Patents by Inventor Mark D. Dixon
Mark D. Dixon 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).
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Publication number: 20220144578Abstract: Disclosed herein are disposable cable payoff systems that maintain the performance standards required for operation at commercial sites, such as durability during transport from the manufacturer and cable payoff, and low resistance cable payoff. Preloaded cable reels comprising a disposable cable payoff system are also disclosed herein. Methods for providing the preloaded cables reels are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: Southwire Company, LLCInventors: Mark D. Dixon, John Armstrong, Steven Powers, Stephen L. Spruell, Randy D. Kummer
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Patent number: 8701277Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a finished cable by a process directed to reduce the amount of force required to install the cable. The process involves the extrusion of the cable's outer sheath and the incorporation of a pulling lubricant in connection with, and prior to the completion of, the extrusion to reduce the sheath's surface coefficient of friction as well as reduce the required force to pull the cable for installation. The conductor core is coated with an extruded plastic material with which an appropriate (in amount and type) pulling lubricant is initially combined with the plastic material prior to the formation of the sheath and in which the sheathed conductor core is thereafter cooled, the lubricant either migrating to and/or permeating the sheath to be available at the surface of the sheath at the time of the cable's installation.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2009Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Mark D. Dixon, John R. Carlson, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse
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Patent number: 8344254Abstract: An electrical cable of the type that is of the type to have a connector member coupled thereto. The electrical cable includes a conductive outer sheath and a label disposed on the conductive outer sheath The label includes information about the cable and has at least one conductive region to facilitate electrical conductivity between the conductive outer sheath and the connector member.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Benny E. Agan, Mark D. Dixon, William K. Hardin, Randy D. Kummer, Richard Temblador
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Patent number: 8026442Abstract: A flexible cable including an outer sheath having an inner surface, the inner surface forming a channel to receive at least one conductor and a support member. At least one conductor and support member are positioned within the channel to substantially resist deformation of the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Richard Temblador, John R. Carlson, Mark D. Dixon, Randy D. Kummer, Charles D. Mercier
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Publication number: 20110017489Abstract: Embodiments provided herein include an electrical cable of the type that is of the type to have a connector member coupled thereto. The electrical cable includes a conductive outer sheath and a label disposed on the conductive outer sheath, the label having information about the cable and having at least one conductive region to facilitate electrical conductivity between the conductive outer sheath and the connector member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Benny E. Agan, Mark D. Dixon, William K. Hardin, Randy D. Kummer, Richard Temblador
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Publication number: 20100314148Abstract: A flexible cable including an outer sheath having an inner surface, the inner surface forming a channel to receive at least one conductor and a support member. At least one conductor and support member are positioned within the channel to substantially resist deformation of the outer sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Southwire CompanyInventors: Richard Temblador, John R. Carlson, Mark D. Dixon, Randy D. Kummer, Charles D. Mercier
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Patent number: 7812259Abstract: A metal-clad cable having a plurality of spaced apart labels. The labels have coded information about the cable and are conductive and/or include a plurality of openings so as to assure conductivity between an outer sheath of the metal-clad cable and a terminating assembly connector member coupled thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Benny E. Agan, Mark D. Dixon, William K. Hardin, Randy D. Kummer, Richard Temblador
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Publication number: 20100101821Abstract: A metal-clad cable having a plurality of spaced apart labels. The labels have coded information about the cable and are conductive and/or include a plurality of openings so as to assure conductivity between an outer sheath of the metal-clad cable and a terminating assembly connector member coupled thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: SOUTHWIRE COMPANYInventors: Benny E. Agan, Mark D. Dixon, William K. Hardin, Randy D. Kummer, Richard Temblador
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Publication number: 20100000784Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a finished cable by a process directed to reduce the amount of force required to install the cable. The process involves the extrusion of the cable's outer sheath and the incorporation of a pulling lubricant in connection with, and prior to the completion of, the extrusion to reduce the sheath's surface coefficient of friction as well as reduce the required force to pull the cable for installation. The conductor core is coated with an extruded plastic material with which an appropriate (in amount and type) pulling lubricant is initially combined with the plastic material prior to the formation of the sheath and in which the sheathed conductor core is thereafter cooled, the lubricant either migrating to and/or permeating the sheath to be available at the surface of the sheath at the time of the cable's installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: Southwire CompanyInventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Mark D. Dixon, John R. Carlson, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse
