification (IPC)H04B3/54 +2 more

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198919911993199519971999200120032005Application filedJune 3, 1988Patent grantedAug 1, 1989Term endedAug 1, 2006

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