GB2438235A - A domestic gas mains regulating assembly - Google Patents

A domestic gas mains regulating assembly Download PDF

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GB2438235A
GB2438235A GB0609736A GB0609736A GB2438235A GB 2438235 A GB2438235 A GB 2438235A GB 0609736 A GB0609736 A GB 0609736A GB 0609736 A GB0609736 A GB 0609736A GB 2438235 A GB2438235 A GB 2438235A
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Sean J Linden
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Linden Shield Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/02—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by keys or other credit registering devices
    • G07F7/025—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by keys or other credit registering devices by means, e.g. cards, providing billing information at the time of purchase, e.g. identification of seller or purchaser, quantity of goods delivered or to be delivered
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q20/00—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
    • G06Q20/30—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks
    • G06Q20/34—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
    • G06Q20/342—Cards defining paid or billed services or quantities
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F15/00—Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas or electricity
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F15/00—Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas or electricity
    • G07F15/001—Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas or electricity for gas
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F15/00—Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas or electricity
    • G07F15/04—Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas or electricity in which the quantity mechanism is set forward automatically by the insertion of a coin

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Abstract

A domestic gas mains regulating assembly 10 comprises a valve assembly 12 arranged to regulate the flow of gas through the mains, and a card reader assembly 14 arranged to receive and read a pre-payment card 16 which contains data pertaining to the amount of gas permitted. The domestic gas mains regulating assembly 10 also comprises a wireless signal communication means 18 arranged between the card reader assembly 14 and the valve assembly 12.

Description

<p>1 2438235</p>
<p>VALVE ASSEMBLY</p>
<p>The invention relates to a fluid regulating assembly, in particular, but not exclusively a domestic gas mains regulating assembly.</p>
<p>A domestic gas mains regulating assembly comprising a valve assembly arranged to regulate the flow of a gas through the mains, and a card reader assembly arranged to receive and read a pre-payment card which contains data pertaining to the amount of gas permitted is known.</p>
<p>An aim of the invention is to provide a domestic gas mains regulating assembly with improved usability.</p>
<p>According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a domestic gas mains 1 5 regulating assembly comprising a valve assembly arranged to regulate the flow of a gas through the mains, and a card reader assembly arranged to receive and read a pre-payrnent card which contains data pertaining to the amount of gas permitted, characterised in that the domestic gas mains regulating assembly also comprises a wireless signal communication means arranged between the card reader assembly and the valve assembly.</p>
<p>By using a domestic gas mains regulating assembly in accordance with the invention, a domestic gas customer can control their gas supply from a more convenient location than at the valve assembly, which is often inconveniently located. Also, the domestic gas mains regulating assembly in accordance with the invention allows portability of the control.</p>
<p>According to a second aspect of the invention there is provided a fluid regulating assembly comprising a valve assembly arranged to regulate the flow of a fluid, and a pre-pay part reader assembly arranged to receive and read a pre-pay part such as a card, characterised in that the fluid regulating assembly also comprises a wireless signal communication means arranged between the card reader assembly and the valve assembly.</p>
<p>A domestic gas mains regulating assembly in accordance with the invention will now he described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawing in which, Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a domestic gas mains regulating assembly.</p>
<p>Referring to Figure 1, a domestic gas mains regulating assembly 10 comprises a valve assembly 12 arranged to regulate the flow of a gas, and a pre-pay part reader assembly 14 arranged to receive and read a prc-pay part such as a card 16.</p>
<p>The domestic gas mains regulating assembly also comprises a wireless signal communication means 18 arranged between the card reader assembly 14 and the valve assembly 12. The wireless signal communication means 18 can comprise a conventional transni itter and receiver pair.</p>
<p>Typically, the pre-pay part reader assembly 14 is arranged to be used exclusively with a single valve assembly 12, within a particular household, in this sense, the pre-pay part reader assembly 14 and the single valve assembly 12 are matching.</p>
<p>In accordance with the invention, the card reader assembly 14 can be placed anywhere within a working signal range of the valve assembly 12.</p>
<p>The working signal range may be capped so as to act as an obstacle to using a card reader assembly to regulate gas from a non matching valve assembly 12. The working signal range may be between I m and 1 00 rn, preferably between 5 rn and 25 m.</p>
<p>In use, the pre-pay card 16 is inserted into the slot in the card reader assembly 14, thereby signalling the card reader assembly the amount of gas permitted (or monetary equivalent).</p>
<p>The domestic gas mains regulating assembly i ü in accordance with the invention is useful for elderly people who might otherwise find it difficult to access a valve assembly.</p>
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Claims (2)

