Patents by Inventor Richard McFarland

Richard McFarland 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).

  • Publication number: 20070119225
    Abstract: An apparatus for calibration and testing of pressure switches which are typically used in residential and commercial HVAC systems. The apparatus can be used to test, set or adjust a pressure switch to the manufacturer's specifications. The apparatus includes an exterior housing with an on/off switch, two vacuum nozzles, and a bypass control valve mounted thereon, with the inside of the housing including an air compressor in communication with the nozzles and the bypass control valve. The air compressor typically operates from a battery power supply located within the housing. A pressure measuring device, such as a differential pressure gage, and a conductivity indicator are typically used in conjunction with the device to calibrate adjustable pressure switches and to test and diagnose faulty pressure switches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Richard McFarland, Gene Warren
  • Publication number: 20060174686
    Abstract: An apparatus for calibration and testing of pressure switches which are typically used in residential and commercial HVAC systems. The apparatus can be used to test, set or adjust a pressure switch to the manufacturer's specifications. The apparatus includes an exterior housing with an on/off switch, a vacuum nozzle, a pressure nozzle, and a bypass control valve mounted thereon, with the inside of the housing including an air compressor in communication with the nozzles and the bypass control valve. The air compressor typically operates from a battery power supply located within the housing. A pressure measuring device, such as a differential pressure gage, and a conductivity meter are typically used in conjunction with the device to calibrate adjustable pressure switches and to test and diagnose faulty pressure switches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Richard McFarland, Gene Warren