WO2014205459A3 - A lightning detection and protection system - Google Patents
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- WO2014205459A3 WO2014205459A3 PCT/ZA2014/000021 ZA2014000021W WO2014205459A3 WO 2014205459 A3 WO2014205459 A3 WO 2014205459A3 ZA 2014000021 W ZA2014000021 W ZA 2014000021W WO 2014205459 A3 WO2014205459 A3 WO 2014205459A3
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01W—METEOROLOGY
- G01W1/00—Meteorology
- G01W1/16—Measuring atmospheric potential differences, e.g. due to electrical charges in clouds
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
- G01R29/00—Arrangements for measuring or indicating electric quantities not covered by groups G01R19/00 - G01R27/00
- G01R29/08—Measuring electromagnetic field characteristics
- G01R29/0807—Measuring electromagnetic field characteristics characterised by the application
- G01R29/0814—Field measurements related to measuring influence on or from apparatus, components or humans, e.g. in ESD, EMI, EMC, EMP testing, measuring radiation leakage; detecting presence of micro- or radiowave emitters; dosimetry; testing shielding; measurements related to lightning
- G01R29/0842—Measurements related to lightning, e.g. measuring electric disturbances, warning systems
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Abstract
A lightning detection and protection system includes a plug for plugging the system into a mains power supply outlet socket and a number of electrical sockets for receiving plugs from electrical appliance. The system also includes a lightning detector to detect a lightning strike and to estimate the distance of the lightning strike from the detector. A communications module, responsive to the lightning detector, communicates with a user that lightning has been detected by sending an SMS or data message to the user's cell phone. Finally, a lightning protection module disconnects at least one electrical socket from the mains power electrical supply either automatically if the lightning gets too close and/or by receiving an SMS / data response from the user.
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ZA2013/03160 | 2013-04-30 | ||
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WO2014205459A2 WO2014205459A2 (en) | 2014-12-24 |
WO2014205459A3 true WO2014205459A3 (en) | 2015-04-16 |
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Citations (8)
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US4276576A (en) * | 1978-12-27 | 1981-06-30 | Lightning Location And Protection, Inc. | Lightning activated relay |
US5291208A (en) * | 1992-04-30 | 1994-03-01 | Rabun Labs, Inc. | Incipient lightning detection and device protection |
US5293115A (en) * | 1991-08-06 | 1994-03-08 | Schlumberger Industries, Inc. | Method and system for sensing removal of a utility meter from its socket |
US6011682A (en) * | 1998-05-29 | 2000-01-04 | Storey; Matthew J. | No-zap low-cost lightning protection |
US6404880B1 (en) * | 1999-12-24 | 2002-06-11 | Alcatel Usa Sourcing, L.P. | Method and apparatus for delivering critical information |
US6674625B1 (en) * | 1999-01-06 | 2004-01-06 | Storm Shelter Corporation | Lightning protection systems |
US20050090915A1 (en) * | 2002-10-22 | 2005-04-28 | Smart Systems Technologies, Inc. | Programmable and expandable building automation and control system |
US20050212526A1 (en) * | 2004-03-23 | 2005-09-29 | Blades Frederick K | Electrical wiring inspection system |
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- 2014-04-16 WO PCT/ZA2014/000021 patent/WO2014205459A2/en active Application Filing
- 2014-04-16 ZA ZA2014/02804A patent/ZA201402804B/en unknown
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US4276576A (en) * | 1978-12-27 | 1981-06-30 | Lightning Location And Protection, Inc. | Lightning activated relay |
US5293115A (en) * | 1991-08-06 | 1994-03-08 | Schlumberger Industries, Inc. | Method and system for sensing removal of a utility meter from its socket |
US5291208A (en) * | 1992-04-30 | 1994-03-01 | Rabun Labs, Inc. | Incipient lightning detection and device protection |
US6011682A (en) * | 1998-05-29 | 2000-01-04 | Storey; Matthew J. | No-zap low-cost lightning protection |
US6674625B1 (en) * | 1999-01-06 | 2004-01-06 | Storm Shelter Corporation | Lightning protection systems |
US6404880B1 (en) * | 1999-12-24 | 2002-06-11 | Alcatel Usa Sourcing, L.P. | Method and apparatus for delivering critical information |
US20050090915A1 (en) * | 2002-10-22 | 2005-04-28 | Smart Systems Technologies, Inc. | Programmable and expandable building automation and control system |
US20050212526A1 (en) * | 2004-03-23 | 2005-09-29 | Blades Frederick K | Electrical wiring inspection system |
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