Patents by Inventor Randy D. May

Randy D. May 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).

  • System and method for measuring water vapor in natural gas
    Patent number: 7420172
    Abstract: The amount of water vapor in natural gas at different levels, including at levels below 10 ppmv, is measured by directing a light from a quantum cascade laser at a frequency in the 5.01 to 5.03 micron or the 5.07 to 50.9 micron wavelength range through natural gas containing water vapor. A detector is configured to detect the intensity of light transmitted through the natural gas from the laser; and an analyzer is coupled to the detector for determining the level of water vapor in the natural gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Analytical Specialties, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy D. May
  • System and method for measuring water vapor in natural gas
    Publication number: 20080135760
    Abstract: The amount of water vapor in natural gas at different levels, including at levels below 10 ppmv, is measured by directing a light from a quantum cascade laser at a frequency in the 5.01 to 5.03 micron or the 5.07 to 50.9 micron wavelength range through natural gas containing water vapor. A detector is configured to detect the intensity of light transmitted through the natural gas from the laser; and an analyzer is coupled to the detector for determining the level of water vapor in the natural gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Randy D. May