Patents by Inventor Ester L. Owens

Ester L. Owens 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: 4520655
    Abstract: A fluid test apparatus for high pressure valves consists of a massive rigid supporting frame having a supporting table portion with an opening for application of fluid pressure to a valve being tested and an end sealing arrangement for sealing one opening to such valve. A pair of fluid operated cylinders are positioned on opposite sides of the supporting table and have extended pistons operable to be retracted upon application of fluid pressure to the cylinders. A clamping bar extends between the ends of the pistons and supports an end closure and seal for closing another opening to the valve being tested. A control system is associated with the apparatus to control the application of fluid pressure to the cylinders to retract the pistons to clamp and seal a valve being tested, and to control the application of fluid pressure to such valve in either open or closed position to test both the valve and the valve body for leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Assignee: Gordon E. Eldridge
    Inventor: Ester L. Owens