Patents Assigned to Neptco JV LLC
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Patent number: 8525031Abstract: A low cost, high performance flexible reinforcement member that can be used for both optical and copper communications cable. The reinforcement members made according to the preferred process are more rigid than known reinforcement members, but are less rigid than glass pultruded rods. Communications cables utilizing these members are lightweight and exhibit an improved combination of strength and flexibility compared to traditional communications cables. Further, these communication cables may then be installed into underground ducts using more economical and faster installation techniques.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2008Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Neptco JV LLCInventors: Thomas P. Hager, Richard N. Lehman, James R. Priest
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Patent number: 8486527Abstract: Fiber reinforcement rods having a combination of reinforcing fiber members coated with a UV curable vinyl ester resin material and a polybutylene terephthalate/polyether glycol or ethylene acrylic acid topcoat layer. The reinforcing fiber members may be S-type fiber members, E-type glass fiber members, a combination thereof, or E-type glass fiber members and/or S-type glass fiber members with high strength synthetic strands of poly (p-phenylene 2,6 benzoisoxazole fiber members. The topcoat layer provides enhanced properties of specific adhesion, enhanced environmental protection, resistance to surface fiber breakage, and to some degree resistance from delamination.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Neptco JV LLCInventors: Thomas P. Hager, Richard N. Lehman
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Patent number: 8406591Abstract: A low cost, high performance, low profile flexible reinforcement member that can be used for both optical and copper communications cable. The reinforcement members made according to the preferred process are more rigid than known reinforcement members, but are less rigid than glass pultruded rods. Communications cables utilizing these members are lightweight and exhibit an improved combination of strength and flexibility compared to traditional communications cables. Further, these communication cables may then be installed into underground ducts using more economical and faster installation techniques.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Neptco JV, LLCInventors: Thomas P. Hager, Richard N. Lehman, James R. Priest
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Patent number: 8313833Abstract: Articles coated with a water-resistant coating that absorbs water to provide the water-resistant effect, and desorbs water when the coating is dried, and a method of providing water resistance and corrosion resistance to articles prepared with such coatings. The coating is formed by applying a composition comprising an aqueous solution of a superabsorbent water-soluble polymer precursor, optionally a viscosity modifying agent, and optionally a lubricant onto the surfaces of the article, and curing to form a coating comprising the superabsorbent polymer.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Neptco JV, LLCInventors: Martin C. Flautt, James R. Priest, David V. Stotler, Thomas P. Hager
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Patent number: 8126303Abstract: A low cost, high performance, low profile flexible reinforcement member that can be used for both optical and copper communications cable. The reinforcement members made according to the preferred process are more rigid than known reinforcement members, but are less rigid than glass pultruded rods. Communications cables utilizing these members are lightweight and exhibit an improved combination of strength and flexibility compared to traditional communications cables. Further, these communication cables may then be installed into underground ducts using more economical and faster installation techniques.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Neptco JV, LLCInventors: Thomas P. Hager, Richard N. Lehman, James R. Priest
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Patent number: 7491778Abstract: Articles coated with a water-resistant coating that absorbs water to provide the water-resistant effect, and desorbs water when the coating is dried, and a method of providing water resistance and corrosion resistance to articles prepared with such coatings. The coating is formed by applying a composition comprising an aqueous solution of a superabsorbent water-soluble polymer precursor, optionally a viscosity modifying agent, and optionally a lubricant onto the surfaces of the article, and curing to form a coating comprising the superabsorbent polymer.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Neptco JV LLCInventors: Martin C. Flautt, James R. Priest, David V. Stotler, Thomas P. Hager
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Patent number: 7435909Abstract: A low cost, high performance flexible reinforcement member that can be used for both optical and copper communications cable. The reinforcement members made according to the preferred process are more rigid than known reinforcement members, but are less rigid than glass pultruded rods. Communications cables utilizing these members are lightweight and exhibit an improved combination of strength and flexibility compared to traditional communications cables. Further, these communication cables may then be installed into underground ducts using more economical and faster installation techniques.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Neptco JV LLCInventors: Thomas P. Hager, Richard N. Lehman, James R. Priest
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Patent number: 7180000Abstract: A low cost, high performance, water-swellable, flexible reinforcement member that can be used for both optical and copper communications cable. The water-swellable reinforcement members made according to the preferred process are more rigid than known reinforcement members, but are less rigid than glass pultruded rods. Communications cables utilizing these members are lightweight, water-swellable and exhibit an improved combination of strength and flexibility compared to traditional communications cables. Further, these communication cables may then be installed into underground ducts using more economical and faster installation techniques.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Neptco JV LLCInventors: Thomas P. Hager, Richard N. Lehman, James R. Priest
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Patent number: 6897382Abstract: A low cost, high performance flexible, rodent resistant reinforcement member that can be used for both optical and copper communications cable. The reinforcement members made according to the preferred process are more rigid than known reinforcement members, but are less rigid than glass pultruded rods. Communications cables utilizing these members are lightweight and exhibit an improved combination of strength and flexibility compared to traditional communications cables. Further, these communication cables may then be installed into underground ducts using more economical and faster installation techniques.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Neptco JV LLCInventors: Thomas P. Hager, Richard N. Lehman, James R. Priest
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Patent number: 6869004Abstract: The fiber feed assembly includes one or more dampening bars arranged between a fiber source and an intake assembly that guides the fiber into an elongated feed tube through which the fiber is transferred for additional processing. The spacing and orientation of the dampening bar(s) relative to both the fiber source and the intake assembly may adjusted to control the fiber tension and remove fiber loops before the fiber enters the feed tube to reduce fiber breakage and machine downtime.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Neptco JV LLCInventors: James R. Priest, Frederick R. Vees, Christopher S. Garrett, David V. Stotler