Pressure gauges, pressure vessel assemblies, and methods of displaying pressure within pressure vessel assemblies
US-11835408-B2 · Dec 5, 2023 · US
Gauge with visual calibration confirmation and related method
US8997547B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8997547-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113070363-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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A device for taking pressure readings on a HVAC system includes a first needle connectable in communication with the HVAC system for taking a first pressure reading thereof. The first needle is mounted within a first gauge and configured to self-calibrate. The device further includes a second needle connectable in communication with the HVAC system for taking a second pressure reading thereof that is independent of the first pressure reading. The second needle is mounted within a second gauge and configured to self-calibrate. A first stepper motor actuates the first needle and a second stepper motor actuates the second needle. A microcontroller controls the first and second stepper motors to move the needles to a plurality of respective positions and thereby visually confirm calibration.
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What is claimed is: 1. A device comprising: a first gauge including a first needle mounted thereon and connectable in communication with a HVAC system, the first needle visually displaying a first pressure reading of the HVAC system; a first motor drivingly coupled to the first needle for moving the first needle; and at least one microcontroller electrically coupled to the first motor and configured to move the first needle from a first position to at least one second position…
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- What does patent US8997547B2 cover?
- A device for taking pressure readings on a HVAC system includes a first needle connectable in communication with the HVAC system for taking a first pressure reading thereof. The first needle is mounted within a first gauge and configured to self-calibrate. The device further includes a second needle connectable in communication with the HVAC system for taking a second pressure reading thereof t…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Alfano Bryan, Irwin Ind Tool Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01L7/043. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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