Tamper-resistant relay modules for communication within a mesh network

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9960833
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15285611

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A method for attaching a relay module to a fire hydrant comprises positioning the relay module adjacent to the fire hydrant, the fire hydrant comprising a hydrant body and a bonnet coupled to the hydrant body by a plurality of fasteners, the bonnet mounted on top of the hydrant body, the relay module comprising a radio housing defining a top surface, a mast connected to the radio housing and extending upwards from the top surface, and a mounting bracket attached to the top surface, the mounting bracket engageable with the hydrant body; and securing the relay module to the fire hydrant such that the mounting bracket and a portion of the top surface is positioned beneath the bonnet.

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MUELLER INTERNATIONAL LLCATLANTA GA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Parish, Edward C North Reading, US 12 145
Splitz, David Edwin Sandwich, US 27 414
Williams, James Ola Marlborough, US 13 140

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