WO2014205459A3 - A lightning detection and protection system - Google Patents

A lightning detection and protection system Download PDF

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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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lightning
user
detector
electrical
sms
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Mark Peter WHYTE
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Primary Technology Services Cc
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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
    • 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

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.
PCT/ZA2014/000021 2013-04-30 2014-04-16 A lightning detection and protection system WO2014205459A2 (en)

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ZA2013/03160 2013-04-30

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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

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
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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