RICHARD R VENABLE
Engineering in Milton, MA
License number
Massachusetts 41592
Issued Date
Sep 12, 2000
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Milton, MA 02186
Professional information
Device And Methods Of Measuring Pressure
US Patent:
8333568, Dec 18, 2012
Filed:
Mar 4, 2005
Appl. No.:
10/598310
Inventors:
Joseph A. Luongo - Walpole MA, US
John Angelosanto - North Attleboro MA, US
Frank Rubino - North Attleboro MA, US
David J. First - Carlisle MA, US
Jean-Pierre Pugnaire - Arlington MA, US
Richard R. Venable - Milton MA, US
John Angelosanto - North Attleboro MA, US
Frank Rubino - North Attleboro MA, US
David J. First - Carlisle MA, US
Jean-Pierre Pugnaire - Arlington MA, US
Richard R. Venable - Milton MA, US
Assignee:
Waters Technologies Corporation - Milford MA
International Classification:
F04B 49/00
US Classification:
417 63, 417437, 92 5 R
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to method and devices for measuring the pressure of a pump chamber in which no internal opening or connections are needed. One embodiment of the present invention is directed to an apparatus for pumping fluid. The apparatus comprises at least one housing having a transducer surface. The transducer surface has a thickness exhibiting measurable deformation upon the chamber holding a fluid under pressure such that the transducer surface has a first position at which the chamber is at one pressure and a second position at which the chamber is at a second pressure. A strain sensor is affixed to the transducer surface producing; at least one signal upon the transducer surface assuming the first position and at least one signal upon the transducer surface assuming the second position to function as an integrated pressure transducer.