Patents by Inventor Joe Cignarale
Joe Cignarale 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: 20180355462Abstract: Methods of applying aluminum coating layers over copper wires are disclosed. A first method may include applying aluminum powder to the surface of a rod, passing the rod through a first set of compression rolls thereby forcing the aluminum powder into a compacted preform around the rod, and heating the rod covered by the preform at 550° C. to 620° C. Further, the heated preform coated rod is passed through a second set of compression rolls thereby obtaining an aluminum coated copper rod. A second method includes disposing a copper rod inside an aluminum tube having an inner layer formed of brazing aluminum alloy, reducing the diameter of the tube's inner surface to match the copper rod, and heating the composite tube-rod such that the inner layer of the brazing alloy fuses to the rod. Another method includes passing the copper rod through a spray of metallic aluminum.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: David Payne, Joe Cignarale, Dan Nettles, Apollo Arce, Scotty Osment
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Patent number: 10077493Abstract: Methods of applying aluminum coating layers over copper wires are disclosed. A first method may include applying aluminum powder to the surface of a rod, passing the rod through a first set of compression rolls thereby forcing the aluminum powder into a compacted preform around the rod, and heating the rod covered by the preform at 550° C. to 620° C. Further, the heated preform coated rod is passed through a second set of compression rolls thereby obtaining an aluminum coated copper rod. A second method includes disposing a copper rod inside an aluminum tube having an inner layer formed of brazing aluminum alloy, reducing the diameter of the tube's inner surface to match the copper rod, and heating the composite tube-rod such that the inner layer of the brazing alloy fuses to the rod. Another method includes passing the copper rod through a spray of metallic aluminum.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: David Payne, Joe Cignarale, Dan Nettles, Apollo Arce, Scotty Osment
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Publication number: 20170145555Abstract: Methods of applying aluminum coating layers over copper wires are disclosed. A first method may include applying aluminum powder to the surface of a rod, passing the rod through a first set of compression rolls thereby forcing the aluminum powder into a compacted preform around the rod, and heating the rod covered by the preform at 550° C. to 620° C. Further, the heated preform coated rod is passed through a second set of compression rolls thereby obtaining an aluminum coated copper rod. A second method includes disposing a copper rod inside an aluminum tube having an inner layer formed of brazing aluminum alloy, reducing the diameter of the tube's inner surface to match the copper rod, and heating the composite tube-rod such that the inner layer of the brazing alloy fuses to the rod. Another method includes passing the copper rod through a spray of metallic aluminum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: David PAYNE, Joe CIGNARALE, Dan NETTLES, Apollo ARCE, Scotty OSMENT
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Patent number: 9557231Abstract: A sensing cable is provided which includes exposed and/or unexposed optical fibers or wires disposed through the length of the sensing cable. The sensing cable includes a slotted core which is a one-piece integral member having a plurality of channels formed on a perimeter of the slotted core and which extend along a length of the slotted core. The sensing cable includes at least one exposed component which is disposed in a first channel of the plurality of channels and which extends along a length of the first channel. The sensing cable includes at least one unexposed component which is encased by a protective member, and the unexposed component and the protective member are disposed in a second channel of the plurality of channels. The unexposed component and the protective member extend along a length of the second channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Brett Villiger, Craig Stratton, Joe Cignarale, Brian Herbst, Yoshio Hashimoto, Matsuhiro Miyamoto
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Publication number: 20150290738Abstract: Methods of applying aluminum coating layers over copper wires are disclosed. A first method may include applying aluminum powder to the surface of a rod, passing the rod through a first set of compression rolls thereby forcing the aluminum powder into a compacted preform around the rod, and heating the rod covered by the preform at 550° C. to 620° C. Further, the heated preform coated rod is passed through a second set of compression rolls thereby obtaining an aluminum coated copper rod. A second method includes disposing a copper rod inside an aluminum tube having an inner layer formed of brazing aluminum alloy, reducing the diameter of the tube's inner surface to match the copper rod, and heating the composite tube-rod such that the inner layer of the brazing alloy fuses to the rod. Another method includes passing the copper rod through a spray of metallic aluminum.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: David Payne, Joe Cignarale, Dan Nettles, Apollo Arce, Scotty Osment
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Publication number: 20140355942Abstract: An optical fiber cable with an optical fiber, an FR-aramid yarn, and a jacket that can be used as a flame retardant compact drop cable for multiple dwelling units.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Yoshio Hashimoto, Joe Cignarale
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Publication number: 20140226938Abstract: Provided is a sensing cable including a first protective member which encases a first component, a second protective member having a channel portion which encases a second component. The second protective member includes a crescent shape and the second component is disposed in the channel portion of the second protective member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Yoshio Hashimoto, Daniel Belouin, Joe Cignarale, Brett Villiger
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Publication number: 20140212609Abstract: A cable including a core, a strength member surrounding the inner metal tube, and an outer layer surrounding the first layer, wherein the outer layer includes a polycarbonate material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Craig Stratton, Brian Herbst, Joe Cignarale, Brett Villiger, Michael Turenne
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Publication number: 20140056553Abstract: A sensing cable is provided which includes exposed and/or unexposed optical fibers or wires disposed through the length of the sensing cable. The sensing cable includes a slotted core which is a one-piece integral member having a plurality of channels formed on a perimeter of the slotted core and which extend along a length of the slotted core. The sensing cable includes at least one exposed component which is disposed in a first channel of the plurality of channels and which extends along a length of the first channel. The sensing cable includes at least one unexposed component which is encased by a protective member, and the unexposed component and the protective member are disposed in a second channel of the plurality of channels. The unexposed component and the protective member extend along a length of the second channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Brett Villiger, Craig Stratton, Joe Cignarale, Brian Herbst, Yoshio Hashimoto, Matsuhiro Miyamoto
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Publication number: 20130272667Abstract: A cable includes an armored layer comprising a plurality of annular wires and at least one of the plurality of annular wires is composed of a metallic tube and a strengthening member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Yoshio Hashimoto, Joe Cignarale