Patents by Inventor Stephen L. Spruell
Stephen L. Spruell 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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Publication number: 20200350102Abstract: A theft deterrent product may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the product. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. The product may have an outer layer and into an portion. Placing the plurality of indicia may comprise etching through the outer layer and into the inner portion. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, Stephen L. Spruell, John N. Ware, JR., Edward J. Easterwood, JR., W. Steve Wilson, Frank Hullender, Charles Douglas Glore
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Patent number: 10102461Abstract: A theft deterrent product may be provided. The theft deterrent product may comprise a jacket and a core under the jacket. In addition, the theft deterrent product may include an identification tape under the jacket. The identification tape may comprise a plurality of indicia located periodically and longitudinally on the identification tape. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to a plurality of unique codes.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, Stephen L. Spruell, John N. Ware, Jr., Edward J. Easterwood, Jr., W. Steve Wilson, Frank Hullender, Charles Douglas Glore, Marcel R. Levitre
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Patent number: 9887023Abstract: A theft deterrent cable may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the interior of the cable that may not be viable from the exterior of the cable. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. An indicator may be placed on the exterior of the cable. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise. Next, an indication that the cable is to be transferred from the first enterprise to a second enterprise may be received. In response to the received indication, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned in the database from the organizational entity comprising the first enterprise to the organizational entity comprising a second enterprise.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Southwire Company, LLCInventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, Stephen L. Spruell, John N. Ware, Jr., Edward J. Easterwood, Jr., W. Steve Wilson, Frank Hullender, Charles Douglas Glore
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Patent number: 9818508Abstract: A theft deterrent product may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the product. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. The product may have an outer layer and into an portion. Placing the plurality of indicia may comprise etching through the outer layer and into the inner portion. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Southwire Company, LLCInventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, Stephen L. Spruell, John N. Ware, Jr., Edward J. Easterwood, Jr., W. Steve Wilson, Frank Hullender, Charles Douglas Glore
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Publication number: 20150270030Abstract: A theft deterrent cable may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the interior of the cable that may not be viable from the exterior of the cable. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. An indicator may be placed on the exterior of the cable. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise. Next, an indication that the cable is to be transferred from the first enterprise to a second enterprise may be received. In response to the received indication, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned in the database from the organizational entity comprising the first enterprise to the organizational entity comprising a second enterprise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, Stephen L. Spruell, John N. Ware, JR., Edward J. Easterwood, JR., W. Steve Wilson, Frank Hullender, Charles Douglas Glore
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Patent number: 9053841Abstract: A theft deterrent cable may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the interior of the cable that may not be viable from the exterior of the cable. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. An indicator may be placed on the exterior of the cable. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise. Next, an indication that the cable is to be transferred from the first enterprise to a second enterprise may be received. In response to the received indication, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned in the database from the organizational entity comprising the first enterprise to the organizational entity comprising a second enterprise.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Southwire Company, LLCInventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, Stephen L. Spruell, John N. Ware, Jr., Edward J. Easterwood, Jr., W. Steve Wilson, Frank Hullender, Charles Douglas Glore
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Publication number: 20140048607Abstract: A theft deterrent product may be provided. The theft deterrent product may comprise a jacket and a core under the jacket. In addition, the theft deterrent product may include an identification tape under the jacket. The identification tape may comprise a plurality of indicia located periodically and longitudinally on the identification tape. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to a plurality of unique codes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Southwire CompanyInventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, Stephen L. Spruell, John N. Ware, JR., Edward J. Easterwood, JR., W. Steve Wilson, Frank Hullender, Charles Douglas Glore, Marcel R. Levitre
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Patent number: 8624110Abstract: Vibration resistant cables containing a first conductor and a second conductor, each having a diameter d, are disclosed. The second conductor is twisted around the first conductor at a particular lay length to eliminate bagging of the vibration resistant cable.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventor: Stephen L. Spruell
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Patent number: 8468689Abstract: A plurality of individual elements are imparted with reverse axial twist and collectively twisted into a multi-element assembly. Each individual element has an axial twist direction in an opposite direction from the axial twist direction of the collective multi-element assembly. The reverse axial torsion in the assembly tightly binds the plurality elements in the assembly to resist separation.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Stephen L. Spruell, Wilber F. Powers, Scott Robertson
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Patent number: 8331747Abstract: An electrical cable may be provided. The electrical cable may comprise a conductor and a fiber optic member. The fiber optic member may comprise an optical fiber and a sheath surrounding the optical fiber. The sheath may be configured to not damage the optical fiber when the electrical cable is bent.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Stephen L. Spruell, Mark Lancaster
