Brien Gerard Rau
Engineering at Newman Ave, New Orleans, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0028851
Issued Date
Feb 1, 2000
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
826 Newman Ave, New Orleans, LA 70121
Professional information
Senior Engineer At Laitram
Position:
Senior Engineer at Laitram
Location:
Greater New Orleans Area
Industry:
Machinery
Work:
Laitram
since Sep 2011
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Senior Engineer
Intralox
Oct 2000 - Sep 2011
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Professional Mechanical Engineer
ION Geophysical
- Greater New Orleans Area Jun 1988 - Oct 2000
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Mechanical Engineer
Education:
Tulane University 1984 - 1988
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineer At Intralox
Position:
Mechanical Engineer at Intralox
Location:
Greater New Orleans Area
Industry:
Plastics
Work:
Intralox
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Mechanical Engineer
Underwater Cable Arrangements, Internal Devices For Use In An Underwater Cable, And Methods Of Connecting And Internal Device To A Stress Member Of An Underwater Cable
US Patent:
6292436, Sep 18, 2001
Filed:
Sep 28, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/161271
Inventors:
Brien G. Rau - Jefferson LA
Assignee:
Input/Output, Inc. - Stafford TX
International Classification:
G01V 138
US Classification:
367149
Abstract:
An internal device for use in an underwater cable may comprise a body having an outer periphery, body being mountable inside the cable with the cable surrounding the outer periphery of the body. The body may include a cutaway portion, a slot, or a dovetail joint. An underwater cable arrangement may comprise an underwater cable and an internal device disposed in the cable with the cable surrounding the device. The underwater cable may include a stress member connected to the internal device by an interference fit or the internal device may include a slot for receiving the stress member. A method of connecting a stress member of an under water cable to an internal device includes forming an interference fit between a region of increased diameter of the stress member and the internal device.
Long Life Battery Operated Acoustic Underwater Buoy Release System
US Patent:
5418757, May 23, 1995
Filed:
Jun 7, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/255711
Inventors:
Brien G. Rau - New Orleans LA
Andre W. Olivier - New Orleans LA
Andre W. Olivier - New Orleans LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - Harahan LA
International Classification:
H04B 159
US Classification:
367 4
Abstract:
A battery operated system 20 responds to coded acoustic signals 15 for releasing a buoyed housing from an underwater anchor 21 to carry a retrieval line attached to a retrievable underwater object to the water surface. A novel tethering mechanism 26 is provided for attaching the housing to a line 25 tethered to the anchor and for releasing it in response to the coded acoustic signals. The tethering mechanism operates in two diverse modes. Thus the housing is released from its tether line thermally by battery power which melts an expandable wax body in a thermal actuator 36 to move an actuating member 37 through a line release stroke. However, the tether line is attached by a manually actuated latching mechanism 45, 47 provided for retethering the housing at a different location without draining battery power for resetting the latching mechanism. In one embodiment, the angle of the line leaving a latching compartment outwardly is restricted to prevent substantial changes in line orientation thereby to reduce fouling of the tether line in response to underwater currents. The tether line attaching mechanism comprises in separate embodiments either a set of line clamping cams or a latched set of levers, either of which releases the line in response to thermal movement of an actuating member.
Conveyor Belt With Wear-Tolerant Stacked Rollers
US Patent:
8424675, Apr 23, 2013
Filed:
Jun 15, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/816066
Inventors:
Brien G Rau - Jefferson LA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 17/24
US Classification:
198779
Abstract:
A conveyor belt having multiple roller sets, each roller set including a first roller and a second roller, the first roller being movable into contact with the second roller so that driving of one of the rollers in a first angular direction causes rotation of the other roller in a second, opposite angular direction.
Conveyor Belt Module With Retained Rollers
US Patent:
7556136, Jul 7, 2009
Filed:
Oct 11, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/870458
Inventors:
Angela L. Marshall - Harahan LA, US
Brien G. Rau - Jefferson LA, US
David W. Bogle - Round Rock TX, US
Brien G. Rau - Jefferson LA, US
David W. Bogle - Round Rock TX, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 47/10
US Classification:
19837009, 198853
Abstract:
A belt module with embedded rollers retained in cavities in the module by retention structure insertable into the module. The rollers and cavities are elongated in the direction of belt travel and closely separated by narrow dividers that form outward-facing surfaces that can serve as bearing surfaces for a belt made of the modules when the rollers are inactivated. When activated, the rollers, which rotate on axles parallel to the direction of belt travel, are supported directly on conveyor rolling surfaces. The dividers also carry the belt tension and stiffen the module.
