Patents by Inventor Ray N. Gaines

Ray N. Gaines 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).

  • Heat gathering and conducting device for thermocouple sensors
    Patent number: 4173498
    Abstract: The device is a metal coil, formed of high conductive material, and designed to fit on the pilot light thermocouple of gas fired appliances. Its purpose is to extend the sensitivity of the thermocouple, thus precluding erroneous gas shut off when air currents drift the pilot flame away from the thermocouple tube. This is accomplished by forming a heat gathering ring completely around the pilot flame and transmitting the heat directly to the thermocouple by conduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1979
    Inventor: Ray N. Gaines