Patents Assigned to John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
  • CORRUGATED COAXIAL CABLE PREPARATION
    Publication number: 20120102733
    Abstract: A method for preparing a terminal end of a cable to connect to a cable connector is provided. The method includes stripping a jacket, an insulating layer, and a corrugated outer conductor from a first section of a coaxial cable, stripping the jacket from a second section of the coaxial cable, and axially advancing a terminal end of the corrugated outer conductor beyond a terminal end of the insulating layer, resulting in an open section of the corrugated coaxial cable having an open space between the corrugated outer conductor and the inner conductor. A tool for accomplishing the foregoing is further provided, and includes first and second opposing jaws that engage the inner and outer conductors, respectively, such that operating the tool causes a terminal end of the outer conductor to axially advance toward the terminal end of the inner conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: Werner Karl Wild
  • COAXIAL CABLE CENTER CONDUCTOR HAVING MULTIPLE PRECOAT LAYERS
    Publication number: 20120103658
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable that includes a center conductor and a first precoat layer surrounding and adjacent to the center conductor. The first precoat layer is configured to prevent moisture located circumferentially outward to the first precoat layer from contacting the center conductor. The coaxial cable includes a second precoat layer surrounding and adjacent to the first precoat layer. The second precoat layer is configured to prevent moisture located circumferentially outwardly to the second precoat layer from contacting the first precoat layer. The coaxial cable further includes a dielectric surrounding and adjacent to the second precoat layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: ALAN JOHN AMATO
  • Connector having a continuity member
    Patent number: 8167636
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body attached to a post, wherein the post includes a flange, a port coupling element rotatable about the post, and a continuity member positioned within a cavity, the cavity being located on an outer surface of the flange of the post, wherein the continuity member establishes and maintains electrical and physical contact between the post and the port coupling element. Furthermore, an associated method for maintaining ground continuity with a coaxial cable port is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Dielectric sealing member and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 8167635
    Abstract: A connector having a sealing member is provided, wherein the sealing member prevents environmental elements, such as rainwater from entering the connector. Furthermore, a sealing member placed on the inner surface of a post forming a barrier against moisture and other contaminants proximate the second end of the post is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger D. Mathews
  • Connector having electrical continuity about an inner dielectric and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 8167646
    Abstract: A connector having a conductive member is provided, wherein the conductive member electrically couples a dielectric and a post, thereby establishing electrical continuity about an inner dielectric throughout the connector. Furthermore, the conductive member facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger D. Mathews
  • COAXIAL CABLE CENTER CONDUCTOR PRECOAT LAYER
    Publication number: 20120097423
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable that includes a center conductor. The coaxial cable further includes a precoat layer surrounding and adjacent to the center conductor. The precoat layer is configured to prevent moisture located circumferentially outward to the precoat layer from contacting the center conductor. Further, the coaxial cable includes a dielectric surrounding and adjacent to the precoat layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: ALAN JOHN AMATO
  • CONNECTOR WITH INTERNALLY ACTUATED THREAD SEAL
    Publication number: 20120100738
    Abstract: A cable connection assembly comprising a moisture migration prevention component located entirely within a nut component, and a threaded actuator integrated entirely within the nut component of said assembly, wherein upon attachment of the nut component onto a threaded port, the threaded actuator engages the threaded port, wherein upon an initial actuation of the nut component, the threaded actuator axially advances to a partially engaged position and axially advances the moisture migration prevention component, wherein continued actuation of the nut component further axially advances the threaded actuator to a fully engaged position and compresses the moisture migration prevention component to exhibit moisture migration prevention at a location external to a plurality of threads of the threaded port engaged within said connection assembly is provided. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Palinkas, Eric Purdy, Jonathan Shannon, Trevor Ehret
  • DIELECTRIC SEALING MEMBER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120094518
    Abstract: A connector having a sealing member is provided, wherein the sealing member prevents environmental elements, such as rainwater from entering the connector. Furthermore, a sealing member placed on the inner surface of a post forming a barrier against moisture and other contaminants proximate the second end of the post is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES INC.
    Inventor: Roger D. Mathews
  • CONNECTOR HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY ABOUT AN INNER DIELECTRIC AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120094531
    Abstract: A connector having a conductive member is provided, wherein the conductive member electrically couples a dielectric and a post, thereby establishing electrical continuity about an inner dielectric throughout the connector. Furthermore, the conductive member facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates Inc.
