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Method and apparatus for multiple rate metering of electrical energy

US4465970A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1984
Grant dateAug 14, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R21/1333
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A programmable time-of-use metering system is disclosed for metering electrical energy consumption at multiple rates depending on the time of day, time of week and time of year in which the energy is being consumed. A method for registering total energy consumed by a metered system as well as energy consumed during preselected time intervals is also disclosed.

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