Lewis H. Nash | |
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Born | c. 1852 |
Died | November 17, 1923 | (aged 70–71)
Alma mater | Stevens Institute of Technology, Master of Engineering in Mechanical engineering |
Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Mechanical |
Significant design | Liquid ring vacuum pump |
Awards | Doctor of Engineering (h.c.) |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1923–1925 Serving with Frank Gregory | |
Preceded by | Harvey Kent, Samuel Watkins |
Succeeded by | Freeman Light, Harvey Kent |
Lewis H. Nash (c. 1852 – November 11, 1923) was an American engineer who invented the liquid-ring-vacuum pump, and was the holder of over a hundred United States patents for pumps, engines, and other equipment. He founded the Nash Engineering Company in 1905, and served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives.