Kevin Jonathan Barefield

US Patent:

8048357, Nov 1, 2011

Filed:

Feb 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/378505

Inventors:

Kevin J. Barefield - Opelika AL, US
Richard Campbell - Tallahassee FL, US

International Classification:

B29C 45/14

US Classification:

264261, 264263, 264273, 264102

Abstract:

A process for forcibly infusing liquid potting compound into the exposed strands of a cable prior to forming a termination. The process uses a mold that encloses the exposed strands. Potting compound is then pumped into the mold, where it runs around and through the exposed strands. A second venting passage is preferably employed, so that the liquid potting compound flows through the mold without trapping any air pockets.

US Patent:

8215886, Jul 10, 2012

Filed:

Oct 26, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/589609

Inventors:

Richard V. Campbell - Tallahassee FL, US
Kevin J. Barefield - Opelika AL, US

International Classification:

F16B 35/06

US Classification:

411401, 411383

Abstract:

A termination system which attaches a conventional threaded rod or bolt to a cable. An anchor is attached to an end of a cable using known techniques—such as potting. A threaded rod or bolt is placed on the anchor, pointing away from the direction of the cable. The rod or bolt is mechanically attached to the anchor using several different techniques. The result is an anchor assembly including a threaded protruding shaft. Because the assembly uses an inexpensive prior art rod or bolt, the machining operations are confined to small components needing relatively little material removal.

US Patent:

8236219, Aug 7, 2012

Filed:

Feb 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/658925

Inventors:

Richard V. Campbell - Tallahassee FL, US
Kevin J. Barefield - Opelika AL, US

Assignee:

Bright Technologies, Inc. - Havana FL

International Classification:

B29C 45/14

US Classification:

264261, 264263, 2642711, 264275

Abstract:

A process for forcibly infusing liquid potting compound into the strands of a cable in order to attach an anchor to the cable. The process uses a strand cavity within an anchor that encloses the exposed strands. The strand cavity is sealed. Liquid potting compound is then forced into the strand cavity, where it runs around and through the exposed strands. A second venting passage is preferably employed, so that the liquid potting compound flows through the mold without trapping any substantial air pockets.