Patents Assigned to John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130203287Abstract: A port assembly comprising an outer housing having a first end and a second end, wherein the outer housing is configured to receive a coaxial cable through the second end, wherein the outer housing is configured to mate with a coupling member of a corresponding coaxial cable connector, a clamp disposed within the outer housing, the clamp including a first compression surface, a second compression surface, wherein the second compression surface opposingly corresponds to the first compression surface, and wherein the first compression surface and the second compression surface cooperate via axial compression to secure an outer conductor of the coaxial cable is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130196539Abstract: An electronics package assembly includes a housing having an opening and defining an internal cavity. The electronic package assembly further includes a printed circuit board assembly sealing and covering the opening of the housing, the printed circuit board assembly having an internal side facing the internal cavity and an opposing external side. The printed circuit board assembly includes a dielectric substrate and a conductive layer bonded to the dielectric substrate. The printed circuit board assembly further includes a surface-mounted electronic device electromechanically coupled to the conductive layer, the surface-mounted device positioned within the internal cavity of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130183858Abstract: Coaxial cable connectors. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable connector for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer, an outer conductor, and a jacket. The coaxial cable connector includes an internal connector structure, an external connector structure, and a conductive pin. The external connector structure cooperates with the internal connector structure to define a cylindrical gap that is configured to receive an increased-diameter section of the outer conductor. The external connector structure is configured to be clamped around the increased-diameter section so as to radially compress the increased-diameter section between the external connector structure and the internal connector structure. The conductive pin is configured to deform the inner conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130183857Abstract: A post having a coaxial cable connector comprising a post, a coupling element configured to engage the post, and a connector body configured to engage the post and receive the coaxial cable, when the connector is in an assembled state, the connector body including: an integral body biasing element having a coupling element contact portion, and an annular groove configured to allow the integral body biasing element to deflect along the axial direction, wherein the integral body biasing element is configured to exert a biasing force against the coupling element sufficient to axially urge the inward lip of the coupling element away from the connector body and toward the flange of the post to improve electrical grounding reliability between the coupling element and the post, even when the post is not in contact with the interface port is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Publication number: 20130183856Abstract: A center conductor engagement member comprising a resilient contact region having a first end and a second end, the resilient contact region being substantially curvilinear from the first end to the second end, wherein the second end of the resilient contact region is secured by a body portion, and an insert engageable with the second end of the resilient contact region to retain the second end of the resilient contact region is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130178173Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for minimizing oscillation of an amplifier in an antenna system are provided. These embodiments can comprise passive circuitry in the form of a coupling simulator that includes passive elements selected and combined to generate an output with properties that can cancel or substantially reduce a coupled input as between two antennas in the antenna system. In one example, the coupling simulator may include a phase-shifting device and an attenuating device, each of which have properties with values selected based on parameters that result from the relationship between the antennas of the antenna system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Publication number: 20130178097Abstract: A connector comprising a connector body having a first end and a second end, the connector body configured to receive a prepared coaxial cable, the prepared coaxial cable including an outer conductor and a center conductor, a clamp disposed within the connector body, the clamp including an internally threaded portion and a ramped surface, wherein the clamp threadably engages the prepared coaxial cable, a moveable ramped component disposed within the connector body, the moveable ramped component including an internally ramped surface, and a compression member configured for axial movable engagement with the connector body, wherein, upon axial compression of the compression member, the outer conductor flares out and is pressed between the ramped surface of the clamp and the internally ramped surface of the moveable ramped component is provided. Furthermore, a clamp and an associated method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Publication number: 20130143439Abstract: A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body having a first end and a second end, wherein the connector body is configured to receive a coaxial cable through the second end, a first cooperating surface disposed within the connector body, wherein the first cooperating surface is a surface of a clamp, the clamp is configured to threadably engage an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, and a second cooperating surface, wherein the second cooperating surface cooperates with the first cooperating surface to collapse an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, wherein at least a portion of the second cooperating surface malleably deforms to a variable axial thickness of a non-uniform collapsed portion of the outer conductor is provided. An associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130137300Abstract: A coaxial cable connector including a connector body having a forward end, a rearward end, and a hollow cavity adjacent the forward end, the hollow cavity having an inward facing lip, a first insulator configured to fit within the hollow cavity in such a way that the inward facing lip resists removal of the first insulator from the hollow cavity, the first insulator having a central hole, a center conductor contact having a socket end and a pin end, the socket end located within the connector body toward the rearward end, the pin end passing through the central hole of the first insulator, a spring contact configured to fit into the socket end of the center conductor contact, and a second insulator having a central passageway, the second insulator having a first end and a second end, the first end adjacent the socket end of the center conductor contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130133019Abstract: A network interface device including a signal splitter which conducts CATV signals through an active branch circuit, the active branch circuit including an active signal conditioner which modifies characteristics of active branch signals conducted through the active branch circuit, a sensor connected to sense normal, inoperative and abnormally operative conditions, the sensor removing a control signal indicative of inoperative and abnormal operating conditions, a selectable switch connected to the active branch circuit, the selectable switch communicating the CATV signals between the CATV network and the subscriber devices when in an activated position, and the selectable switch passing the signals to a signal reduction path when in a deactivated position, the selectable switch assuming the deactivated position in response to the de-assertion of the control signal, and a phase cancellation circuit connected to the signal reduction path.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130125193Abstract: A community access or cable television (CATV) entry adapter interfaces a CATV network to subscriber devices at a subscriber premises. The CATV entry adapter is remotely disabled or enabled through the CATV network to prevent or allow downstream CATV signals from reaching subscriber devices connected to the adapter. The CATV entry adapter is also adapted to function as a hub in a MoCA network independently of whether the CATV entry adapter is disabled or enabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A PPCInventor: Chad Tyrone Wells
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Publication number: 20130115805Abstract: A cover and a system of covers for placement in sealed relation over a connector or a pair of connectors that is or are adapted to terminate a cable or splice together a pair of cables. The covers include a cable end that sealingly receives a cable therein, an elongated body that provides secure cover to a cable connector, and an end that abuts a bulkhead or sealingly engages with a second cover when used in a splicing application.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130115795Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130115809Abstract: A port for providing electrical continuity to a coaxial cable connector comprising an outer housing having a first end and a second end, the outer housing configured to terminate a coaxial cable connector at one or both of a first end and a second end, and a biasing member disposed within the outer housing to bias a post of the coaxial cable to extend continuity between the port and a mated connector is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130115812Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130115813Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Assoicates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130115811Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventor: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130109230Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Patent number: D691961Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Natoli, Adam T. Nugent, Gerhard Refle, Bernhard Strasser, Werner Wild
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Patent number: D692389Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Natoli, Adam T. Nugent, Gerhard Refle, Bernhard Strasser, Werner Wild