Patents by Inventor Andrew Cody Norton

Andrew Cody Norton 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).

  • Rotatable Cable Reel
    Publication number: 20220212891
    Abstract: A cable reel of the present disclosure can include two flanges and a central drum being independently rotatable from one another. The drum, which can be configured to receive a cable, can be mounted on an axle. The two flanges can be rotationally mounted on the axle at opposing distal ends of the axle. Bearings in the flanges can allow for a full rotation of the flanges about the axle. The cable reel can also include a locking pin for locking rotation of a flange with rotation of the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Cody Norton, Roy Savoy Bearden, Juan Alberto Galindo Gonzalez, Franklin Clarence Calhoun
  • Supports, systems, and methods for improved storage of cable reel payout devices
    Patent number: 11319182
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are stackable cable payout devices and systems for converting cable payout systems to stackable systems. Methods of stacking cable payout devices, such as cable reel rollers are also disclosed herein. Stacking systems disclosed herein may be adjustable, and may accommodate materials commonly available at storage facilities. Devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein allow increased efficiency in storage of cable payout machinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Cody Norton, Tyler Barr Stogner
  • SUPPORTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED STORAGE OF CABLE REEL PAYOUT DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210403275
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are stackable cable payout devices and systems for converting cable payout systems to stackable systems. Methods of stacking cable payout devices, such as cable reel rollers are also disclosed herein. Stacking systems disclosed herein may be adjustable, and may accommodate materials commonly available at storage facilities. Devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein allow increased efficiency in storage of cable payout machinery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew Cody Norton, Tyler Barr Stogner