Patents by Inventor Dennis H. Cofield

Dennis H. Cofield has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4942758
    Abstract: A computerized leak tester system for rapidly testing a work piece for fluid leaks comprising a continuously regulated pressure supply, a coupler for connecting the pressure supply to a work piece through a valve such that the work piece is both pressurized and tested for leaks through the valve. A differential pressure transducer is connected across the valve for producing a signal in response to a differential pressure detected across the valve. A signal conversion means is provided for receiving the signal from the differential pressure transducer and for converting it into a computer readable signal. A computer is provided for receiving the computer readable signal which represents differential pressure value and for converting the differential pressure valve into a current flow rate value. Circuitry is provided in the computer for comparing the current flow rate to a predetermined flow rate value representing a maximum allowable leak rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Inventor: Dennis H. Cofield