Ramon A Cardona

US Patent:

20220236137, Jul 28, 2022

Filed:

Apr 12, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/719075

Inventors:

- Philadelphia PA, US
Aaron Baker - Stevens WA, US
Ramon Cardona - Tempe AZ, US
Braden Barranco - Newport WA, US

Assignee:

VBC Tracy LLC - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

G01M 3/28
G01F 23/56

Abstract:

Semi-automated testing devices for a plumbing stack are disclosed. A semi-automated testing device in accordance with the present disclosure may comprise a transfer pump configured to automatically fill the plumbing stack; at least one automated gripping element configured to grip a supplemental pipe coupled to a pipe of the plumbing stack via a connection; at least one automated sealing element configured to seal the connection; and at least one sensor configured to measure a water level of the supplemental piping. A method of testing the plumbing stack with the semi-automated testing device is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20200400529, Dec 24, 2020

Filed:

Jun 24, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/910883

Inventors:

- Menlo Park CA, US
Aaron Baker - Stevens WA, US
Ramon Cardona - Tempe AZ, US
Braden Barranco - Newport WA, US

Assignee:

Katerra Inc. - Menlo Park CA

International Classification:

G01M 3/28
G01F 23/56

Abstract:

Semi-automated testing devices for a plumbing stack are disclosed. A semi-automated testing device in accordance with the present disclosure may comprise a transfer pump configured to automatically fill the plumbing stack; at least one automated gripping element configured to grip a supplemental pipe coupled to a pipe of the plumbing stack via a connection; at least one automated sealing element configured to seal the connection; and at least one sensor configured to measure a water level of the supplemental piping. A method of testing the plumbing stack with the semi-automated testing device is also disclosed.