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Patent number: 7557301Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a finished cable by a process directed to reduce the amount of force required to install the cable. The process involves the extrusion of the cable's outer sheath and the incorporation of a pulling lubricant in connection with, and prior to the completion of, the extrusion to reduce the sheath's surface coefficient of friction as well as reduce the required force to pull the cable for installation. The conductor core is coated with an extruded plastic material with which an appropriate (in amount and type) pulling lubricant is initially combined with the plastic material prior to the formation of the sheath and in which the sheathed conductor core is thereafter cooled, the lubricant either migrating to and/or permeating the sheath to be available at the surface of the sheath at the time of the cable's installation.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Mark D. Dixon, John R. Carlson, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse
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Patent number: 7549474Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore in contact with a subterranean formation comprising placing an aqueous composition comprising a mud displacement fluid and a clay inhibitor into the wellbore. An aqueous composition for servicing a wellbore comprising a mud displacement fluid and a clay inhibitor. A method of servicing a wellbore comprising introducing an aqueous wellbore servicing fluid comprising a clay inhibitor, thereby inhibiting the swelling of an argillaceous subterranean formation penetrated by the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Rob Valenziano, Kirk L. Harris, Mark D. Dixon
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Publication number: 20080217044Abstract: A coupled building wire assembly is provided wherein more than one length of NM cable having the same or different gauges are coupled together that permits one to pull multiple lengths of cable from a single coil. The exterior surfaces of the coupled building wire assembly is also coated with a lubricant or has its outer sheaths incorporating the sufficient lubricant, which either migrates to the sheaths' surfaces or permeates such sheaths.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Southwire CompanyInventors: John R. Carlson, Charles D. Mercier, Mark D. Dixon, Randy D. Kummer, John W. Armstrong
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Patent number: 7411129Abstract: The present invention includes a cable having reduced surface friction and the method of manufacture thereof having steps in which a conductor wire is coated with a mixture of a plastic material and lubricating material and in which the coated conductor wire is cooled. The cable includes at least one conductor core and at least one coating of plastic material and incorporates a lubricating material in and/or on the plastic material. The equipment for the manufacturing of electrical cable includes a reel for supplying a conductor wire to an extruding head, which is connected to tanks containing plastic material and lubricating material for coating the conducting wire, and a reel for taking up the cable.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Mark D. Dixon, John R. Carlson, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse
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Publication number: 20080131592Abstract: The present invention includes a cable having reduced surface friction and the method of manufacture thereof having steps in which a conductor wire is coated with a mixture of a plastic material and lubricating material and in which the coated conductor wire is cooled. The cable includes at least one conductor core and at least one coating of plastic material and incorporates a lubricating material in and/or on the plastic material. The equipment for the manufacturing of electrical cable includes a reel for supplying a conductor wire to an extruding head, which is connected to tanks containing plastic material and lubricating material for coating the conducting wire, and a reel for taking up the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Southwire CompanyInventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Mark D. Dixon, John R. Carlson, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse
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Patent number: 6646242Abstract: The Rotational Canted-Joint Missile (RCJM) Control System utilizes a single or multiple body joints that rotate in planes that are not perpendicular to the missile body axis. The result is the deflection of a portion of the missile body for flight control purposes. The canted interface plane between any two adjacent movable sections of the missile body and a joint at the interface plane that allows one of the sections to be rotated by a pre-determined angle with respect to the other section comprise a rotational plane mechanism that offers an inclined bearing plane with a large mechanical advantage over typical “brute force” ball joint methods.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Roger P. Berry, Daniel F. Lawless, Stephen C. Cayson, Lamar M. Auman, J. C. Dunaway, Mark D. Dixon, David A. Gibson
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Publication number: 20030160129Abstract: The Rotational Canted-Joint Missile (RCJM) Control System utilizes a single or multiple body joints that rotate in planes that are not perpendicular to the missile body axis. The result is the deflection of a portion of the missile body for flight control purposes. The canted interface plane between any two adjacent movable sections of the missile body and a joint at the interface plane that allows one of the sections to be rotated by a pre-determined angle with respect to the other section comprise a rotational plane mechanism that offers an inclined bearing plane with a large mechanical advantage over typical “brute force” ball joint methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Roger P. Berry, Daniel F. Lawless, Stephen C. Cayson, Lamar M. Auman, J. C. Dunaway, Mark D. Dixon, David A. Gibson
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Patent number: 5451718Abstract: A power cable for use in high moisture and chemically corrosive environments has a longitudinally-folded sheath for encapsulating one or more electrical conductors. A plurality of overlapping folds at the longitudinal edges of the sheathing material creates a labyrinth-type sealing joint for maintaining moisture and gas integrity of the cable. A sealant is provided within the circumferential and radial spaces defined by the overlapping folds of the joint.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1993Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventor: Mark D. Dixon
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Patent number: 5215246Abstract: Method and apparatus for holding the ends of two metal rods which are to be joined, cutting a face on each of the two metal rods, maintaining alignment of the two cut faces, and providing proper compressive force on the two rods while they are joined by a brazing operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1991Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: R. G. Thompson, Mark D. Dixon, B. Radhakrishnan, William M. Berry, III, Darnell Smith, John Cassimus