56 patents
Utility
Metal-clad multi-circuit electrical cable assembly
17 Jan 23
An electrical cable assembly, comprising a first electrical circuit further comprising a first plurality of insulated conductors longitudinally disposed to one another, wherein the first plurality of insulated conductors are cabled together in a bundle.
Troy D. Skidmore, Paul Abernathy, David W. Maxey, William T. Bigbee, Jr.
Filed: 28 Dec 20
Utility
Metal-clad multi-circuit electrical cable assembly
27 Dec 22
An electrical cable assembly comprising a first electrical circuit comprising at least two insulated conductors, a second electrical circuit, and a conductive metallic armor encasing the first and second electrical circuits, wherein the conductive metallic armor provides a return ground path.
William T. Bigbee, Jr., Micah W. Latimer, John L. Rhoads, Andrew P. Hull, Troy D. Skidmore, Paul Abernathy, David W. Maxey
Filed: 25 Mar 21
Utility
System, method and apparatus for spray-on application of a wire pulling lubricant
6 Dec 22
A system, method, and apparatus lubricating a wire or cable during manufacturing, wherein the wire is aligned with an entry to a spraying enclosure and passes through a first seal of the spraying enclosure.
Mark D. Bennett, William T. Bigbee, Jr., Ramon V. Hernandez
Filed: 18 May 20
Utility
Method and apparatus for applying labels to cable
15 Nov 22
An apparatus for attaching a label to a moving cable, the apparatus comprising: a roller for pressing a label against the moving cable, wherein the label has a first attaching edge and a second attaching edge and wherein the roller comprises: a first roller for pressing the label against the moving cable, wherein the label is pressed against the moving cable with the first attaching edge and the second attaching edge of the label on opposites sides of the moving cable; a first roll down roller for folding the second edge of the label against the moving cable; and a second roll down roller for folding the first edge of the label against the moving cable.
Robert Eugene Brooks
Filed: 20 Aug 20
Utility
Stackable wire-dispensing container
15 Nov 22
An apparatus for dispensing wire or cable, the apparatus including an enclosure with a top and a bottom portion and at least three side portions of a first height, a plurality of holes located in both the top and bottom portions of the enclosure, and a core of a second height located within the enclosure, wherein the core forms an area, wherein at least one of the plurality of holes has a first hole diameter and is located in the top and bottom of the enclosure and is located within the area formed by the core, and wherein the wire or cable is placed around the core.
Benjamin L. Weatherford, William T. Bigbee, Jr., Clifton S. Thompson
Filed: 24 Nov 20
Utility
Stackable wire-dispensing container
1 Nov 22
An apparatus for dispensing wire or cable, the apparatus including an enclosure with a top and a bottom portion and at least three side portions of a first height, a plurality of holes located in both the top and bottom portions of the enclosure, and a core of a second height located within the enclosure, wherein the core forms an area, wherein at least one of the plurality of holes has a first hole diameter and is located in the top and bottom of the enclosure and is located within the area formed by the core, and wherein the wire or cable is placed around the core.
Benjamin L. Weatherford, William T. Bigbee, Jr., Clifton S. Thompson
Filed: 24 Nov 20
Utility
Wire caddy for transporting and dispensing wire or cable
18 Oct 22
An apparatus for the transportation and dispensing of spooled wire or cable, the apparatus including a handle structure wherein the handle structure has a first end and a second end, a first support structure attached to the first end of the handle structure, a second support structure attached to the second end of the handle structure, a first spool center insert attached to the first support structure, a second spool center insert attached to the second support structure, a first leg moveably attached to the first support structure, a second leg moveably attached to the second support structure, and wherein a spool of spooled wire or cable is attached to the first and second spool center inserts during transportation and dispensing of the spooled wire or cable.
Kevin D. Rodgers, John L. Rhoads
Filed: 30 May 21
Utility
System, composition and method of application of same for reducing the coefficient of friction and required pulling force during installation of wire or cable
27 Sep 22
A composition and method for reducing the coefficient of friction and required pulling force of a wire or cable are provided.
William T. Bigbee, Jr., Sheri H. Dahlke, Ronald A. Raedeke, Jason Drew Gillen, Melvin Glenn Debord
Filed: 20 Jul 21
Utility
System, method and apparatus for spray-on application of a wire pulling lubricant
13 Sep 22
A system, method, and apparatus lubricating a wire or cable during manufacturing, wherein the wire is aligned with an entry to a spraying enclosure and passes through a first seal of the spraying enclosure.
