RAYMOND ALBERT VINCENT
Pilots in Plymouth, MI
License number
Michigan A1971070
Issued Date
Jul 2015
Expiration Date
Jul 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
8966 Colony Farms Dr, Plymouth, MI 48170
Professional information
Low Energy Fluid Actuator Control Element
US Patent:
7007915, Mar 7, 2006
Filed:
Mar 10, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/797519
Inventors:
Raymond A. Vincent - Plymouth MI, US
Randall P. Schmitt - Clinton Township MI, US
Randall P. Schmitt - Clinton Township MI, US
Assignee:
Masco Corporation of Indiana - Indianapolis IN
International Classification:
F16K 31/12
US Classification:
251 3001, 251 65, 251209
Abstract:
A pilot valve has: an input passageway, an output passageway, a rotatable shaft disposed between them, a permanent magnet affixed to the rotatable shaft, an electromagnet, a control element, and a failsafe magnet. The rotatable shaft has a slot that gives the rotatable shaft a varied cross-section as a function of its position. The slot is disposed to permit fluid to flow between the input passageway and the output passageway except when the rotatable shaft is in a closed position. The electromagnet is disposed to generate first magnetic field that, via the permanent magnet, drives the rotatable shaft away from the closed position. The control element places a PWM current on the electromagnet, such that the length of the duty cycle controls the strength of the first magnetic field. The failsafe magnet is disposed to generate a second magnetic field that drives the rotatable shaft away from the closed position.
Water Leakage And Fault Sensing System
US Patent:
2008029, Dec 4, 2008
Filed:
May 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/755023
Inventors:
Raymond A. Vincent - Plymouth MI, US
Mark M. Mrocca - Belleville MI, US
John Abbott - Westland MI, US
Jeffrey Iott - Monroe MI, US
Mark M. Mrocca - Belleville MI, US
John Abbott - Westland MI, US
Jeffrey Iott - Monroe MI, US
International Classification:
F16L 5/00
US Classification:
137357, 1374875
Abstract:
A system is provided for monitoring leakage within a building. Remote sensors are placed at locations that are likely to have leaks occurring. If a leak is detected by one of the remote sensors, a signal is sent to a control for a main shut-off valve. The main shut-off valve is placed on the main water supply line leading into the building. Further, a flow meter is placed on the main water supply line. The flow meter monitors water being delivered into the building, and should an abnormal water flow be detected, the control will close the shut-off valve. The flow meter and control may learn normal water usage patterns for the building, or the patterns may be pre-programmed into the system. A manual override allows the control to be bypassed when it is intended for a large volume of water to be moved into the building, such as when a swimming pool is filled, etc.
Dual Range Flow Sensor
US Patent:
2008029, Dec 4, 2008
Filed:
May 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/755767
Inventors:
Raymond A. Vincent - Plymouth MI, US
International Classification:
F16K 31/00
US Classification:
137488
Abstract:
A fluid control apparatus includes a first sensor device for indicating a fluid flow within a first conduit that receives the fluid flow during a first condition and a second sensor device for indicating the fluid flow within a second conduit that receives the fluid flow during a second condition. In another example, the fluid control apparatus includes a member having a first surface and a second surface and an opening connecting the first surface and the second surface. The member moves between first and second positions during a first condition and the opening receives a fluid flow during a second condition. The first and second conditions correspond to a pressure differential.
Control For An Automatic Plumbing Device
US Patent:
7614096, Nov 10, 2009
Filed:
Mar 16, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/081457
Inventors:
Raymond A. Vincent - Plymouth MI, US
Assignee:
Masco Corporation of Indiana - Indianapolis IN
International Classification:
E03C 1/05
US Classification:
4623
Abstract:
A plumbing device uses electronic control circuitry with two infrared emitters and one infrared receiver to detect objects in a particular region of space. In one embodiment, detection of an object using both sensors (in sequential scans) results in the plumbing device turning on. When no object has been detected for a certain amount of time, the plumbing device is turned off. Also, when the plumbing device has run for another certain amount of time, the plumbing device is turned off regardless of whether an object is still being detected. In another embodiment, the output of the IR emitters is partially blocked by one or more mask elements to tailor the region that is covered by both IR emitters and, hence, the region that triggers the opening of the plumbing device valve.
Valve Mechanism For A Plumbing Device
US Patent:
2006027, Dec 14, 2006
Filed:
Jun 14, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/151958
Inventors:
Raymond Vincent - Plymouth MI, US
International Classification:
F16K 31/02
US Classification:
251129040
Abstract:
A valve mechanism for a plumbing device includes a valve for a plumbing conduit. The valve is movable between an open position and a closed position. An actuator moves the valve between the open position and the closed position. When the plumbing device malfunctions the valve moves to the closed position.
Electronic Faucet
US Patent:
6273394, Aug 14, 2001
Filed:
Jan 30, 2001
Appl. No.:
9/774142
Inventors:
Raymond A. Vincent - Plymouth MI
Jeffrey J. Iott - Monroe MI
Randall P. Schmitt - Clinton Township MI
John Kirk - Grosse Pointe Farms MI
Jeffrey J. Iott - Monroe MI
Randall P. Schmitt - Clinton Township MI
John Kirk - Grosse Pointe Farms MI
Assignee:
Masco Corporation of Indiana - Taylor MI
International Classification:
F16K 3102
US Classification:
25112904
Abstract:
An electronic faucet having a spout, a electronically actuated valve, and a microprocessor-based control circuit for operating the valve to enable or disable water flow through the spout. The microprocessor has a control program which includes a calibration routine that uses an infra-red sensor to determine an adjustable setpoint indicative of the signal received from the sensor in the absence of an object in front of the faucet. The microprocessor switches the valve from its closed state to its open state when the signal from the sensor either increases above the setpoint by a selected amount or decreases below the setpoint by a selected amount. This provides a window about the setpoint within which differences between the setpoint and the signal do not result in opening of the valve. Object detection is accomplished using a tracking routine that adjusts the setpoint in an attempt to track the sensor signal. If the sensor signal undergoes a change that is too large to be tracked, then the microprocessor switches on the valve.
Electronic Faucet
US Patent:
6202980, Mar 20, 2001
Filed:
Jan 15, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/232303
Inventors:
Raymond A. Vincent - Plymouth MI
Jeffrey J. Iott - Monroe MI
Randall P. Schmitt - Clinton Township MI
John Kirk - Grosse Pointe Farms MI
Jeffrey J. Iott - Monroe MI
Randall P. Schmitt - Clinton Township MI
John Kirk - Grosse Pointe Farms MI
Assignee:
Masco Corporation of Indiana - Taylor MI
International Classification:
F16K 3102
US Classification:
25112904
Abstract:
An electronic faucet having a spout, a electronically actuated valve, and a microprocessor-based control circuit for operating the valve to enable or disable water flow through the spout. The microprocessor has a control program which includes a calibration routine that uses an infra-red sensor to determine an adjustable setpoint indicative of the signal received from the sensor in the absence of an object in front of the faucet. The microprocessor switches the valve from its closed state to its open state when the signal from the sensor either increases above the setpoint by a selected amount or decreases below the setpoint by a selected amount. This provides a window about the setpoint within which differences between the setpoint and the signal do not result in opening of the valve. Object detection is accomplished using a tracking routine that adjusts the setpoint in an attempt to track the sensor signal. If the sensor signal undergoes a change that is too large to be tracked, then the microprocessor switches on the valve.