Conveyor Transfer System With Floating Transfer Platform
US Patent:
8210341, Jul 3, 2012
Filed:
Dec 8, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/633294
Inventors:
Angela L. Marshall - Harahan LA, US
Ross Doyle - Metairie LA, US
Glenn R. McCall - Harvey LA, US
Ed J. Pointer - New Orleans LA, US
Brien G. Rau - Jefferson LA, US
Dennis K. Scates - Kennesaw GA, US
Ross Doyle - Metairie LA, US
Glenn R. McCall - Harvey LA, US
Ed J. Pointer - New Orleans LA, US
Brien G. Rau - Jefferson LA, US
Dennis K. Scates - Kennesaw GA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 47/66
US Classification:
198600, 198805, 198834, 198845
Abstract:
A conveyor transfer system and a transfer platform for transferring articles from an upstream conveyor to a downstream conveyor across a gap. The transfer platform fits in the gap between two conveyors arranged end to end. At least one of the conveyors includes a conveyor belt that reverses direction around a reversing element at the gap. The transfer platform floats in the gap supported by the conveyor belt or its reversing element without a direct connection to the conveyor frame.
Underwater Device With A Sacrificial Latch Mechanism
US Patent:
5937782, Aug 17, 1999
Filed:
Oct 15, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/950827
Inventors:
Brien G. Rau - Jefferson LA
Assignee:
Input/Output, Inc. - Stafford TX
International Classification:
B63B 2156, B63G 814
US Classification:
114247
Abstract:
A device connected to an underwater cable by means of a sacrificial latch mechanism that breaks to protect the housing of the device from irreparable damage due to collisions with jetsam or other objects. The underwater device is connected to a cable having mounting elements disposed along its length. The device includes a housing and a latch body attached to the housing by a retainer, such as a set screw. A locking member extends from the latch body to engage the mounting element. A sacrificial element, such as a thin portion of the latch body or a frangible portion of the retainer, gives way in response to a predetermined force acting to separate the device from the cable before the force can damage the housing.
Conveyor Belt Modules With Embedded Spherical Rollers Retained In The Modules
US Patent:
7216759, May 15, 2007
Filed:
Aug 12, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/161705
Inventors:
Brien G. Rau - Jefferson LA, US
Richard J. Sofranec - Metairie LA, US
Richard J. Sofranec - Metairie LA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 17/06, B65G 17/38, B65G 17/00, B65G 17/24
US Classification:
198853, 198779, 198850, 198851, 198852
Abstract:
A plastic conveyor belt module with embedded spherical rollers retained in the module and a belt constructed of such modules. The module includes a module body forming a cavity, a spherical roller in the cavity, and a retainer retained in the cavity to hold the spherical roller rotatably in place. A salient portion of the roller extends outward from the cavity through the retainer past an outer surface of the module. The retainer is attached to the module body by ultrasonic welding, epoxy- or solvent-bonding, spin welding, electromagnetic welding, staking, screwing, or locking.
Conveyor Belt Modules With Embedded Rollers Retained In The Modules And Associated Method
US Patent:
6997306, Feb 14, 2006
Filed:
Jan 21, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/707888
Inventors:
Richard J. Sofranec - Metairie LA, US
Brien G. Rau - Jefferson LA, US
Brien G. Rau - Jefferson LA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 17/00
US Classification:
198779
Abstract:
A plastic conveyor belt module with embedded rollers retained in the module and a method for making such a module. The module includes a module body forming a cavity, a roller in the cavity, and a retainer received in the cavity to hold the roller rotatably in place. A salient portion of the roller extends outward from the cavity through the retainer past an outer surface of the module. The retainer is attached to the module body by ultrasonic welding, epoxy- or solvent-bonding, spin welding, electromagnetic welding, staking, screwing, or locking.