John P Mcgregor

US Patent:

57213836, Feb 24, 1998

Filed:

Apr 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/839672

Inventors:

Mark Terrance Franklin - San Diego CA
John Elwood McGregor - Encinitas CA
Robert W. Beyer - Long Beach CA
Gerald Lucas - El Toro CA

Assignee:

Water Savers, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G01F 106

US Classification:

7386177

Abstract:

A flow meter system and method includes detecting the movement of a substance through a conduit with a sensing device partially within the path of flow of the substance. A signal indicative of the quantity of the substance moving through the conduit is generated in response to the detection of the movement of the substance. Another signal indicative of the cumulative quantity of the substance is generated from the quantity signal. Cumulative quantity information is transmitted in a wireless manner, and is received at a remote location.

US Patent:

57641587, Jun 9, 1998

Filed:

Apr 17, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/633537

Inventors:

Mark Terrance Franklin - San Diego CA
John Elwood McGregor - Encinitas CA
Robert Wayne Beyer - Long Beach CA
Robert William Beyer - Costa Mesa CA

Assignee:

Water Savers, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G08C 2300
G08C 1506

US Classification:

34087002

Abstract:

The meter reading data transmission system includes a transmission unit having a meter reading transmitter coupled to a meter. The transmission unit further has an associated node for sending wireless meter reading messages. An intermediate transmission unit including a node receives the meter reading messages, and retransmits the messages. The retransmitted messages are received by a remotely located data collection station to enable the meter to be monitored from a distance.

US Patent:

58921583, Apr 6, 1999

Filed:

Nov 18, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/751334

Inventors:

Mark Terrance Franklin - San Diego CA
John Elwood McGregor - Encinitas CA

Assignee:

WaterSavers, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G01F 106

US Classification:

7386177

Abstract:

The method includes using a flow meter system having a meter assembly and a transmitter device in conjunction with a utility distribution system disposed behind a wall in a space and having a conduit extending through a conduit opening in the wall for coupling a fixture thereto. The meter assembly is connected in fluid communication with the conduit, and positioned outside of the space and in front of the wall. The transmitter device is installed within the space and positioned remotely from the meter assembly. The transmitter device is connected electrically to the transmitter device, and the fixture is coupled in fluid communication with the meter assembly, thereby concealing the meter assembly and the conduit opening.

US Patent:

59865733, Nov 16, 1999

Filed:

Nov 19, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/746910

Inventors:

Mark Terrance Franklin - San Diego CA
John Elwood McGregor - Encinitas CA

Assignee:

Water Savers, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G08B 2300

US Classification:

34087002

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for metering building structures having a plurality of service outlets each having control valves, includes the installing of meters within a given distance from each one of the valves. A transmission system is coupled electrically to each one of the meters for sending meter readings periodically to a remotely located equipment.