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).

  • Publication number: 20240003772
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Patent number: 11788917
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Patent number: 11742645
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20230208125
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider
  • Patent number: 11682888
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Patent number: 11626716
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20210356349
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20210242673
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Patent number: 11063415
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20210194229
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20200403392
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Patent number: 9755389
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Patent number: 9420042
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Rick Stelzer
  • Publication number: 20150271642
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jon Cox
  • Publication number: 20140266792
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20140130350
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20140115887
    Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous chemical leak detection cables that provide protection to sensor wires by using a conductive polymer coating that is resistant to corrosion by aqueous chemicals. In addition, non-conductive, liquid pervious layers may surround one or more of the sensor wires to assist in preventing false detection of a aqueous chemical leak as a result of various non-liquid contaminants. The non-conductive, liquid pervious layer may comprise braided, non-hygroscopic, non-conductive fibers, or a continuous, non-conductive pervious coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20140115883
    Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous chemical leak detection cables that provide protection to sensor wires by using a conductive polymer coating that is resistant to corrosion by aqueous chemicals. In addition, non-conductive, liquid pervious layers may surround one or more of the sensor wires to assist in preventing false detection of an aqueous chemical leak as a result of various non-liquid contaminants. The non-conductive, liquid pervious layer may comprise spirally wrapped or braided, non-hygroscopic, non-conductive monofilament fibers, or a continuous, non-conductive pervious coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
  • Patent number: D946380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider
  • Patent number: D946381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Donald M. Raymond, Jeremy D. Swanner, Timothy L. Hirschenhofer, James M. Schneider