Patents by Inventor Mark W. Ridgway

Mark W. Ridgway 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).

  • Leak detecting apparatus
    Patent number: 7841229
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for use in testing the fluid tightness of closed vessels or fluid systems, such as found in the pressurized cooling system of an internal combustion engine and the fluid transmission of an automobile. The apparatus is configured to detect and/or quantify fluid leakage from a fluid system that is under pressure, when in use, such as through imperfections in the housing or sealing structure of the fluid system whereby to warn the provider of such fluid system that a leakage condition exists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventors: Glen A. Ridgway, Mark W. Ridgway
  • Leak detecting apparatus
    Publication number: 20080216560
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for use in testing the fluid tightness of closed vessels or fluid systems, such as found in the pressurized cooling system of an internal combustion engine and the fluid transmission of an automobile. The apparatus is configured to detect and/or quantify fluid leakage from a fluid system that is under pressure, when in use, such as through imperfections in the housing or sealing structure of the fluid system whereby to warn the provider of such fluid system that a leakage condition exists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Mark W. Ridgway, Glen A. Ridgway