ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,404,852, issued on Sept. 2, was assigned to Alex Murashko (Webster, N.Y.).
"Membrane compressor" was invented by Alex Murashko (Webster, N.Y.) and Josh Adams (Tabernacle, N.J.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A ring-shaped diaphragm compressor may be continuous or non-continuous. Bolting is inboard and outboard of the diaphragm (240). The compression chamber (230) may be circular or other arcuate shape. The diaphragm is driven by a reciprocating piston (68) via hydraulic oil. Pistons may be phased. Mid-valves permit simultaneously outputting two or more different pressures during one or several cycles."
The patent was filed on June 30, 20...