Patents Assigned to Judd Wire, Inc.
  • Low smoke, low toxicity fiber optic cable
    Patent number: 7187829
    Abstract: A low smoke, low toxicity fiber optic cable that provides an intermediate surface that facilitates bonding to optical connectors such as LC connectors, is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the inventive cable exhibits improved dimensional stability by minimizing or eliminating shrinkage stress on the optic fiber core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Judd Wire, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Anderson, Jeffrey S. Doak, George Gong, Young Joon Kim, Jun Hong Yi
  • Lightweight composite electrical conductors and cables incorporating same
    Patent number: 7049522
    Abstract: Lightweight composite electrical conductors made up of a plastic matrix or plastic core, a plurality of electrical conductors either embedded within the plastic matrix or circumferentially surrounding an outer surface of the plastic core, and at least one insulating layer, as well as, cables incorporating one or more of these conductors, are provided. The inventive composite conductors and cables are particularly useful for automotive and aircraft wire and cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Judd Wire, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Joon Kim, Jun Hong Yi, James E. Zellmann
  • Fiber optic cable demonstrating improved dimensional stability
    Patent number: 6898354
    Abstract: A fiber optic cable that employs a dual layer jacket and that demonstrates improved dimensional stability over a wide temperature range, is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the inventive cable is flame-retardant and, upon flaming, smoke suppressed and non-hazardous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Judd Wire, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Joon Kim, Francis A. Gnatek, Jeffrey S. Doak
  • Multi-layer insulation system for electrical conductors
    Patent number: 6781063
    Abstract: A multi-layer insulation system for electrical conductors, an insulated electrical conductor, a process for preparing an insulated conductor, and an insulated conductor prepared by such a process are provided. The insulated electrical conductors are lightweight, qualify for temperature ratings of up to approximately 230° C., and demonstrate mechanical durability and hydrolysis resistance. As such, these insulated conductors are particularly useful for aircraft wire and cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Judd Wire, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Joon Kim, Zeng Wan, Jun Hong Yi
  • Dual layer insulation system
    Patent number: 6638617
    Abstract: A low-smoke, highly flame-retardant and flexible dual layer insulation system, which demonstrates improved cut-through resistance, is provided. The inventive insulation system, which is suitable for use as an outer covering for wires or conductors, comprises a cross-linked, highly flame-retardant and halogen-free first insulating layer and a tough, flexible second insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Judd Wire, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Joon Kim, Anthony E. Listro, Akshay H. Trivedi
  • Melt-processable, crosslinkable coating compositions
    Patent number: 6287692
    Abstract: A crosslinked coating composition that demonstrates excellent resistance to fuel, flame and high temperature in addition to good mechanical properties including high flexibility, high elongation and tensile strength, abrasion and pinch resistance is provided. The composition is based on a blend of HDPE homopolymers and high-VA-content EVA copolymers and is useful as an insulating material for wires or cables used in automotive gas-tank passthrough applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Judd Wire, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiazhong Luo, Anthony E. Listro
  • Polyamide coating compositions having a balance of resistance properties
    Patent number: 6063496
    Abstract: Polyamide coating compositions that demonstrate strength and toughness, flame and corrosion resistance and resistance to hydrolysis and thermal degradation at coating thicknesses of less than or equal to 0.25 mm or 0.15 mm are provided. Such coating compositions are extremely useful for coating wires or cables that are housed in automotive electrical harnesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Judd Wire, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Jozokos, Young Joon Kim, Wei Zhu
  • Polyamide coating compositions having a balance of resistance properties
    Patent number: 5811490
    Abstract: Polyamide coating compositions that demonstrate strength and toughness, flame and corrosion resistance and resistance to hydrolysis and thermal degradation at coating thicknesses of less than or equal to 0.25 mm or 0.15 mm are provided. Such coating compositions are extremely useful for coating wires or cables that are housed in automotive electrical harnesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Judd Wire, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Jozokos, Young Joon Kim, Wei Zhu