Patents by Inventor William E. Petrich

William E. Petrich 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: 6675658
    Abstract: A manifold includes a body having generally planar inlet surface. The inlet surface includes a first inlet and a second inlet adapted for coupling to a pressurized process fluid. An outlet surface on the manifold is adapted for coupling to a co-planar transmitter and is at angle relative to the inlet surface. The manifold includes an equalizing valve surface opposite the outlet surface, and a perimeter therebetween. The outlet surface includes first and second outlets in fluid communication with the first and second inlets, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Petrich, David A. Broden, Paul C. Sundet
  • Patent number: 6568278
    Abstract: An in-line pressure transmitter for sensing an absolute or gage process pressure of a process fluid includes an in-line process coupling. The coupling has a mounting member which includes a substantially flat mounting face and a bore generally aligned with an isolation diaphragm assembly. The member is configured to mount to a flat process coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Nelson, Mark C. Fandrey, Paul C. Sundet, William E. Petrich
  • Publication number: 20020178822
    Abstract: An in-line pressure transmitter for sensing an absolute or gage process pressure of a process fluid includes an in-line process coupling. The coupling has a mounting member which includes a substantially flat mounting face and a bore generally aligned with an isolation diaphragm assembly. The member is configured to mount to a flat process coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Scott D. Nelson, Mark C. Fandrey, Paul C. Sundet, William E. Petrich
  • Patent number: 6389904
    Abstract: A manifold includes a body having generally planar inlet surface. The inlet surface includes a first inlet and a second inlet adapted for coupling to a pressurized process fluid. An outlet surface on the manifold is adapted for coupling to a co-planar transmitter and is at angle relative to the inlet surface. The manifold includes an equalizing valve surface opposite the outlet surface, and a perimeter therebetween. The outlet surface includes first and second outlets in fluid communication with the first and second inlets, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Petrich, David A. Broden, Paul C. Sundet, Scott D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20020023502
    Abstract: A manifold includes a body having generally planar inlet surface. The inlet surface includes a first inlet and a second inlet adapted for coupling to a pressurized process fluid. An outlet surface on the manifold is adapted for coupling to a co-planar transmitter and is at angle relative to the inlet surface. The manifold includes an equalizing valve surface opposite the outlet surface, and a perimeter therebetween. The outlet surface includes first and second outlets in fluid communication with the first and second inlets, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: William E. Petrich, David A. Broden, Paul C. Sundet
  • Patent number: 6009758
    Abstract: A manifold includes a body having generally planar inlet surface. The inlet surface includes a first inlet and a second inlet adapted for coupling to a pressurized process fluid. An outlet surface on the manifold is adapted for coupling to a co-planar transmitter and is at angle relative to the inlet surface. The manifold includes an equalizing valve surface opposite the outlet surface, and a perimeter therebetween. The outlet surface includes first and second outlets in fluid communication with the first and second inlets, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Rosemunt Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Petrich, David A. Broden, Paul C. Sundet, Scott D. Nelson
  • Patent number: 5760310
    Abstract: A pressure transmitter has a pressure sensor coupled to an isolator diaphragm by a fill fluid such as oil. According to the invention, means are provided for measuring the position of the isolator diaphragm and comparing the measured position with an expected position to give an indication of fill fluid leakage. Non-contact arrangements such as capacitive and ultrasonic techniques are disclosed for measuring isolator diaphragm position, as well as contacting arrangements such as switches. The fill fluid loss arrangement can be incorporated into a two-wire transmitter, which transmitter can be made to send a warning signal to a control unit when fill fluid loss is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley E. Rud, Jr., William E. Petrich, Bennett L. Louwagie, Terrance F. Krouth
  • Patent number: 5248167
    Abstract: An assembly for aligning and supporting an adapter flange for connecting fluid pressures to a pressure sensor body in place on the body and to keep the flange in an unsealed condition to prevent pressurizing the body and flange until installation of permanent fasteners. The support fasteners keep the flange oriented in its normal usable position, but the fasteners retain the flange spaced from the body sufficiently so that the flange will not seal. This will prevent accidentally pressurizing the flange and pressure sensor body until permanent fasteners have been installed. The pressure sensor body is provided with threaded openings for receiving permanent fasteners and the body and flange are shipped with at least one extra set of permanent fasteners different in length from the fasteners used on the flange to permit adding adapters for a process correction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Petrich, Charles A. Glaser
  • Patent number: 5028746
    Abstract: A cable protector comprises a cylindrical reel sleeve having an opening in the side wall, and one open end. A cable that is loosely, helically wound around a central axis to form a coil is inserted into the sleeve with one connector of the cable extending out through the bottom, and the other connector of the cable either retained in the interior of the sleeve or passing out through the opening of the side wall for connection to a second circuit board. The reel sleeve protects the helically wound cable from external damage, and the connector from the center can be coupled to a circuit board in a first transmitter housing, and retained in the protector to prevent damage to the cable during assembly of the housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Petrich