Patents by Inventor Ray M. Hayes

Ray M. Hayes 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).

  • Power line sag monitor
    Patent number: 6523424
    Abstract: An accelerometer properly positioned in conjunction with an energized electrical conductor produces an output that is dependent on conductor's inclination angle in real time where the inclination angle is then used to calculate the sag of the conductor. A transmitter is used to communicate this information in real time to a central location such that up to optimal or maximum power transmission is feasible through the conductor while maintaining safe clearance from the ground. This allows for close monitoring of thermal expansion resulting from increased load as well as varying environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventors: Ray M. Hayes, Ali Nourai
  • Power line sag monitor
    Patent number: 6205867
    Abstract: An accelerometer properly positioned in conjunction with an energized electrical conductor produces an output that is dependent on conductor's inclination angle in real time where the inclination angle is then used to calculate the sag of the conductor. A transmitter is used to communicate this information in real time to a central location such that up to optimal or maximum power transmission is feasible through the conductor while maintaining safe clearance from the ground. This allows for close monitoring of thermal expansion resulting from increased load as well as varying environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: American Electric Power, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray M. Hayes, Ali Nourai