Patents by Inventor Albert Elder

Albert Elder 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).

  • Capstan and system of capstans for use in spooling multiple conductors onto a single reel
    Patent number: 10227204
    Abstract: A capstan includes a lift motor, a flexible lifting member, and a tether assembly. The lift motor is operatively connected to a shaft. The flexible lifting member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the shaft. The flexible lifting member connects a lift assembly to the lift motor via the shaft. The tether assembly includes a switch arranged between a portion of the flexible lifting member and a portion of the capstan. The second end is connected to the tether assembly. The switch acts as a safety in case of a broken flexible lifting member and allows for an automated unloading cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Charlie W. Reese, Donald E. Murphy, Albert Elder
  • Capstan and System of Capstans for Use in Spooling Multiple Conductors Onto a Single Reel
    Publication number: 20180022566
    Abstract: A capstan includes a lift motor, a flexible lifting member, and a tether assembly. The lift motor is operatively connected to a shaft. The flexible lifting member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the shaft. The flexible lifting member connects a lift assembly to the lift motor via the shaft. The tether assembly includes a switch arranged between a portion of the flexible lifting member and a portion of the capstan. The second end is connected to the tether assembly. The switch acts as a safety in case of a broken flexible lifting member and allows for an automated unloading cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Charlie W. Reese, Donald E. Murphy, Albert Elder
  • Capstan and system of capstans for use in spooling multiple conductors onto a single reel
    Patent number: 9758340
    Abstract: A capstan includes a lift motor, a flexible lifting member, and a tether assembly. The lift motor is operatively connected to a shaft. The flexible lifting member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the shaft. The flexible lifting member connects a lift assembly to the lift motor via the shaft. The tether assembly includes a switch arranged between a portion of the flexible lifting member and a portion of the capstan. The second end is connected to the tether assembly. The switch acts as a safety in case of a broken flexible lifting member and allows for an automated unloading cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Charlie W. Reese, Donald E. Murphy, Albert Elder