Patents by Inventor Donald M. Raymond
Donald M. Raymond has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240167905Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrocarbon leak detection cable that locates hydrocarbon leaks in oil pipelines, gas pipelines, oil and gas tanks, and other devices that store and transport hydrocarbons. Resistive sensor wires are used so that the location of the leak can be detected with a high degree of accuracy in an inexpensive and convenient matter. In addition, hydrocarbon leaks can be detected over long distances, which reduces the cost and provides reliability for detecting hydrocarbon leaks in hydrocarbon pipelines.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2022Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, James Schneider
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Publication number: 20240167906Abstract: Disclosed is a aqueous solution leak detection cable that locates aqueous solution leaks in pipelines, tanks, and other devices that store and transport aqueous solutions. Resistive sensor wires are used so that the location of the leak can be detected with a high degree of accuracy in an inexpensive and convenient matter. In addition, aqueous solution leaks can be detected over long distances, which reduces the cost and provides reliability for detecting aqueous solution leaks in aqueous solution pipelines.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, LLCInventors: Donald M. Raymond, James Schneider
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Publication number: 20240003772Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of hydrocarbon leak detection cables that utilize time domain reflectometry to indicate the location of changes in impedance in a hydrocarbon leak detection cable. In addition, an embodiment of a hydrocarbon leak detection optical fiber is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Patent number: 11788917Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of hydrocarbon leak detection cables that utilize time domain reflectometry to indicate the location of changes in impedance in a hydrocarbon leak detection cable. In addition, an embodiment of a hydrocarbon leak detection optical fiber is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Patent number: 11742645Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a round floor grommet and a rectangular floor grommet. These floor grommets can be constructed in any desired shape other than round or rectangular. Frame portions that hold foam pieces are joined together to form a primary slit in the floor grommet. Cross slits can also be formed in the foam material. The foam is a semi-closed cell foam that is constructed from PVC and nitrile butadiene rubber which has superior sealing effects since the foam can conform around objects passing through the slits in the floor grommet and seal any flow of air through the slits.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2023Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider
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Publication number: 20230208125Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a round floor grommet and a rectangular floor grommet. These floor grommets can be constructed in any desired shape other than round or rectangular. Frame portions that hold foam pieces are joined together to form a primary slit in the floor grommet. Cross slits can also be formed in the foam material. The foam is a semi-closed cell foam that is constructed from PVC and nitrile butadiene rubber which has superior sealing effects since the foam can conform around objects passing through the slits in the floor grommet and seal any flow of air through the slits.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider
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Patent number: 11682888Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor floor tile that utilizes a RF frequency transmissive disk that transmits sensor data from sensors located in a plenum of a raised floor system. An antenna is located adjacent to the disk so that sensor signals can be transmitted from the sensor located in the plenum under the floor tile to a wireless receiver located in an elevated location in a data center room, a computer room, a clean room, an office space, etc. A network connection can also be provided by the antenna when the antenna is connected to a router in the plenum.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Patent number: 11626716Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a round floor grommet and a rectangular floor grommet. These floor grommets can be constructed in any desired shape other than round or rectangular. Frame portions that hold foam pieces are joined together to form a primary slit in the floor grommet. Cross slits can also be formed in the foam material. The foam is a semi-closed cell foam that is constructed from PVC and nitrile butadiene rubber which has superior sealing effects since the foam can conform around objects passing through the slits in the floor grommet and seal any flow of air through the slits.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider
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Publication number: 20210356349Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of hydrocarbon leak detection cables that utilize time domain reflectometry to indicate the location of changes in impedance in a hydrocarbon leak detection cable. In addition, an embodiment of a hydrocarbon leak detection optical fiber is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Publication number: 20210242673Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor floor tile that utilizes a RF frequency transmissive disk that transmits sensor data from sensors located in a plenum of a raised floor system. An antenna is located adjacent to the disk so that sensor signals can be transmitted from the sensor located in the plenum under the floor tile to a wireless receiver located in an elevated location in a data center room, a computer room, a clean room, an office space, etc. A network connection can also be provided by the antenna when the antenna is connected to a router in the plenum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Patent number: 11063415Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor floor tile that utilizes a RF frequency transmissive disk that transmits sensor data from sensors located in a plenum of a raised floor system. An antenna is located adjacent to the disk so that sensor signals can be transmitted from the sensor located in the plenum under the floor tile to a wireless receiver located in an elevated location in a data center room, a computer room, a clean room, an office space, etc. A network connection can also be provided by the antenna when the antenna is connected to a router in the plenum.