Alexander Ignatian

US Patent:

8161791, Apr 24, 2012

Filed:

May 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/774848

Inventors:

Alexander Ignatian - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Flow Management Devices, LLC - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

G01P 21/00

US Classification:

73 119

Abstract:

A prover includes a piston supporting rod extending longitudinally through a cylinder, which cylinder receives and discharges a fluid to measure the volume and flow rate of the fluid by translation of the piston from the fluid receiving end to the fluid discharging end. Motive means includes at least one element for drawing the rod and piston toward the fluid receiving end of the cylinder. Travel of the piston in the direction from the fluid receiving end to the fluid discharging end of the cylinder is sensed at discrete locations to provide an indication of the quantity of fluid therebetween and the related flow rate. Each of a plurality of switches, linear encoder or laser detector provides position sensing signals reflective of the volume and rate of fluid flowing in the cylinder. These signals, representative of this volume and flow rate, are compared with preset parameters to determine the degree of equivalence. Thereby, self testing and validation occurs.

US Patent:

8196446, Jun 12, 2012

Filed:

Jan 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/652813

Inventors:

Alexander Ignatian - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Flow Management Devices, LLC - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

G01F 25/00

US Classification:

73 119

Abstract:

A prover mounted upon a supporting lower framework includes a piston supporting rod extending longitudinally through a cylinder, which cylinder receives and discharges a fluid to measure the flow rate of the fluid by translation of the piston from the fluid receiving end to the fluid discharging end. Motive means supported on a frame mounted on the lower framework draws the rod toward the fluid receiving end of the cylinder. Upon such movement of the rod, a poppet valve formed as part of the piston opens to permit fluid flow through the piston. A clutch serving as part of the motive means permits travel of the piston from the fluid receiving end to the fluid discharging end of the cylinder and serve the flow rate measuring function of the prover. An upper framework is attached to the lower framework through a plurality of stanchions. Various I-beams formed as part of the upper framework enhance rigidity to the combination of lower framework and upper framework.

US Patent:

8578752, Nov 12, 2013

Filed:

May 10, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/468499

Inventors:

Alexander Ignatian - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Flow Management Devices, LLC - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

G01F 25/00

US Classification:

73 119

Abstract:

A prover mounted upon a supporting lower framework includes a piston supporting rod extending longitudinally through a cylinder, which cylinder receives and discharges a fluid to measure the flow rate of the fluid by translation of the piston from the fluid receiving end to the fluid discharging end. Motive means supported on a frame mounted on the prover draws the rod toward the fluid receiving end of the cylinder. An upper framework is attached to the lower framework through a plurality of stanchions. Various I-beams formed as part of the upper framework enhance rigidity to the combination of lower framework and upper framework. The combination of lower framework and upper framework provides support for the prover in a horizontal or a vertical orientation without affecting the operation, repair or maintenance of the prover.

US Patent:

8205479, Jun 26, 2012

Filed:

Jan 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/652820

Inventors:

Alexander Ignatian - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Flow Management Devices, LLC - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

G01F 25/00

US Classification:

73 119

Abstract:

A method for mounting a prover and its attached motive means either horizontally or vertically as a function of the footprint available on the surface on which the prover is to be mounted. The method includes attaching the prover and its motive means to a lower framework. Attaching a plurality of stanchions to the lower framework. Mounting an upper framework on the stanchions. Adding a plurality of I-beams to the upper framework and to the stanchions to render the mounting for the prover rigid, whether the prover is mounted horizontally or vertically.

US Patent:

20090178461, Jul 16, 2009

Filed:

Jan 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/972530

Inventors:

Alexander Ignatian - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

G01F 25/00

US Classification:

73 119

Abstract:

A prover includes a piston supporting rod extending longitudinally through a cylinder, which cylinder receives and discharges a fluid to measure the flow rate of the fluid by translation of the piston from the fluid receiving end to the fluid discharging end. Motive means includes at least one reel mounted belt for drawing the rod toward the fluid receiving end of the cylinder. Upon such movement of the rod, a poppet valve formed as part of the piston opens to permit fluid flow through the piston. A clutch serving as part of the motive means permits travel of the piston from the fluid receiving end to the fluid discharging end of the cylinder and serve the flow rate measuring function of the prover. Apparatus is also provided to permit opening of the poppet valve for maintenance and/or repair purposes. A framework permits support of the prover in a horizontal or a vertical orientation without affecting the operation, repair or maintenance of the prover.

US Patent:

20120216595, Aug 30, 2012

Filed:

May 10, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/468419

Inventors:

Alexander Ignatian - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

FLOW MANAGEMENT DEVICES, LLC - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

G01F 25/00

US Classification:

73 119, 73 116

Abstract:

A prover mounted upon a supporting lower framework includes a piston supporting rod extending longitudinally through a cylinder. Motive means supported on a frame mounted on the prover draws the rod toward the fluid receiving end of the cylinder. An upper framework is attached to the lower framework through a plurality of stanchions. Various I-beams formed as part of the upper framework enhance rigidity to the combination of lower framework and upper framework. The combination of lower framework and upper framework provides support for the prover in a horizontal or a vertical orientation without affecting the operation, repair or maintenance of the prover.

US Patent:

20140318238, Oct 30, 2014

Filed:

Apr 30, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/874129

Inventors:

Alexander Ignatian - Phoenix AZ, US
Gary Cohrs - Sun Lakes AZ, US

Assignee:

FLOW MANAGEMENT DEVICES, LLC - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

G01F 23/60

US Classification:

73308

Abstract:

A leak sensor for sensing fluid flow through the bearings and seals about a shaft extending from a prover. Any leakage of fluid through the bearings and seals will migrate into the annular cavity within a housing and surrounding the shaft. A conduit or passageway in fluid communication with the annular cavity conveys the leaking fluid into a collection chamber. A float within the collection chamber will trigger an electrical or mechanical signal when the float rises a preset distance. If electrical, the signal is transmitted to an alarm unit to trigger a warning indicative of the amount of fluid in the collection chamber.