    Inventor: Roger D. Mathews
  • CABLE CARRYING CASE
    Publication number: 20120091249
    Abstract: A cable carrying case is provided, an embodiment of the case having two halves, a first half and a second half that are coupled together at a first fastener, the first and second halves pivoting between an open and a closed position around the first fastener. An embodiment of the case further comprises a cylindrical protrusion that is releasably attached to the inner surface of the first half at a receiving port and releasably attached to the receiving port of the second half upon the case being closed. In the closed position, the cylindrical protrusion supports the weight of a spool of cable that has been placed thereon, and the spool may rotate about the cylindrical protrusion to dispense the cable from within the case as the cable is pulled from the case. Once the cable is depleted, the case may be opened and the spool of cable can be replaced with a new spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Carl Crossett, Cary Lynne Mullin, Jacqueline Busco, Brian Keith Hanson
  • CONNECTOR HAVING A CONSTANT CONTACT NUT
    Publication number: 20120094532
    Abstract: A connector comprising a connector body attached to a post, the post including a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, and a flange proximate the second end portion, a port coupling element rotatably attached to the post, wherein the port coupling element has a first end and a second end, and a plurality of openings on the port coupling element, the plurality of openings extending a distance toward the first end from the second end of the port coupling element. Furthermore, a method of maintaining ground continuity in a connector comprising the steps providing a connector body attached to a post, the post having a first end, an opposing second end, and port coupling element having a plurality of openings positioned thereon, and biasing the port coupling element in a position of interference with the post is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • ELONGATE MEMBER ATTACHMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120090145
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an elongate member attachment apparatus. The apparatus includes a main body capable of being pulled through at least one space. The main body has a bore-shaped opening that is receptive of an end of an elongate member. The apparatus further includes a fastening mechanism configured to secure the elongate member within the bore-shaped opening of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES INC.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR COMPRESSION TOOL AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120090169
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable connector compression tool including an actuator and a body in operable communication with the actuator. The coaxial cable connector compression tool includes a first set of jaws operably associated with the body and dimensioned to receive and engage a first coaxial cable connector, the first set of jaws including a first recess and a second set of jaws operably associated with the body and dimensioned to receive and engage a second coaxial cable connector having different dimensions than the first coaxial cable connector, the second set of jaws including a second recess, wherein the first recess and the second recess reside on a single plane and extend in non-parallel directions. Further, the actuator is configured to trigger compression of both the first and second set of jaws at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Natoli, John H. Koeppel
  • CONNECTOR HAVING A CONTINUITY MEMBER
    Publication number: 20120094530
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body attached to a post, wherein the post includes a flange, a port coupling element rotatable about the post, and a continuity member positioned within a cavity, the cavity being located on an outer surface of the flange of the post, wherein the continuity member establishes and maintains electrical and physical contact between the post and the port coupling element. Furthermore, an associated method for maintaining ground continuity with a coaxial cable port is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • LOCKING AUDIO PLUG
    Publication number: 20120094521
    Abstract: An audio plug connector device comprising an audio plug body, a connector portion coupled to the audio plug body, and an expanding member extending from the audio plug body, wherein the expanding member radially expands from a first diameter to a second diameter to prevent disengagement from a receptacle is provided. Furthermore, an associated method of locking an audio plug into an audio jack is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES INC.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Variable impedance adapter for tuning system performance
    Patent number: 8159317
    Abstract: A variable impedance adapter that has a value of characteristic impedance that is responsive to changes in the configuration of the adapter. In one embodiment, the variable impedance adapter includes an elongated section and a telescoping section that surround a center conductor that transmits an electrical signal across the adapter. A pair of tuning elements is disposed on a portion of the center conductor, one or more of the elements being shaped and configured to move along the center conductor amongst a plurality of positions in response to relative movement between the elongated section and the telescoping section. The first position and the second position correspond to different values of characteristic impedance of the variable impedance adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Connector having a conductively coated member and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 8157589
    Abstract: A connector having a conductively coated member is provided, wherein the connector comprises a connector body capable of sealing and securing a coaxial cable, and further wherein the conductively coated member, such as an O-ring, physically seals the connector, electrically couples the connector and the coaxial cable, facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Krenceski, Roger Mathews, Noah Montena
  • CONNECTOR CONTACT FOR TUBULAR CENTER CONDUCTOR
    Publication number: 20120088381
    Abstract: A contact assembly comprising: a contact pin having a first end and a second end, the contact pin including a ramped portion, and a contact sleeve retainably attached to the first end of the contact pin, the contact sleeve having a flanged end and a non-flanged end, wherein the contact sleeve includes a one or more fingers, wherein, when in a first position, clearance exists between the contact sleeve and the contact pin, wherein, when in a second position, the one or more fingers of the contact sleeve engage an inner surface of a tubular center conductor to increase a moving force required to displace the contact assembly within the tubular center conductor is provided. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Werner Karl Wild, Adam Thomas Nugent
  • CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR CORRUGATED COAXIAL CABLE
    Publication number: 20120088407
    Abstract: A compression connector for connecting to a coaxial cable is provided. The compression connector is provided in a first state for fitting onto an end of the cable, after which it may be compressed to a second state, thereby joining the connector to the cable to make a coaxial cable assembly. The connector is comprised of a tubular connector body and a compression cap structured to slidably engage the second end of the tubular body. The connector is further internally configured with means for collapsing the first exposed corrugation of the outer conductor of the coaxial cable in the axial direction when the compression cap is compressed onto the tubular connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher P. Natoli
  • CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR CORRUGATED COAXIAL CABLE
    Publication number: 20120088404
    Abstract: A connector comprising a connector body comprising a first end, a second end, and an inner bore defined between the first and second ends of the body, a compression member comprising a first end, a second end, and an inner bore defined between the first and second ends of the cap, the first end of the compression member being structured to engage the second end of the connector body, a clamp comprising a first end, a second end, an inner bore defined between the first and second ends of the clamp, wherein the clamp facilitates threadable insertion of a coaxial cable, and a compression surface disposed within the connector body, wherein axial advancement of the compression member facilitates the clamp being axially advanced into proximity with the compression surface such that the clamp and the compression surface transmit force between one another is provided. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Werner Karl Wild, Adam Thomas Nugent