High output integrated utility meter reporting system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9918145
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14497628

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A water meter transmission system reads data from a water meter and wirelessly transmits data to a central billing or receiving system. Disclosed transmission systems are fully integrated and contained within pit housings such that electronic components are well protected. A spiral antenna is integrated into a specially configured integrated antenna cover which fits into the top cover of a pit housing. The antenna cover and/or upper lip area of the upper lip of the main housing may comprise a distal barrier and a medial barrier used to exclude water and contaminates. Disclosed transmission systems offer high output and low power consumption and vitiate the need for meter readers to physically access a water meter or other meters.

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MUELLER INTERNATIONAL LLC1200 ABERNATHY ROAD SUITE 1200 ATLANTA GA 30328

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kenig, Yoram Horsham, US 5 13

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