Patents Assigned to Spartan Tool, L.L.C.
  • Patent number: 9533856
    Abstract: A system for calculating and displaying a length of payout of an elongate member upon a reel is provided. The system includes a rotatable reel wherein rotation causes the member to be either paid out from or withdrawn toward the reel. A motor is provided and is configured to selectively transmit torque to the reel to urge rotation of the reel. A transmission is in operative connection between the motor and reel, the transmission is configured to transfer torque from the motor to the reel. A sensor is operatively engaged with the reel, the sensor being configured to sense movement of the reel and generate a signal representative of the sensed movement of the reel. A controller that is configured to receive the signal from the sensor, and calibrated to determine a length of hose that is paid out from the reel based upon the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Spartan Tool L.L.C.
    Inventors: John Spelich, Ross Wilson, Kevin T. Dineen, Hannah E. Thomas, Matt C. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6655228
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a dual directional power feed for use with handheld drills or stationary frame mounted power sources. The device comprises a housing, two pairs of wheel bearings rotatably mounted to the housing, a cap rotatably mounted to the housing, and a biasing bearing rotatably mounted to the cap. The cap is rotatable to a first position such that rotation of the threaded cable in a first direction causes the threaded cable to translate along its longitudinal axis in a first direction. The cap is further rotatable to a second position such that rotation of the threaded cable in the first direction causes the threaded cable to translate along its longitudinal axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction. Further, the present invention discloses a bearing and support assembly for coupling a power feed device to a power unit comprising a support plate and a bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Spartan Tool, L.L.C.
    Inventors: David Margherio, Donald J. Borelli