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Peter Huber

Peter Huber (born March 13, 1941, in Basel, Switzerland) is a Swiss inventor and engineer known for his contributions to precision pressure measurement technology. He is the inventor of the patent DE2901460B1, which introduced a significant advancement in the field of pressure measurement through an electro-mechanical pressure feedback mechanism.

Invention and Patent

Peter Huber's most notable achievement is the invention described in patent DE2901460B1, titled "Vorrichtung mit einem Druckmessgerät und Eichmitteln zu dessen Eichung und Verfahren zum Betrieb der Vorrichtung" (Pressure Measuring Device with Calibration Means). This invention features an innovative electro-mechanical pressure feedback mechanism utilizing a bellows in combination with a high precision weight scale, which significantly enhances the accuracy and reliability of pressure measurements. The pressure-induced expansion force of the bellows is transmitted onto the electro-mechanical feedback loop of the high precision weight scale. The electrical force to prevent the extension of the bellows is expressed as pressure. Combining the characteristics of the high precision weight scale and the bellows allows for facilitated calibration by using a calibration weight.

The patented technology has become a standard in various national metrology institutes worldwide, influencing calibration practices and the development of ultra-precise pressure measurement devices. Huber's invention is notable for its application in high-precision environments, where accurate pressure calibration is critical.

Career

Peter Huber began his professional career at Revue Thommen in Waldenburg, a company known for producing luxury wristwatches and aircraft instruments. He worked in the flight instruments division, focusing on the development and marketing of portable altimeters. In 2010, Revue Thommen decided to concentrate on its core business of aircraft and avionics, leading to the closure of its industrial metrology division. Huber Instrumente AG, founded by Peter Huber in 1978, acquired the division's production, calibration, and repair services.

Huber Instrumente AG

Founded in 1978, Huber Instrumente AG specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-precision pressure measurement devices. The company has been ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accredited since 1988, operating as Switzerland's first private, non-governmental calibration laboratory for the physical dimension of pressure. The company continues to supply precision measurement devices globally.

References Internal Links https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revue_Thommen

External Links https://patents.google.com/patent/DE2901460B1/en?oq=DE2901460B1 https://www.freepatentsonline.com/DE2901460B1.html Huber Instrumente AG: https://www.huber-instrumente.ch