Lewis H. Nash

Lewis H. Nash
Bornc. 1852
DiedNovember 17, 1923(1923-11-17) (aged 70–71)
Alma materStevens Institute of Technology, Master of Engineering in Mechanical engineering
OccupationMechanical engineer
Engineering career
DisciplineMechanical
Significant designLiquid ring vacuum pump
AwardsDoctor of Engineering (h.c.)
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
In office
1923–1925
Serving with Frank Gregory
Preceded byHarvey Kent, Samuel Watkins
Succeeded byFreeman 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.