Patents by Inventor Ralph G. W. Parsons

Ralph G. W. Parsons 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).

  • Gauge for measuring bending of structures
    Patent number: 5065631
    Abstract: A gauge for measuring bending of structures comprises a bending bar which may be attached to the structure so that it bends in response to bending of the structure and having means for measuring bending of the bar whereby measurement of bending of the bar enables bending of the structure to be determined. Preferably, the bar is hollow with strain gauges on its inner surface and is attached so that at least part of it may move longitudinally along its axis with respect to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Assignee: The British Petroleum Company, p.l.c.
    Inventors: William G. Ashpitel, Ralph G. W. Parsons