Patents by Inventor Herbert Forrister, JR.

Herbert Forrister, JR. 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).

  • Reel assemblies with customizable and interchangeable drums
    Patent number: 8820671
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are described herein for using reel assemblies including customizable and interchangeable drums. According to embodiments described herein, a reel assembly includes a first flange having a bolt pattern and a second flange having the bolt pattern. The reel assembly also includes a core drum having a first end and a second end. The first and second ends of the reel assembly also have the bolt pattern. The first end of the reel assembly is detachably coupled to the first flange via the bolt pattern, and the second end of the reel assembly is detachably coupled to the second flange via the bolt pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Terry C. Chambers, Herbert Forrister, Jr.
  • Reel Assemblies with Customizable and Interchangeable Drums
    Publication number: 20140027562
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are described herein for using reel assemblies including customizable and interchangeable drums. According to embodiments described herein, a reel assembly includes a first flange having a bolt pattern and a second flange having the bolt pattern. The reel assembly also includes a core drum having a first end and a second end. The first and second ends of the reel assembly also have the bolt pattern. The first end of the reel assembly is detachably coupled to the first flange via the bolt pattern, and the second end of the reel assembly is detachably coupled to the second flange via the bolt pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Terry C. Chambers, Herbert Forrister, JR.