Patents by Inventor Matthew P. Galla
Matthew P. Galla 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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Patent number: 11431100Abstract: Lensed antennas are provided that include a plurality of radiating elements and a lens positioned to receive electromagnetic radiation from at least one of the radiating elements, the lens comprising a composite dielectric material. The composite dielectric material comprises expandable gas-filled microspheres that are mixed with an inert binder, dielectric support materials such as foamed microspheres and particles of conductive material that are mixed together.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Matthew P. Galla, Christiaan Radelet, Hans Bols
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Publication number: 20220187555Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to structures and designs that allow gels to be used to conform freely to optical cables while simultaneously minimizing the displacement of the gel due to deformation forces acting on the gel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Matthew P. GALLA
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Patent number: 11283186Abstract: Lensed antennas are provided that include a plurality of radiating elements and a lens positioned to receive electromagnetic radiation from at least one of the radiating elements, the lens comprising a composite dielectric material. The composite dielectric material comprises expandable gas-filled microspheres that are mixed with an inert binder, dielectric support materials such as foamed microspheres and particles of conductive material that are mixed together.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Matthew P. Galla, Scott Lynn Michaelis, Igor Timofeev
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Patent number: 11215778Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to structures and designs that allow gels to be used to conform freely to optical cables while simultaneously minimizing the displacement of the gel due to deformation forces acting on the gel.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventor: Matthew P. Galla
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Publication number: 20210011240Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to structures and designs that allow gels to be used to conform freely to optical cables while simultaneously minimizing the displacement of the gel due to deformation forces acting on the gelType: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Matthew P. GALLA
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Patent number: 10641800Abstract: Provided are devices for electrical connectors to provide indication that the electrical connectors are not energized. Devices include a first indicator that includes a first indication technology that is configured to provide a first visual indication corresponding to a voltage of a primary conductor and a second indicator that includes a second indication technology that is different from the first indication technology and that is configured to provide a second visual indication corresponding to the voltage of the primary conductor.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew P. Galla, Harry G. Yaworski
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Patent number: 10446345Abstract: A reflowable thermal fuse including a fuse body, a conductive composite element disposed within the fuse body, first and second conductive terminals connected to the conductive composite element and extending out of the fuse body, a removable barrier covering a surface of the conductive composite element and in electrical communication with the first and second conductive terminals, and a solvent element disposed on the removable barrier and separated from the conductive composite element by the removable barrier, wherein the removable barrier has a fusing temperature that is greater than a reflow temperature of the reflowable thermal fuse.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Matthew P. Galla, Jianhua Chen
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Publication number: 20190214208Abstract: A reflowable thermal fuse including a fuse body, a conductive composite element disposed within the fuse body, first and second conductive terminals connected to the conductive composite element and extending out of the fuse body, a removable barrier covering a surface of the conductive composite element and in electrical communication with the first and second conductive terminals, and a solvent element disposed on the removable barrier and separated from the conductive composite element by the removable barrier, wherein the removable barrier has a fusing temperature that is greater than a reflow temperature of the reflowable thermal fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Matthew P. Galla, Jianhua Chen
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Publication number: 20180166789Abstract: Lensed antennas are provided that include a plurality of radiating elements and a lens positioned to receive electromagnetic radiation from at least one of the radiating elements, the lens comprising a composite dielectric material. The composite dielectric material comprises expandable gas-filled microspheres that are mixed with an inert binder, dielectric support materials such as foamed microspheres and particles of conductive material that are mixed together.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Matthew P. Galla, Christiaan Radelet, Hans Bols
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Patent number: 9887057Abstract: A fuse includes first, second, and third terminals disposed on a substrate. Respective ends of one or more primary conductors of the fuse are connected to one of the first and the second terminals. The primary conductors have a first conductivity and are configured to open when a primary current between the first and the second terminals exceeds a first predetermined threshold. One or more secondary conductors have an end connected to the third terminal. The secondary conductors are configured to ignite when a secondary current through the secondary conductors exceeds a second predetermined threshold. When ignited, the secondary conductors open the primary conductors to thereby stop the primary current.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Johnny Lam, Martyn A. Matthiesen, Matthew P. Galla, Jianhua Chen
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Publication number: 20170279202Abstract: Lensed antennas are provided that include a plurality of radiating elements and a lens positioned to receive electromagnetic radiation from at least one of the radiating elements, the lens comprising a composite dielectric material. The composite dielectric material comprises expandable gas-filled microspheres that are mixed with an inert binder, dielectric support materials such as foamed microspheres and particles of conductive material that are mixed together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Matthew P. Galla, Scott Lynn Michaelis, Igor Timofeev
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Patent number: 9695334Abstract: Oxygen barrier compositions for electrical devices and their related methods are provided. In certain embodiments, the oxygen barrier compositions comprise a meta-substituted aromatic resin and an additional aromatic epoxy resin. In some embodiments, the compositions have a chlorine content of less than approximately 1000 ppm. The compositions may have an oxygen permeability of less than approximately 0.4 cm3·mm/m2·atm·day at approximately 0% relative humidity and approximately 23° C. In certain embodiments, methods of curing the oxygen barrier compositions comprise partially curing the composition where, the partial cure is achieved through ultraviolet radiation or heat.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Littlefuse, Inc.Inventors: Josh H. Golden, Matthew P. Galla, Luis A. Navarro
