Patents by Inventor Eric Watkins

Eric Watkins 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).

  • Manually-operated floor sweeper
    Patent number: 9848750
    Abstract: The manually operated floor sweeper is a manually powered cleaning unit that replaces the standard push broom. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, the manually operated floor sweeper provides a plurality of brushes that move dirt and trash to a hopper, which transports the dirt and trash to a receptacle. The manually operated floor sweeper comprises a plurality of brushes, a hopper system, a drive system, a gearing system and a body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Inventor: Eric Watkins
  • Zero turn radius reel
    Patent number: 9701511
    Abstract: An easy-to-maneuver reel for carrying wound product is provided. The reel comprises at least one flange that can rotate independently of the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Watkins
  • Removable Ramp for Reels and Spools
    Publication number: 20170183197
    Abstract: A reel for winding cable comprising a drum, a first flange, a second flange and a ramp removably affixed to a flange. The ramp extends around part of the drum adjacent the inner side of the first flange. The ramp has a cylindrical drum facing surface which mates with the cylindrical surface of the drum, and a smooth continuous cable supporting surface. The ramp may comprise at least two sections. Preferably the ramp is made of a lightweight material such as plastic or dense foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Eric Watkins
  • Removable ramp for reels and spools
    Patent number: 9670032
    Abstract: A reel for winding cable comprising a drum, a first flange, a second flange and a ramp removably affixed to a flange. The ramp extends around part of the drum adjacent the inner side of the first flange. The ramp has a cylindrical drum facing surface which mates with the cylindrical surface of the drum, and a smooth continuous cable supporting surface. The ramp may comprise at least two sections. Preferably the ramp is made of a lightweight material such as plastic or dense foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Watkins
  • Zero turn radius reel
    Patent number: 9670031
    Abstract: An easy-to-maneuver reel for carrying wound product is provided. The reel comprises at least one flange that can rotate independently of the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Watkins
  • Zero Turn Radius Reel
    Publication number: 20170001827
    Abstract: An easy-to-maneuver reel for carrying wound product is provided. The reel comprises at least one flange that can rotate independently of the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Watkins
  • Zero Turn Radius Reel
    Publication number: 20160362274
    Abstract: An easy-to-maneuver reel for carrying wound product is provided. The reel comprises at least one flange that can rotate independently of the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Watkins
  • Zero turn radius reel
    Patent number: 9463949
    Abstract: An easy-to-maneuver reel for carrying wound product is provided. The reel comprises at least one flange that can rotate independently of the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Watkins
  • Collapsible reel
    Patent number: 9403661
    Abstract: A collapsible reel that can be broken down into smaller components for ease of shipping or to change out the drum is provided. The reel comprises a drum assembly, a pair of flanges and a pair of coupling assemblies for removably affixing each flange to the drum assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Watkins
  • Collapsible Reel
    Publication number: 20150291386
    Abstract: A collapsible reel that can be broken down into smaller components for ease of shipping or to change out the drum is provided. The reel comprises a drum assembly, a pair of flanges and a pair of coupling assemblies for removably affixing each flange to the drum assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Watkins
  • Zero Turn Radius Reel
    Publication number: 20150291385
    Abstract: An easy-to-maneuver reel for carrying wound product is provided. The reel comprises at least one flange that can rotate independently of the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Watkins