Abstract: A density meter for measuring the density of a fluid, having a base plate, wherein a spring element is clamped to the base plate; a torpedo, wherein the torpedo comprises a known weight, and wherein the torpedo is attached or coupled to the spring element; and a sensor, wherein the sensor measures a deflection of the spring element, as the torpedo displaces a volume of fluid.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 9, 2014
Date of Patent:
August 14, 2018
Assignee:
Parasitx, LLC
Inventors:
David D. Wright, James H. Vogeley, Taylor D. McClenny, Peter R. Merrick, Paul A. Robinson
Abstract: A density meter for measuring the density of a fluid, having a base plate, wherein a spring element is clamped to the base plate; a torpedo, wherein the torpedo comprises a known weight, and wherein the torpedo is attached or coupled to the spring element; and a sensor, wherein the sensor measures a deflection of the spring element, as the torpedo displaces a volume of fluid.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 9, 2014
Publication date:
September 1, 2016
Applicant:
Parasitx, LLC
Inventors:
David D. Wright, James H. Vogeley, Taylor D. McClenny, Peter R. Merrick, Paul A. Robinson