Patents by Inventor David Wiekhorst

David Wiekhorst 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).

  • Patent number: 11355262
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. The conductor (12) extends along a longitudinal axis and an insulation (14, 14<1>) surrounds the conductor (12). At least on channel (16, 16<1>) in the insulation (14, 14<1>) extends generally along the longitudinal axis to form an insulated conductor. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved insulated conductors are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Spring Stutzman, Jeff Stutzman, Scott Avery Juengst, Frederick W. Johnston, Jim L. Dickman, Robert Kenny
  • Publication number: 20190279785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. The conductor (12) extends along a longitudinal axis and an insulation (14, 14<1>) surrounds the conductor (12). At least on channel (16, 16<1>) in the insulation (14, 14<1>) extends generally along the longitudinal axis to form an insulated conductor. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved insulated conductors are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Spring Stutzman, Jeff Stutzman, Scott Avery Juengst, Frederick W. Johnston, Jim L. Dickman, Robert Kenny
  • Patent number: 10242767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. The conductor (12) extends along a longitudinal axis and an insulation (14, 14<1>) surrounds the conductor (12). At least on channel (16, 16<1>) in the insulation (14, 14<1>) extends generally along the longitudinal axis to form an insulated conductor. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved insulated conductors are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Spring Stutzman, Jeff Stutzman, Scott Avery Juengst, Frederick W. Johnston, Jim L. Dickman, Robert Kenny
  • Publication number: 20170025200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. The conductor (12) extends along a longitudinal axis and an insulation (14, 14<1>) surrounds the conductor (12). At least on channel (16, 16<1>) in the insulation (14, 14<1>) extends generally along the longitudinal axis to form an insulated conductor. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved insulated conductors are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Spring Stutzman, Jeff Stutzman, Scott Avery Juengst, Frederick W. Johnston, Jim L. Dickman, Robert Kenny
  • Patent number: 9336928
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. The conductor (12) extends along a longitudinal axis and an insulation (14, 14<1>) surrounds the conductor (12). At least on channel (16, 16<1>) in the insulation (14, 14<1>) extends generally along the longitudinal axis to form an insulated conductor. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved insulated conductors are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Spring Stutzman, Jeff Stutzman, Scott Avery Juengst, Frederick W. Johnston, Jim L. Dickman, Robert Kenny
  • Patent number: 9142335
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cables made of twisted conductor pairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to twisted pair communication cables for high-speed data communications applications. A twisted pair including at least two conductors extends along a generally longitudinal axis, with an insulation surrounding each of the conductors. The conductors are twisted generally longitudinally along the axis. A cable includes at least two twisted pairs and a filler. At least two of the cables are positioned along generally parallel axes for at least a predefined distance. The cables are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, limiting at least a subset of the following: impedance deviations, signal attenuation, and alien crosstalk along the predefined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Services GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Kenny, Stuart James Reeves, Keith Ford, John W. Grosh, Spring Stutzman, Roger Anderson, David Wiekhorst, Frederick W. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20140166328
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. The conductor (12) extends along a longitudinal axis and an insulation (14, 14<1>) surrounds the conductor (12). At least on channel (16, 16<1>) in the insulation (14, 14<1>) extends generally along the longitudinal axis to form an insulated conductor. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved insulated conductors are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Spring Stutzman, Jeff Stutzman, Scott Avery Juengst, Frederick W. Johnston, Jim L. Dickman, Robert Kenny
  • Patent number: 8624116
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Robert Kenny, Jeff Stutzman, Jim L. Dickman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Spring Stutzman
  • Patent number: 8525030
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Robert Kenny, Jeff Stutzman, Jim L. Dickman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Spring Stutzman
  • Patent number: 8375694
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cables made of twisted conductor pairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to twisted pair communication cables for high-speed data communications applications. A twisted pair including at least two conductors extends along a generally longitudinal axis, with an insulation surrounding each of the conductors. The conductors are twisted generally longitudinally along the axis. A cable includes at least two twisted pairs and a filler. At least two of the cables are positioned along generally parallel axes for at least a predefined distance. The cables are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, limiting at least a subset of the following: impedance deviations, signal attenuation, and alien crosstalk along the predefined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Kenny, Stuart Reeves, Keith Ford, John W. Grosh, Spring Stutzman, Roger Anderson, David Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston
  • Patent number: 8344255
    Abstract: A multi-pair cable having a jacket, including a spacer integrally formed in the jacket. The spacer extends helically about the central axis of the cable. The spacer includes an inner projection that projects radially inward and an outer projection that projects radially outward from the main wall of the jacket. The jacket with the spacer reduces the occurrence of alien crosstalk between adjacent cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Spring Stutzman
  • Patent number: 8237054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Robert Kenny, Jeff Stutzman, Jim L. Dickman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Spring Stutzman
  • Publication number: 20110315427
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: DAVID WIEKHORST, ROBERT KENNY, JEFF STUTZMAN, JIM L. DICKMAN, SCOTT JUENGST, FRED JOHNSTON, SPRING STUTZMAN
  • Publication number: 20110308838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Robert Kenny, Jeff Stutzman, Jim L. Dickman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Spring Stutzman
  • Publication number: 20110308837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Robert Kenny, Jeff Stutzman, Jim L. Dickman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Spring Stutzman
  • Publication number: 20110252635
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cables made of twisted conductor pairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to twisted pair communication cables for high-speed data communications applications. A twisted pair including at least two conductors extends along a generally longitudinal axis, with an insulation surrounding each of the conductors. The conductors are twisted generally longitudinally along the axis. A cable includes at least two twisted pairs and a filler. At least two of the cables are positioned along generally parallel axes for at least a predefined distance. The cables are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, limiting at least a subset of the following: impedance deviations, signal attenuation, and alien crosstalk along the predefined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Kenny, Stuart Reeves, Keith Ford, John W. Grosh, Spring Stutzman, Roger Anderson, David Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston
  • Patent number: 7875800
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cables made of twisted conductor pairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to twisted pair communication cables for high-speed data communications applications. A twisted pair including at least two conductors extends along a generally longitudinal axis, with an insulation surrounding each of the conductors. The conductors are twisted generally longitudinally along the axis. A cable includes at least two twisted pairs and a filler. At least two of the cables are positioned along generally parallel axes for at least a predefined distance. The cables are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, limiting at least a subset of the following: impedance deviations, signal attenuation, and alien crosstalk along the predefined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Kenny, Stuart Reeves, Keith Ford, John W. Grosh, Spring Stutzman, Roger Anderson, David Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston
  • Patent number: 7816606
    Abstract: A telecommunication wire having an electrical conductor is surrounded by an insulator. The insulator includes a main body made of a first polymeric insulator material. The main body defines a plurality of channels that run generally along a length of the electrical conductor. Each channel includes a first region and a second region. The first regions are filled with a second polymeric insulator material having a dielectric constant that is lower than the first polymeric insulator material. The second regions are filled with a gas such as air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: David Wiekhorst
  • Publication number: 20100181093
    Abstract: A multi-pair cable having a jacket, including a spacer integrally formed in the jacket. The spacer extends helically about the central axis of the cable. The spacer includes an inner projection that projects radially inward and an outer projection that projects radially outward from the main wall of the jacket. The jacket with the spacer reduces the occurrence of alien crosstalk between adjacent cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Spring Stutzman
  • Patent number: 7759578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wiekhorst, Robert Kenny, Jeff Stutzman, Jim L. Dickman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Spring Stutzman