Device and methods of measuring pressure
US8333568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2030/326
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to method and devices for measuring the pressure of a pump chamber in which no internal opening or connections are needed. One embodiment of the present invention is directed to an apparatus for pumping fluid. The apparatus comprises at least one housing having a transducer surface. The transducer surface has a thickness exhibiting measurable deformation upon the chamber holding a fluid under pressure such that the transducer surface has a first position at which the chamber is at one pressure and a second position at which the chamber is at a second pressure. A strain sensor is affixed to the transducer surface producing; at least one signal upon the transducer surface assuming the first position and at least one signal upon the transducer surface assuming the second position to function as an integrated pressure transducer.
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