Patents by Inventor Randy D. Kummer
Randy D. Kummer 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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Patent number: 9093195Abstract: A rugged cable may be provided. The rugged cable may comprise a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer may comprise fibers in which chain molecules comprising the fibers of the first layer are highly oriented along axis of the fibers of the first layer. The second layer may be around the first layer. The second layer may comprise metal. The third layer may be around the second layer. The third layer may comprise fibers in which chain molecules comprising the fibers of the third layer are highly oriented along axis of the fibers of the third layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Southwire Company, LLCInventors: Randy D. Kummer, John R. Carlson, Mark Dixon
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Publication number: 20140166336Abstract: A system for providing cable support may be provided. The system may comprise a conductor core, a filler that may provide integral core support, and armor. The conductor core may comprise at least one conductor. The filler may be applied around at least a portion of the conductor core. The armor may be applied around at least a portion of the filler. The applied armor may be configured to cause the filler to apply a strong enough force on an exterior of the conductor core configured to keep the conductor core from slipping down an interior of the filler due to a gravitational force. In addition, the applied armor may be configured to cause the filler to apply a strong enough force on an interior of the armor configured to keep a combination of the conductor core and the filler from slipping down the interior of the armor due to the gravitational force.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Southwire Company, LLCInventors: Randy D. Kummer, Richard M. Temblador, David Mercier, John Armstrong, Paul H. White
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Publication number: 20140113069Abstract: Disclosed is type THHN cable having a reduced surface coefficient of friction, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core and insulating layer are surrounded by a nylon sheath. A high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone based pulling lubricant for THHN cable, or alternatively, erucamide or stearyl erucamide for small THHN gauge wire, is incorporated, by alternate methods, with the nylon material from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force on the cable during installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: SOUTHWIRE COMPANYInventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse, John Armstrong, Terry Chambers
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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: 8616918Abstract: Disclosed is type THHN cable having a reduced surface coefficient of friction, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core and insulating layer are surrounded by a nylon sheath. A high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone based pulling lubricant for THHN cable, or alternatively, erucamide or stearyl erucamide for small THHN gauge wire, is incorporated, by alternate methods, with the nylon material from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force on the cable during installation.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Terry Chambers, Randy D. Kummer, John Armstrong, Philip Sasse, David Reece, Hai Lam
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Patent number: 8382518Abstract: Disclosed is type THHN cable having a reduced surface coefficient of friction, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core and insulating layer are surrounded by a nylon sheath. A high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone based pulling lubricant for THHN cable, or alternatively, erucamide or stearyl erucamide for small THHN gauge wire, is incorporated, by alternate methods, with the nylon material from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force on the cable during installation.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Terry Chambers, Randy D. Kummer, John W Armstrong, Philip Sasse, David Reece, Hai Lam
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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: 8303330Abstract: A continuous flexible bus comprises, for example, a plurality of metal clad flexible conductors. A device, such as a switch for example, is connected to the continuous flexible bus. In order to connect the device to the continuous flexible bus, at least one piercing connector is used, for example. The at least one piercing connector is configured, for example, to pierce one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors. Once the one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors is pierced, the at least one piercing connector causes, for example, an electrical connection between an electrical conductor in the pierced one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors and the switch.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Richard Temblador, John R. Carlson, Jeffrey D. Herrin, Randy D. Kummer
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Publication number: 20120028493Abstract: A continuous flexible bus comprises, for example, a plurality of metal clad flexible conductors. A device, such as a switch for example, is connected to the continuous flexible bus. In order to connect the device to the continuous flexible bus, at least one piercing connector is used, for example. The at least one piercing connector is configured, for example, to pierce one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors. Once the one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors is pierced, the at least one piercing connector causes, for example, an electrical connection between an electrical conductor in the pierced one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors and the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Richard Temblador, John R. Carlson, Jeffrey D. Herrin, Randy D. Kummer
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Patent number: 8043119Abstract: Disclosed is type THHN cable having a reduced surface coefficient of friction, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core and insulating layer are surrounded by a nylon sheath. A high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone based pulling lubricant for THHN cable, or alternatively, erucamide or stearyl erucamide for small THHN gauge wire, is incorporated, by alternate methods, with the nylon material from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force on the cable during installation.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Randy D. Kummer, David Reece, Hai Lam, Philip Sasse, John Armstrong, Terry Chambers
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Patent number: 8025524Abstract: A continuous flexible bus comprises, for example, a plurality of metal clad flexible conductors. A device, such as a switch for example, is connected to the continuous flexible bus. In order to connect the device to the continuous flexible bus, at least one piercing connector is used, for example. The at least one piercing connector is configured, for example, to pierce one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors. Once the one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors is pierced, the at least one piercing connector causes, for example, an electrical connection between an electrical conductor in the pierced one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors and the switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Richard Temblador, John R. Carlson, Jeffrey D. Herrin, Randy D. Kummer
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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: 20110177713Abstract: A continuous flexible bus comprises, for example, a plurality of metal clad flexible conductors. A device, such as a switch for example, is connected to the continuous flexible bus. In order to connect the device to the continuous flexible bus, at least one piercing connector is used, for example. The at least one piercing connector is configured, for example, to pierce one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors. Once the one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors is pierced, the at least one piercing connector causes, for example, an electrical connection between an electrical conductor in the pierced one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors and the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Richard Temblador, John R. Carlson, Jeffrey D. Herrin, Randy D. Kummer
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Patent number: 7922516Abstract: A continuous flexible bus comprises, for example, a plurality of metal clad flexible conductors. A device, such as a switch for example, is connected to the continuous flexible bus. In order to connect the device to the continuous flexible bus, at least one piercing connector is used, for example. The at least one piercing connector is configured, for example, to pierce one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors. Once the one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors is pierced, the at least one piercing connector causes, for example, an electrical connection between an electrical conductor in the pierced one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors and the switch.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Richard Temblador, John R. Carlson, Jeffrey D. Herrin, Randy D. Kummer
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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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Patent number: 7749024Abstract: Disclosed is type THHN cable having a reduced surface coefficient of friction, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core and insulating layer are surrounded by a nylon sheath. A high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone based pulling lubricant for THHN cable, or alternatively, erucamide or stearyl erucamide for small THHN gauge wire, is incorporated, by alternate methods, with the nylon material from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force on the cable during installation.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Terry Chambers, Randy D. Kummer, John Armstrong, Philip Sasse, David Reece, Hai Lam
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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: 20100099296Abstract: A continuous flexible bus may be provided. The continuous flexible bus may comprise a plurality of flexible conductors that may be metal clad. A device, such as a switch for example, may be connected to the continuous flexible bus. In order to connect the device to the continuous flexible bus, at least one piercing connector may be used. The at least one piercing connector may be configured to pierce one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors. Once the one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors is pierced, the at least one piercing connector may cause an electrical connection between an electrical conductor in the pierced one of the plurality of flexible metal clad conductors and the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Richard Temblador, John R. Carlson, Jeffrey D. Herrin, Randy D. Kummer