Ray’s practice started in 2000, after having spent five years working as an engineer. He spent the first ten years of his law practice with larger firms, gaining invaluable training and experience serving numerous clients. Over the years, Ray has obtained hundreds of patents and trademarks on behalf of clients. He has also conducted numerous investigations into the value, validity, and scope of patents in various areas of technology and business. Ray is a frequent lecturer on IP topics. His current and previous Professional Involvements include:
American Intellectual Property Law Association (Electronic and Computer Law Committee)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Intellectual Property Owners Association
Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
Toledo Intellectual Property Law Association (Past President)
Ray possesses engineering degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering (University of Toledo) and a law degree from University of Cincinnati, College of Law. He was registered as a Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2002.
Ray’s experience obtaining patents includes the following areas of technology:
Aircraft engines, including lubrication scavenge systems and shaft coupling systems
Automotive systems, including chassis, brakes, steering columns, and climate control
Building & construction, including tools and fixtures
Edible consumer products, including appearance, formulations, and food manufacturing processes
General electromechanical & mechanical devices, including clamps, weld guns, valves, ball screws and constant velocity joints
Heat transfer systems, including evaporators/condensers, geothermal systems, vortex tubes and Stirling cycle applications
Manufacturing & assembly systems, including robotic manipulators, endless conveyors and modular production arrangements
Material science, including laser treatment of surfaces, electro-chemical machining and metal casting
Packaging systems, including packaging materials and packaging processes
Textiles, including fabric formation and laminating