Mark D. Bennett, William T. Bigbee, Jr., Ramon V. Hernandez
Filed: 23 Oct 20
Utility
Ground wire side car
24 May 22
An apparatus for the transportation and dispensing of spooled wire or cable, the apparatus comprising a payoff reel, wherein the payoff reel comprises an arbor hole having a payoff reel diameter and a detachable side car reel, wherein the detachable side car reel comprises an arbor hole having a detachable side car reel diameter and wherein the detachable side car reel is attachable to the payoff reel and wherein the detachable side car reel further comprises a reel lift.
William T. Bigbee, Jr., Kevin D. Rodgers, John L. Rhoads
Filed: 30 Apr 20
Utility
Method of manufacture of electrical wire and cable having a reduced coefficient of friction and required pulling force
10 May 22
A process for manufacturing finished wire and cable having reduced coefficient of friction and pulling force during installation, includes providing a payoff reel containing at least one internal conductor wire; supplying the at least one internal conductor wire from the reel to at least one extruder; providing the least one extruder, wherein the least one extruder applies an insulating material and a polymerized jacket composition over the at least one internal conductor wire, wherein the polymerized jacket composition comprises a predetermined amount by weight of nylon; a predetermined amount by weight of mineral oil in the range of 0.1% to 5% by weight; and a predetermined amount of silica in the range of 2% to 9% by weight; providing a cooling device for lowering the temperature of the extruded insulating material and the polymerized jacket composition and cooling the insulating material and the polymerized jacket composition in the cooling device; and, reeling onto a storage reel the finished, cooled, wire and cable for storage and distribution.
William T. Bigbee, Jr.
Filed: 6 May 18
Utility
System and apparatus for applying labels to cable or conduit
3 May 22
A system for applying labels to cable or conduit including at least one label and a label applicator.
Mark D. Bennett, William T. Bigbee, Jr., Stephen S. Griffin
Filed: 29 Apr 20
Utility
Apparatus for controlling the printing on cable
3 May 22
An apparatus for controlling the printing on wire or cable.
William T. Bigbee, Jr., Clifton S. Thompson, Ferrin E. Gomez, Tony Ornelas, III
Filed: 29 Jun 20
Utility
Power driven circuit wire box
26 Apr 22
An apparatus for the dispensing and retraction of wire or cable.
William T. Bigbee, Jr., John L. Rhoads, Andrew P. Hull
Filed: 23 Oct 20
Utility
Wire Pulling Head Apparatus with Crimp Zone Indicators and Method of Using Same
14 Apr 22
An enhanced apparatus and method for securing a wire to a pulling cable for pulling wire.
Mark D. Bennett, William T. Bigbee, JR.
Filed: 20 Dec 21
Utility
Method and apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel
29 Mar 22
An apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel containing wire and a wire tail extending from the spool or reel, the apparatus comprising a wire tail sensor, wherein the wire tail sensor identifies the location of the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel and a label application mechanism, wherein the labeling mechanism applies a label to the spool or reel and wherein the label does not contact the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel.
William T. Bigbee, Jr., Clifton S. Thompson
Filed: 9 Nov 20
Utility
Method and apparatus for applying labels to cable
15 Feb 22
A method for applying a label to an electrical cable having an outermost sheath with convolutions defining alternating peaks and valleys, the method including attaching the label to the sheath.
Robert Eugene Brooks
Filed: 25 Mar 19
Utility
Apparatus and method for extruding stripes onto an extruded product
8 Feb 22
An apparatus for extruding a jacket and/or insulative material onto an extruded product with one or more longitudinal stripes incorporated onto the surface of said extruded product comprising a body, a primary feed conduit for conveying a primary extrusion material, a striping die, a secondary feed conduit for conveying a secondary extrusion material, a striping die adapter, a striping feed conduit extending through the striping die adapter for conveying striping extrusion material.
William T. Bigbee, Jr., Mark D. Bennett
Filed: 13 Apr 20
Utility
Wire pulling head apparatus with crimp zone indicators and method of using same
18 Jan 22
An enhanced apparatus and method for securing a wire to a pulling cable for pulling wire.
Mark D. Bennett, William T. Bigbee, Jr.
Filed: 18 Jul 19
Utility
Apparatus and method for spooling wire
30 Nov 21
A reel apparatus and method comprising an inner flange assembly, an outer flange assembly, and a bearing assembly coupled to the inner flange assemblies.
William T. Bigbee, Jr., John L. Rhoads
Filed: 18 Mar 20