Patents by Inventor Raymond L. Smith

Raymond L. Smith 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).

  • Patent number: 10708151
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include an adaptive notification and ticketing system for a telecommunications network. The system includes a computing device and a plurality of network devices associated with the telecommunications network. Data is generated about a plurality of past network events associated with the plurality of network devices. The computing device is utilized to generate a model from the data. The model may be used to interpret new network events and generate an output indicative of a service impact event. The new network events are applied to the model using the computing device to generate the output indicative of a service impact event. The computing device generates a responsive action from the output indicative of a service impact event. The service impact event is a network event that disrupts a network service associated with the telecommunications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Allen E. Dixon, Sharna Aeckerle, Paul Farnsworth, Rene Grippo, Eric D. Gundersen, Sanjiv Kumar, Rick D. Lind, Matthew R. Moore, Luke P. Philips, Rajiv K. Singh, Raymond L. Smith, David L. Stozki
  • Publication number: 20170118092
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include an adaptive notification and ticketing system for a telecommunications network. The system includes a computing device and a plurality of network devices associated with the telecommunications network. Data is generated about a plurality of past network events associated with the plurality of network devices. The computing device is utilized to generate a model from the data. The model may be used to interpret new network events and generate an output indicative of a service impact event. The new network events are applied to the model using the computing device to generate the output indicative of a service impact event. The computing device generates a responsive action from the output indicative of a service impact event. The service impact event is a network event that disrupts a network service associated with the telecommunications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Allen E. Dixon, Sharna Aeckerle, Paul Farnsworth, Rene Grippo, Eric D. Gundersen, Sanjiv Kumar, Rick D. Lind, Matthew R. Moore, Luke P. Philips, Rajiv K. Singh, Raymond L. Smith, David L. Stozki
  • Patent number: 8800997
    Abstract: A stepped collet includes a first section of generally hollow cylindrical shape having a first outer diameter and an inner diameter, a wall extending radially inwardly from an outboard end of the first section, and a second section of generally split cylindrical shape cantilevered from the wall and having a second outer diameter smaller than the first outer diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Hydra-Lock Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond L. Smith, John V. Bartolone, Dan J. O'Lear
  • Publication number: 20080036341
    Abstract: A ceiling storage mounting systems allows for unused ceiling space to be accessed and used for removably attaching storage containers. The system provides the storage of containers to be mounted entirely below the bottom surfaces of standard ceiling joists, whether exposed or finished with a hung ceiling. The mounting system includes a two part system of a mount and a storage container. The mount is anchored to the ceiling and the container is then attached to the mount by means of a plurality of gaps and protrusions. The gaps and protrusions are located between the mount and the storage container to mate and interlockingly engage the container to the mount. The storage container is mounted to the ceiling by aligning the gaps and protrusions, and sliding the gaps and protrusions relative to one another, thereby interlocking the gaps and protrusions. The container is then removably attached the ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: John NILSEN, Raymond L. SMITH
  • Patent number: 5064174
    Abstract: A process and arrangement are provided for the efficient generation of energy from coal, while at the same time providing for a relatively inexpensive step in processing of iron or steel, and the extraction of valuable materials such as oils from coal. An advantage to the process is that relatively low quality coals can be utilized, since the coal is pretreated before any burning operation. Generally, the process involves three interacting stages. In the First Stage, a coal liquefaction/pyrolysis procedure is utilized to drive off volatiles, and form a very low volatile char. The volatiles can be collected and utilized as a valuable oil product, such as for diesel fuel or the like. The char material is preferably pelletized and utilized as a reductant, in a Second Stage of iron reduction and melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: Northern States Power Company
    Inventors: John M. Lehto, Raymond L. Smith
  • Patent number: 4586087
    Abstract: An improved mounting system is disclosed for a cathode ray tube. Base bracket members are supported between the tube faceplate and the tension band of the tube. The base bracket member includes an upstanding portion extending at an angle from a foot portion and includes a tee shaped structure spaced from the foot portion. The tee shaped structure is positioned through an opening in the mounting bracket member. With the mounting bracket member positioned to thus receive the tee shaped structure of the base bracket member through the opening, the mounting bracket member may be rotated relative to the base bracket member to the mounting position. In this position, one surface of the tee shaped structure is supported against a base bearing surface of the opening in the mounting bracket member, with the tee shaped structure engaging the upper surface of the base bearing arm portion of the mounting bracket member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John M. Parsons, Raymond L. Smith, James A. Wynn, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4035928
    Abstract: The invention comprises an inverted frusto-conical shaped perforated floor which is mounted in a conventional grain drying bin in a raised position relative to the base floor thereof. The perforated floor has a plurality of grain discharge openings formed therein, each of which are selectively closed by a trough-like valve. The valves have varying lengths to obtain better grain distribution on the base floor. The valves are controlled by a manually operated means. A tube tensioner is provided on the bottom surface of the perforated floor to stiffen and strengthen the perforated floor. A series of bands are mounted above the perforated floor to maintain the level of the grain being dried substantially parallel to the upper surface of the perforated floor for evenness of drying. The grain is dumped on the perforated floor and the dried air is passed upwardly through the perforated floor to dry the grain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Inventors: Vernon H. Sietmann, Raymond L. Smith, Larry S. Keese
  • Patent number: 3943636
    Abstract: A hydraulic torque convertor is disclosed which is particularly well-adapted for use with an apparatus for drying grain. The apparatus for drying grain comprises a conical shaped perforated floor which is mounted in a conventional grain drying bin in a raised position relative to the base floor thereof. The perforated floor has a plurality of grain discharge openings formed adjacent the outer ends thereof, each of which are selectively closed by a trap door valve means. An electric motor is operatively connected to the hydraulic torque convertor which is operatively connected to the valve means for moving the valve means between open and closed positions responsive to the temperature of the grain positioned on the floor. The hydraulic torque convertor comprises a disc shaped rotor which is connected to the output shaft of the electric motor. A housing rotatably embraces the end of the output shaft and the rotor and is operatively connected to a horizontally disposed shaft extending therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Inventors: Vernon H. Sietmann, Larry S. Keese, Raymond L. Smith
  • Patent number: D302628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Inventor: Raymond L. Smith
  • Patent number: D653177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Raymond L. Smith
  • Patent number: D667350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Raymond L. Smith