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Publication number: 20210194229Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a round floor grommet and a rectangular floor grommet. These floor grommets can be constructed in any desired shape other than round or rectangular. Frame portions that hold foam pieces are joined together to form a primary slit in the floor grommet. Cross slits can also be formed in the foam material. The foam is a semi-closed cell foam that is constructed from PVC and nitrile butadiene rubber which has superior sealing effects since the foam can conform around objects passing through the slits in the floor grommet and seal any flow of air through the slits.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider
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Publication number: 20200403392Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor floor tile that utilizes a RF frequency transmissive disk that transmits sensor data from sensors located in a plenum of a raised floor system. An antenna is located adjacent to the disk so that sensor signals can be transmitted from the sensor located in the plenum under the floor tile to a wireless receiver located in an elevated location in a data center room, a computer room, a clean room, an office space, etc. A network connection can also be provided by the antenna when the antenna is connected to a router in the plenum.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Patent number: 9755389Abstract: Disclosed is a leak detection cable that has an outer jacket layer and a four wire construction in a flat wire configuration that is twisted in a helix. Detection cables are disposed on the exterior surface adjacent openings of the jacket to allow for detection of aqueous fluids. The wire is twisted in a helix to allow adjacent detector wires to easily detect aqueous fluids. Disparate materials are used for the jacket and the coatings of the wires, to allow the jacket to be easily removed from the wires without affecting the integrity of the coatings of the wires. The four flat wire configuration is sized and spaced for easy connection to an insulation displacement connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Patent number: 9420042Abstract: Disclosed is a facilities management system that utilizes embedded maps in nested facilities management devices. The facilities management devices are connected to a network and are linked in map images that indicate the location of the facilities management devices, as well as the locations of sensors. In addition, the links indicate the existence of an alarm condition, so that users can drill down on the links to locate a sensor that has created the alarm condition. The facilities management system utilizes various management systems and various protocols to provide a wide range of options for facilities managers.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Rick Stelzer
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Publication number: 20150271642Abstract: A method and system for a scheduled communication system and location of sensor method and system. A plurality of sensors are enabled to communicate to a central hub or communications center. Each of the sensors may be given a defined time slot in which to communicate. A routing table may be used to define the time slots for each of the sensors. Each of the sensors will be able to connect to a base station. The base station is enabled to update each of the wireless sensors. The update will be accomplished via a wireless network. A portable device, such as a smart phone or similar specialized device, is utilized to hone in on the location of each particular sensor. The device is used to locate particular sensors. Sensor placement may be provided through indicators of signal quality and estimated battery life dependent on location of the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jon Cox
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Publication number: 20140266792Abstract: Disclosed is a monitoring system that is capable of monitoring data from sensors using both wired and wireless communication links. A wide variety of sensors can be utilized with various monitoring systems through the use of an interface device that translates the communication protocol of the sensors to the communication protocol of the monitoring device. In this fashion, the sensors can be mass produced at lower prices to reduce the overall cost of the sensors, as well as providing a wide variety of sensors. Interface devices can also be mass produced, which also lowers the overall cost of the sensing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Publication number: 20140130350Abstract: Disclosed is a leak detection cable that has an outer jacket layer and a four wire construction in a flat wire configuration that is twisted in a helix. Detection cables are disposed on the exterior surface adjacent openings of the jacket to allow for detection of aqueous fluids. The wire is twisted in a helix to allow adjacent detector wires to easily detect aqueous fluids. Disparate materials are used for the jacket and the coatings of the wires, to allow the jacket to be easily removed from the wires without affecting the integrity of the coatings of the wires. The four flat wire configuration is sized and spaced for easy connection to an insulation displacement connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Patent number: D946380Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider
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Patent number: D946381Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider