Patents by Inventor Matthew G. Wellborn

Matthew G. Wellborn 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).

  • Modular conductor connector assemblies and connecting methods
    Patent number: 10637166
    Abstract: Conductor connector assemblies and methods for connecting conductors and conductor connector assemblies are provided. An assembly includes a base attachment accessory extending between a first end and a second end. The base attachment accessory further defines a bore hole extending therein from the second end. The base attachment accessory further includes an internal thread in the bore hole. The assembly further includes a barrel assembly connectable to the base attachment accessory. The barrel assembly includes a barrel extending between a first end and a second end. The barrel assembly further includes a rod extending from the first end of the barrel and an external thread on the rod. The external thread is mateable with the internal thread. The barrel assembly further defines a conductor passage extending into the barrel from the second end thereof. The barrel is radially compressible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Steven E. Kranz, Matthew G. Wellborn, Wayne L. Quesnel
  • MODULAR CONDUCTOR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND CONNECTING METHODS
    Publication number: 20200119466
    Abstract: Conductor connector assemblies and methods for connecting conductors and conductor connector assemblies are provided. An assembly includes a base attachment accessory extending between a first end and a second end. The base attachment accessory further defines a bore hole extending therein from the second end. The base attachment accessory further includes an internal thread in the bore hole. The assembly further includes a barrel assembly connectable to the base attachment accessory. The barrel assembly includes a barrel extending between a first end and a second end. The barrel assembly further includes a rod extending from the first end of the barrel and an external thread on the rod. The external thread is mateable with the internal thread. The barrel assembly further defines a conductor passage extending into the barrel from the second end thereof. The barrel is radially compressible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Steven E. Kranz, Matthew G. Wellborn, Wayne L. Quesnel