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Patent number: 8234304Abstract: A theft deterrent cable may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the cable. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise. Next, an indication that the cable is to be transferred from the first enterprise to a second enterprise may be received. In response to the received indication, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned in the database from the organizational entity comprising the first enterprise to the organizational entity comprising a second enterprise.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Stephen L. Spruell, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, John N. Ware, Jr., Edward J. Easterwood, Jr., Frank Hullender, W. Steve Wilson
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Patent number: 8222525Abstract: A cable assembly may have a conductor core and a binding element. The binding element may be configured helically around the conductor core. In addition, the binding element may be configured to, when the cable assembly is pushed through a conduit having at least one sweep, eliminate buckling of the cable assembly. The binding element may be made of a material configured to be stretched to a predetermined percentage of a length of the material without breaking.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Wilber F. Powers, Stephen L. Spruell, Ron J. Burchfield, Charles Douglas Glore
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Publication number: 20120103656Abstract: A vibration resistant cable may be provided. The vibration resistant cable may comprise a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor and the second conductor may each have a diameter d. The second conductor may be twisted around the first conductor at a lay length determined as a function of the diameter d and may be configured to reduce relative movement of the first conductor and the second conductor that would result in bags in the vibration resistant cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Southwire CompanyInventor: Stephen L. Spruell
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Publication number: 20120042978Abstract: A theft deterrent product may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the product. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. The product may have an outer layer and into an portion. Placing the plurality of indicia may comprise etching through the outer layer and into the inner portion. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, Stephen L. Spruell, John N. Ware, JR., Edward J. Easterwood, JR., W. Steve Wilson, Frank Hullender, Charles Douglas Glore
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Patent number: 8025250Abstract: Length equalization may be provided. First, a plurality of conductors may be paid off from a plurality of pay-off devices respectively corresponding to the plurality of conductors to form a cable. The plurality of conductors comprising the cable may then be wound onto a take-up device. During the winding process, a guide device may be rotated to cause the plurality of conductors to have substantially a same length after the cable has been wound onto the take-up device. The guide device may be disposed between the take-up device and the plurality of pay-off devices. The guide device may have holes respectively corresponding to each of the plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors may pass through a respective hole in the guide device.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Stephen L. Spruell, Carol J. Godfrey, Jeff Herrin, Emory Barber, Dewey L. Smith, Charlie W. Reese
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Publication number: 20110114367Abstract: A vibration resistant cable having a first conductor and a second conductor. The second conductor may be twisted around the first conductor at a lay length configured to cause a locking force between the first conductor and the second conductor. The locking force may be configured to prevent relative movement of the first conductor and the second conductor that may result in bags in the vibration resistant cable. The lay length may be predetermined or may vary a predetermined amount per unit of length of the vibration resistant cable. The lay length maybe c1d+c2, where d may be the diameter of the first conductor and the second conductor and c1 and c2 may be constants configured to obtain the locking force to eliminate bags in the vibration resistant cable and provide Aeolian vibration dampening in the vibration resistant cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Stephen L. Spruell
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Patent number: 7915531Abstract: A cable assembly may have a conductor core and a binding element. The binding elements may be configured helically around the conductor core. In addition, the binding element may be configured to, when the cable assembly is pushed through a conduit having at least one sweep, eliminate buckling of the cable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Wilber F. Powers, Stephen L. Spruell, Ron J. Burchfield
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Publication number: 20100264206Abstract: A theft deterrent product may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the product. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. The product may have an outer layer and into an portion. Placing the plurality of indicia may comprise etching through the outer layer and into the inner portion. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Charles L. Holcombe, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, Stephen L. Spruell, John N. Ware, JR., Edward J. Easterwood, JR., W. Steve Wilson, Frank Hullender, Charles Douglas Glore
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Patent number: 7807922Abstract: A vibration resistant cable having a first conductor and a second conductor. The second conductor may be twisted around the first conductor at a lay length configured to cause a locking force between the first conductor and the second conductor. The locking force may be configured to prevent relative movement of the first conductor and the second conductor that may result in bags in the vibration resistant cable. The lay length may be predetermined or may vary a predetermined amount per unit of length of the vibration resistant cable. The lay length may be c1d+c2, where d may be the diameter of the first conductor and the second conductor and c1 and c2 may be constants configured to obtain the locking force to eliminate bags in the vibration resistant cable and provide Aeolian vibration dampening in the vibration resistant cable.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventor: Stephen L. Spruell