Patents by Inventor Otis Norris

Otis Norris 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 for wire
    Patent number: 6820838
    Abstract: A reel for holding and dispensing wire that is used for tying reinforcing steel comprises a spool that rotates within a housing. The spool has a cover that covers one side of the housing and the wire that is contained on the spool. The cover is retained in place over the spool by a retaining member, which is positioned over the cover. The retaining member holds the cover in place relative to the spool by other than threaded means, so that the retaining member does not unscrew and separate from the spool or cover during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventors: John Martin, Otis Norris, Thomas Plyler
  • Reel for wire
    Publication number: 20040026561
    Abstract: A reel for holding and dispensing wire that is used for tying reinforcing steel comprises a spool that rotates within a housing. The spool has a cover that covers one side of the housing and the wire that is contained on the spool. The cover is retained in place over the spool by a retaining member, which is positioned over the cover. The retaining member holds the cover in place relative to the spool by other than threaded means, so that the retaining member does not unscrew and separate from the spool or cover during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: John Martin, Otis Norris, Thomas Plyler
  • Reel for wire
    Publication number: 20030085317
    Abstract: A reel for holding and dispensing wire that is used for tying reinforcing steel comprises a spool that rotates within a housing. The spool has a cover that covers one side of the housing and the wire that is contained on the spool. The cover is retained in place over the spool by a retaining member, which is positioned over the cover. The retaining member holds the cover in place relative to the spool by other than threaded means, so that the retaining member does not unscrew and separate from the spool or cover during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: John Martin, Otis Norris, Thomas Plyler
  • System for lifting and assembling re-bar cages
    Publication number: 20020042981
    Abstract: Systems and methods for assembling re-bar cages are provided that minimize or eliminate manual lifting of re-bar. The system is adjustable to accommodate the size of the re-bar cage and the field conditions in which the system is to be employed. Various methods for assembling re-bar cages with the system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Bryon D. Barnum, Otis Norris