Patents by Inventor Charlie W. Reese

Charlie W. Reese 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
  • Providing length equalization
    Patent number: 8025250
    Abstract: Length equalization may be provided. First, a plurality of conductors may be paid off from a plurality of pay-off devices respectively corresponding to the plurality of conductors to form a cable. The plurality of conductors comprising the cable may then be wound onto a take-up device. During the winding process, a guide device may be rotated to cause the plurality of conductors to have substantially a same length after the cable has been wound onto the take-up device. The guide device may be disposed between the take-up device and the plurality of pay-off devices. The guide device may have holes respectively corresponding to each of the plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors may pass through a respective hole in the guide device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Stephen L. Spruell, Carol J. Godfrey, Jeff Herrin, Emory Barber, Dewey L. Smith, Charlie W. Reese
  • Providing Length Equalization
    Publication number: 20090173818
    Abstract: Length equalization may be provided. First, a plurality of conductors may be paid off from a plurality of pay-off devices respectively corresponding to the plurality of conductors to form a cable. The plurality of conductors comprising the cable may then be wound onto a take-up device. During the winding process, a guide device may be rotated to cause the plurality of conductors to have substantially a same length after the cable has been wound onto the take-up device. The guide device may be disposed between the take-up device and the plurality of pay-off devices. The guide device may have holes respectively corresponding to each of the plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors may pass through a respective hole in the guide device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen L. Spruell, Carol J. Godfrey, Jeff Herrin, Emory Barber, Dewey L. Smith, Charlie W. Reese