Russell C Broome

US Patent:

6476595, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Jan 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/490992

Inventors:

Peter W. Heuell - Raleigh NC
Garry M. Loy - Raleigh NC
Russell C. Broome - Garner NC
Lars Anders Lindqvist - Nykoping, SE

Assignee:

ABB Automation Inc. - Wickliffe OH

International Classification:

G01R 1132

US Classification:

324142

Abstract:

An electronic energy meter and its package is described in which the meter package has a reduced number of parts, and the main circuit board assembly has the metering electronics on board, thereby eliminating the need for flying leads and point-to-point wiring within the package. The energy meter includes a first enclosure portion, a circuit board assembly for performing metering functions, a partial terminal block, and a second enclosure portion. The first and second enclosure portions are mateable with each other to form a meter package, in which the circuit board assembly and partial terminal block are at least partially contained within the meter package.

US Patent:

6673994, Jan 6, 2004

Filed:

Mar 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/821369

Inventors:

Russell C. Broome - Garner NC 27529
William E. Mann - Charlotte NC 28204

International Classification:

G10D 1302

US Classification:

844224

Abstract:

Synthetic drumsticks for musical purposes and methods for making them. The present drumsticks are characterized by having a microcellular foamed structure. The preferred method comprises injection molding of thermoplastic materials that are saturated with gasses, particularly in their supercritical phase. The products of the injection molding process are drumsticks formed to final dimensions and ready for use. The foamed materials are preferably made from filled resins. The formation of micron-scale gas cells during the molding process yields formed drumsticks that are similar to woods or better, in feel and durability. The products of the invention further have advantages of durability, recycleability, exact matching of properties (reproducibility of manufacture), improved shock absorption, and âlivelierâ rebound from the drumhead thus preventing forearm fatigue in the user. The present drumsticks also provide a better/sharper âringâ, than wooden drumsticks, when used on cymbals. By adding coloring agents during manufacture the drumsticks can be made in any color and can also be made to glow in the dark.

US Patent:

6940711, Sep 6, 2005

Filed:

Aug 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/229778

Inventors:

Peter W. Heuell - Raleigh NC, US
Garry M. Loy - Raleigh NC, US
Russell C. Broome - Garner NC, US
Lars Anders Lindqvist - Nykoping, SE

Assignee:

Elster Electricity, LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

H02B001/00

US Classification:

361668, 361720, 361748, 361736, 200284

Abstract:

An electronic energy meter and its package is described in which the meter package has a reduced number of parts, and the main circuit board assembly has the metering electronics on board, thereby eliminating the need for flying leads and point-to-point wiring within the package. The energy meter includes a first enclosure portion, a circuit board assembly for performing metering functions, a partial terminal block, and a second enclosure portion. The first and second enclosure portions are mateable with each other to form a meter package, in which the circuit board assembly and partial terminal block are at least partially contained within the meter package.

US Patent:

6982390, Jan 3, 2006

Filed:

Dec 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/724681

Inventors:

Peter W. Heuell - Raleigh NC, US
Garry M. Loy - Raleigh NC, US
Russell C. Broome - Garner NC, US
Lars Anders Lindqvist - Nykoping, SE

Assignee:

Elster Electricity, LLC - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

H01H 21/78

US Classification:

200 11R, 200 11 TC, 200336

Abstract:

An actuator switch for use in an electronic energy meter has a reduced number of parts, and can be used to actuate multiple concealed switches. An actuator switch includes an inner actuator portion having ribs separated by at least one gap, and an outer housing with a locking-tab, where the locking-tab corresponds to at least one gap for interlocking.

US Patent:

61812307, Jan 30, 2001

Filed:

Sep 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/158012

Inventors:

Russell C. Broome - Garner NC
Ronald E. Privette - Youngsville NC
Roger D. Stephenson - Raleigh NC

Assignee:

ABB Power T&D Company Inc. - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

H01F 2730

US Classification:

336198

Abstract:

A coil for use in the voltage section of the electromagnet in electromechanical utility watthour meters comprises a thermoplastic bobbin, a length of wire, and two terminals. The bobbin has an upper flange and a lower flange connected by a central, hollow core. The upper flange supports two terminal mounting boxes in which terminals are inserted. The first and second leads (i. e. , wire ends) are electrically and mechanically isolated from each other in order for the coil to withstand high voltage power surges. The upper flange also supports a step that has a recessed, side profile that guides the path of the wire to the core without introducing sharp bends or turns into the wire. Excess length of the first and second ends of the wire length are secured to tie off posts that are located on the top of the terminal mounting boxes. These posts, along with the excess wire, are removed when the terminals are inserted into the mounting boxes.

US Patent:

59660104, Oct 12, 1999

Filed:

Feb 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/020797

Inventors:

Garry Melvin Loy - Raleigh NC
Rodney C. Hemminger - Raleigh NC
Russell C. Broome - Garner NC
Mark L. Munday - Raleigh NC

Assignee:

ABB Power T&D Company Inc. - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

G01R 1132
H02B 100

US Classification:

324142

Abstract:

An electrical energy meter is provided with snap fit interlocking parts that eliminate the need for screws or fasteners. The current sensor, located within the meter, has a plurality of current conductors and a notched blade attached to each current conductor that functions as an interlocking component to the meter base without the need for additional fasteners. A circuit board used by the meter is attached to a plurality of integral posts projecting from the base and the periphery of the circuit board has a pair of spaced notches for connection to the ends of a radial communications antenna without the requirement for additional hardware.