A little bit about me...

27 Mar 2018

My forte is low level analog. I have the patent on the all electric utility meter that is probably no on your house. It has the capability of remote reading and activating as well as de-activating, I know.

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jw0752 over 5 years ago +2

Hi Larry, Welcome to element 14. That sounds really cool, how did you find that niche and what was it like to design a piece of equipment with such wide spread use. We frequently get into discussions involving…
genebren over 5 years ago +2

Larry, As jw0752 says, Welcome to the Element14 community! Your patent for the utility meter is indeed a very impressive accomplishment. Hopefully, the community can learn a lot from you, as you learn…
lhfrew over 5 years ago in reply to genebren +2

Thank you for your note. Not sure how much some one can learn from me. I'm having a hard time just getting around on this site... The patent of the Electric Utility Meter ran out in 15 years because I…

DAB over 5 years ago

Hi Larry,

Welcome to element14.
Take some time to look around and then join in the fun.

I was on a patent application for an adaptive algorithm about twenty years ago. The company decided not to go for the full patent, but I got a couple of good bonuses anyway and now I can use the technology anywhere.

DAB
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genebren over 5 years ago in reply to lhfrew

You will find your way. We all do eventually. If you have specific questions, ask them. This is a very friendly community and people are very glad to help.
Gene
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lhfrew over 5 years ago in reply to genebren

Thank you for your note. Not sure what others can learn from me, I'm having a hard time just getting around this site. Just saying...
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genebren over 5 years ago in reply to lhfrew

Larry,

We all know more than we think we know, especially when we are surrounded by younger engineers (including those who are just beginning to discover the joys of electronics).
Gene
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lhfrew over 5 years ago in reply to genebren

Thank you for your note. Not sure how much some one can learn from me. I'm having a hard time just getting around on this site...

The patent of the Electric Utility Meter ran out in 15 years because I could no longer afford to keep it current. and you guessed it the Utility companies started putting the copied design on homes 16 years later! Go figure.

I have the similar box of band-aids with a bottle of Iodine in my cupboard...

Larry
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