  1. <p>Claims 1. A domestic gas mains regulating assembly comprising a valve
    assembly arranged to regulate the flow of a gas through the mains, and a card reader assembly arranged to receive and read a pre-paent card which contains data pertaining to the amount of gas perniitted, characterised in that the domestic gas mains regulating assembly also comprises a wireless signal communication means arranged between the card reader assembly and the valve assembly.</p>
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  2. 2. A fluid regulating assembly comprising a valve assembly arranged to regulate the flow of a fluid, and a pre-pay part reader assembly arranged to receive and read a pre-pay part such as a card, characterised in that the fluid regulating assembly also comprises a wireless signal communication means arranged between the card reader assembly and the valve assembly.</p>
    <p>3. A fluid regulating assembly substantially as described herein and with reference to the accompanying drawings.</p>
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JP2014164338A (en) * 2013-02-21 2014-09-08 Tokyo Gas Co Ltd Charge settlement meter, communication terminal, control program thereof, control method thereof, and charge settlement meter system
CN105626952A (en) * 2016-02-22 2016-06-01 吴江港华燃气有限公司 Method for switching on and off valve of gas meter
CN110175841A (en) * 2019-05-21 2019-08-27 王桂荣 The elderly's special electronic payment mechanism

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JPH1194360A (en) * 1997-09-25 1999-04-09 Paloma Ind Ltd Hot water supply unit
GB2358508A (en) * 1999-04-26 2001-07-25 02 Live Ltd Oxygen dispenser
GB2362491A (en) * 2000-04-03 2001-11-21 Siemens Metering Ltd Metering arrangements with supplier information
JP2002174399A (en) * 2000-12-06 2002-06-21 Seibu Gas Co Ltd Gas station system for compressed natural gas automobile
CN1376898A (en) * 2002-04-22 2002-10-30 *** Intelligent automatic charge device for gas consumption
GB2411038A (en) * 2002-11-25 2005-08-17 Iskraemeco Ecl Ltd Radio controlled prepayed metering system
GB2414103A (en) * 2004-05-12 2005-11-16 Siemens Energy Services Ltd Utility meter

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH1194360A (en) * 1997-09-25 1999-04-09 Paloma Ind Ltd Hot water supply unit
GB2358508A (en) * 1999-04-26 2001-07-25 02 Live Ltd Oxygen dispenser
GB2362491A (en) * 2000-04-03 2001-11-21 Siemens Metering Ltd Metering arrangements with supplier information
JP2002174399A (en) * 2000-12-06 2002-06-21 Seibu Gas Co Ltd Gas station system for compressed natural gas automobile
CN1376898A (en) * 2002-04-22 2002-10-30 *** Intelligent automatic charge device for gas consumption
GB2411038A (en) * 2002-11-25 2005-08-17 Iskraemeco Ecl Ltd Radio controlled prepayed metering system
GB2414103A (en) * 2004-05-12 2005-11-16 Siemens Energy Services Ltd Utility meter

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2014164338A (en) * 2013-02-21 2014-09-08 Tokyo Gas Co Ltd Charge settlement meter, communication terminal, control program thereof, control method thereof, and charge settlement meter system
CN105626952A (en) * 2016-02-22 2016-06-01 吴江港华燃气有限公司 Method for switching on and off valve of gas meter
CN110175841A (en) * 2019-05-21 2019-08-27 王桂荣 The elderly's special electronic payment mechanism

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