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Patent number: 9620318Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a substrate with first and second electrodes connected to the circuit to be protected. The circuit protection device also includes a heater element. A sensing element facilitates an electrical connection between the first and second electrodes. A flux material is provided around the sensing element. In a preferred embodiment, the flux contains a first component that is a polar material and a second component that is a non-polar material. A spring element exerts a force on the sensing element. The sensing element resists the force applied by the spring element. Upon detection of an activation, or fault, condition, the sensing element loses resilience and no longer resists the force exerted by the spring element, resulting in the spring element severing the electrical connection between the first and second electrodes. The flux allows the spring element to sever the electrical connection without dragging the sensing element.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Littlefuse, Inc.Inventors: Martyn A. Matthiesen, Jianhua Chen, Matthew P. Galla, Anthony Vranicar, Wayne Montoya, Christopher Pasma
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Publication number: 20170010311Abstract: Provided are devices for electrical connectors to provide indication that the electrical connectors are not energized. Devices include a first indicator that includes a first indication technology that is configured to provide a first visual indication corresponding to a voltage of a primary conductor and a second indicator that includes a second indication technology that is different from the first indication technology and that is configured to provide a second visual indication corresponding to the voltage of the primary conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Matthew P. Galla, Harry G. Yaworski
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Patent number: 9431203Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a housing, which includes first and second electrodes. The device includes a conductive slider inside the housing. At a first location within the housing, the slider provides an electrical connection between the first and second electrodes. At a second location within the housing, the slider does not provide the electrical connection. A spring is secured to and stretched between the slider and an inner side of the housing such that the spring is held in tension in an expanded state. The slider is held at the first location by a solder between the slider and the first and second electrodes. After the device is armed, detection of an over-temperature condition causes the solder to begin to melt and the spring to compress and pull the slider to the second location within the housing, thus severing the electrical connection between the first and second electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Shelomon Patrick Doblack, Jianhua Chen, Matthew P. Galla
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Publication number: 20160002492Abstract: Oxygen barrier compositions for electrical devices and their related methods are provided. In certain embodiments, the oxygen barrier compositions comprise a meta-substituted aromatic resin and an additional aromatic epoxy resin. In some embodiments, the compositions have a chlorine content of less than approximately 1000 ppm. The compositions may have an oxygen permeability of less than approximately 0.4 cm3·mm/m2·atm·day at approximately 0% relative humidity and approximately 23° C. In certain embodiments, methods of curing the oxygen barrier compositions comprise partially curing the composition where, the partial cure is achieved through ultraviolet radiation or heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Josh H. Golden, Matthew P. Galla, Luis A. Navarro
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Patent number: 9136195Abstract: Oxygen barrier compositions for electrical devices and their related methods are provided. In certain embodiments, the oxygen barrier compositions comprise a meta-substituted aromatic resin and an additional aromatic epoxy resin. In some embodiments, the compositions have a chlorine content of less than approximately 1000 ppm. The compositions may have an oxygen permeability of less than approximately 0.4 cm3·mm/m2·atm·day at approximately 0% relative humidity and approximately 23° C. In certain embodiments, methods of curing the oxygen barrier compositions comprise partially curing the composition where, the partial cure is achieved through ultraviolet radiation or heat.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Josh H. Golden, Matthew P. Galla, Luis A. Navarro
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Patent number: 9054445Abstract: An electrical connector for forming a mechanical and electrical coupling with an electrical conductor includes a tubular housing, at least one jaw member, a sealant containment membrane, and a sealant. The tubular housing has a connector axis. The housing defines a conductor receiving opening and an interior cavity each configured to receive the conductor along the connector axis. The at least one jaw member is configured to clamp the conductor within the interior cavity. The sealant containment membrane is disposed in the interior cavity and defines a sealant chamber. The sealant is contained in the sealant chamber in the interior cavity to environmentally protect an electrical contact engagement between the conductor and the electrical connector when the conductor is clamped in the interior cavity by the at least one jaw member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Brasil LTDAInventors: Edward O'Sullivan, Jose Alexandre La Salvia, Charles Hills, Matthew P. Galla, Mahmoud K. Seraj, George Triantopoulos
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Patent number: 9054446Abstract: An electrical connector for forming a mechanical and electrical coupling with an electrical conductor includes a tubular housing, at least one jaw member, a sealant containment membrane, and a sealant. The tubular housing has a connector axis. The housing defines a conductor receiving opening and an interior cavity each configured to receive the conductor along the connector axis. The at least one jaw member is configured to clamp the conductor within the interior cavity. The sealant containment membrane is disposed in the interior cavity and defines a sealant chamber. The sealant is contained in the sealant chamber in the interior cavity to environmentally protect an electrical contact engagement between the conductor and the electrical connector when the conductor is clamped in the interior cavity by the at least one jaw member.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Brasil LTDAInventors: Edward O'Sullivan, Jose Alexandre La Salvia, Charles Hills, Matthew P. Galla, Mahmoud K. Seraj, George Triantopoulos
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Publication number: 20140273575Abstract: An electrical connector for forming a mechanical and electrical coupling with an electrical conductor includes a tubular housing, at least one jaw member, a sealant containment membrane, and a sealant. The tubular housing has a connector axis. The housing defines a conductor receiving opening and an interior cavity each configured to receive the conductor along the connector axis. The at least one jaw member is configured to clamp the conductor within the interior cavity. The sealant containment membrane is disposed in the interior cavity and defines a sealant chamber. The sealant is contained in the sealant chamber in the interior cavity to environmentally protect an electrical contact engagement between the conductor and the electrical connector when the conductor is clamped in the interior cavity by the at least one jaw member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicants: Tyco Electronics Brasil LTDA, Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Edward O'Sullivan, Jose Alexandre La Salvia, Charles Hills, Matthew P. Galla, Mahmoud K. Seraj, George Triantopoulos