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).

  • Publication number: 20220144578
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Dixon, John Armstrong, Steven Powers, Stephen L. Spruell, Randy D. Kummer
  • Patent number: 8701277
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Mark D. Dixon, John R. Carlson, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse
  • Patent number: 8344254
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Benny E. Agan, Mark D. Dixon, William K. Hardin, Randy D. Kummer, Richard Temblador
  • Patent number: 8026442
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Richard Temblador, John R. Carlson, Mark D. Dixon, Randy D. Kummer, Charles D. Mercier
  • Publication number: 20110017489
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Benny E. Agan, Mark D. Dixon, William K. Hardin, Randy D. Kummer, Richard Temblador
  • Publication number: 20100314148
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Richard Temblador, John R. Carlson, Mark D. Dixon, Randy D. Kummer, Charles D. Mercier
  • Patent number: 7812259
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Benny E. Agan, Mark D. Dixon, William K. Hardin, Randy D. Kummer, Richard Temblador
  • Publication number: 20100101821
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: SOUTHWIRE COMPANY
    Inventors: Benny E. Agan, Mark D. Dixon, William K. Hardin, Randy D. Kummer, Richard Temblador
  • Publication number: 20100000784
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Mark D. Dixon, John R. Carlson, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse
  • Patent number: 7557301
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Mark D. Dixon, John R. Carlson, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse
  • Patent number: 7549474
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Valenziano, Kirk L. Harris, Mark D. Dixon
  • Publication number: 20080217044
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Southwire Company
    Inventors: John R. Carlson, Charles D. Mercier, Mark D. Dixon, Randy D. Kummer, John W. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7411129
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Mark D. Dixon, John R. Carlson, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse
  • Publication number: 20080131592
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Mark D. Dixon, John R. Carlson, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse
  • Patent number: 6646242
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Roger P. Berry, Daniel F. Lawless, Stephen C. Cayson, Lamar M. Auman, J. C. Dunaway, Mark D. Dixon, David A. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20030160129
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Roger P. Berry, Daniel F. Lawless, Stephen C. Cayson, Lamar M. Auman, J. C. Dunaway, Mark D. Dixon, David A. Gibson
  • Patent number: 5451718
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventor: Mark D. Dixon
  • Patent number: 5215246
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventors: R. G. Thompson, Mark D. Dixon, B. Radhakrishnan, William M. Berry, III, Darnell Smith, John Cassimus