Patents by Inventor Brian Mace

Brian Mace 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).

  • Ring sheave
    Patent number: 7431269
    Abstract: The present invention is a sheave assembly that includes a ring supported by a support assembly instead of a solid sheave wheel supported by a central axle. The support assembly may include a plurality of rollers or a curved shoe. The ring is made of a lubricated plastic material or other similar material. The ring includes a groove for retaining the wireline or cable and an inner surface that is designed to mate with the outer surface support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Wireline Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Carlson, Russ Vance, Kenn Dayton, Brian Mace, George Vent
  • RING SHEAVE
    Publication number: 20080067482
    Abstract: The present invention is a sheave assembly that includes a ring supported by a support assembly instead of a solid sheave wheel supported by a central axle. The support assembly may include a plurality of rollers or a curved shoe. The ring is made of a lubricated plastic material or other similar material. The ring includes a groove for retaining the wireline or cable and an inner surface that is designed to mate with the outer surface support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: WIRELINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Derek Carlson, Russ Vance, Kenn Dayton, Brian Mace, George Vent