Convertible socket for pressure gauge

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:6856952

Bissell, R D

This patent describes a pressure gauge having a case in which is disposed a Bourdon tube and a base socket connected to the Bourdon tube for placing the tube in pressure communication with a fluid pressure source. Base socket has a rearward face and a bottom face with respect to the gauge adjacent openings defined through the case and an internal passage communication with the tube. It includes means for connecting a source of fluid pressure to the socket selectively through one of the case openings to the bottom face or the rearward face.

• Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc., Dallas, TX
• Patent Number(s): US 4896538; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-255124A
• OSTI ID: 6856952
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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440800* - Miscellaneous Instrumentation- (1990-)