Patents by Inventor Thomas G. McLaughlin

Thomas G. McLaughlin 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).

  • Communication cable with improved crosstalk attenuation
    Patent number: 9159471
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses directed towards communication cables and barrier tapes for use in communication cables. In an embodiment, the present invention employs conductive segments within the communication cables and/or on the barrier tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignees: Panduit Corp., General Cable Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication Cable with Improved Crosstalk Attenuation
    Publication number: 20150136441
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus directed towards communication cables and barrier tapes for use in communication cables are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the present invention employs conductive segments within the communication cables and/or on the barrier tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicants: GENERAL CABLE TECHNOLOGIES CORP., PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication cable with improved crosstalk attenuation
    Patent number: 9024193
    Abstract: A matrix tape with conductive segments. The conductive segments are preferably provided on two layers of the matrix tape. The conductive segments can be attached to a film with an adhesive. A barrier tape is preferably applied between the cable core and the matrix tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication cable with improved crosstalk attenuation
    Patent number: 8946555
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus directed towards communication cables and barrier tapes for use in communication cables are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the present invention employs conductive segments within the communication cables and/or on the barrier tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication cable with improved crosstalk attenuation
    Patent number: 8927866
    Abstract: A barrier tape used as part of a communication cable has one or more barrier layers of discontinuous conductive segments. Conductive segments of one barrier layer are preferably sized and shaped to overlie gaps between conductive segments of another barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication cable with improved crosstalk attenuation
    Patent number: 8354590
    Abstract: A matrix tape with conductive segments. The conductive segments are preferably provided on two layers of the matrix tape. The conductive segments can be attached to a film with an adhesive. A barrier tape is preferably applied between the cable core and the matrix tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication Cable with Improved Crosstalk Attenuation
    Publication number: 20120267142
    Abstract: A communication cable with a barrier tape to improve crosstalk attenuation. The barrier tape is provided with one or more barrier layers of discontinuous conductive segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicants: GENERAL CABLE TECHNOLOGIES CORP., PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication Cable with Improved Crosstalk Attenuation
    Publication number: 20120222883
    Abstract: A barrier tape used as part of a communication cable is described. The barrier tape is provided with one or more barrier layers of discontinuous conductive segments. Conductive segments of one barrier layer are preferably sized and shaped to overlie gaps between conductive segments of another barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicants: GENERAL CABLE TECHNOLOGIES CORP., PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication cable with improved crosstalk attenuation
    Patent number: 8217267
    Abstract: A communication cable with a barrier tape to improve crosstalk attenuation. The barrier tape is provided with one or more barrier layers of discontinuous conductive segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication cable with improved crosstalk attenuation
    Patent number: 8183462
    Abstract: A barrier tape used as part of a communication cable is described. The barrier tape is provided with one or more barrier layers of discontinuous conductive segments. Conductive segments of one barrier layer are preferably sized and shaped to overlie gaps between conductive segments of another barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication Cable with Improved Crosstalk Attenuation
    Publication number: 20100116521
    Abstract: A communications cable is provided with a matrix tape that attenuates alien crosstalk when cables run near one another. The matrix tape is provided with conductive segments. The conductive segments are preferably provided on two layers of the matrix tape. In one embodiment, the conductive segments are attached to a film with an adhesive. A barrier tape is preferably provided between the cable core and the matrix tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
  • Communication cable with improved crosstalk attenuation
    Publication number: 20090294146
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a barrier tape used as part of a communication cable to improve crosstalk attenuation. The barrier tape is provided with one or more barrier layers of discontinuous conductive segments. Conductive segments of one barrier layer are preferably sized and shaped to overlie gaps between conductive segments of another barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicants: Panduit Corp., General Cable Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp