Patents by Inventor Brett Villiger

Brett Villiger 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).

  • Publication number: 20190049607
    Abstract: A cable for land based seismic array system includes a plurality of fibers, an aramid strength member, and a thermo-plastic polyurethane (TPU) Jacket, wherein a total number of the plurality of fibers is greater than or equal to 48, a diameter of the cable is less than 10 millimeter (mm), and a weight of the cable per unit distance is less than 50 kilogram (Kg)/kilometer (Km).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Cignarale, Mike Turenne, Brett Villiger
  • Publication number: 20180306994
    Abstract: An optical connection terminal assembly for a fiber optic communications network includes an optical connection terminal. The terminal includes a base, the base including an exterior wall, and a cover connected to the base wherein an interior cavity is defined between the base and the cover. The terminal further includes an all-dielectric self-supporting (“ADSS”) cable port defined in the cover, and a plurality of connector ports defined in the exterior wall of the base. The terminal assembly further includes an ADSS cable connector including a main body and a connector body, the ADSS cable connector positionable such that the connector body extends through the ADSS cable port into the interior cavity. The terminal assembly further includes an ADSS cable connected to the cable connector, wherein optical fibers of the ADSS cable extend through the ADSS cable connector and through the ADSS cable port into the interior cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Wilfred Courchaine, Brett Villiger, Joseph Cignarale, Shirley Ball
  • Publication number: 20180258710
    Abstract: A downhole cable includes a central core. The central core includes a metal tube having a plurality of optical fibers therein or a copper wire. The downhole cable further includes an extruded aluminum tube surrounding the central core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Brett Villiger, Joseph Cignarale
  • Patent number: 9977211
    Abstract: An optical connection terminal assembly for a fiber optic communications network includes an optical connection terminal. The terminal includes a base, the base including an exterior wall, and a cover connected to the base wherein an interior cavity is defined between the base and the cover. The terminal further includes an all-dielectric self-supporting (“ADSS”) cable port defined in the cover, and a plurality of connector ports defined in the exterior wall of the base. The terminal assembly further includes an ADSS cable connector including a main body and a connector body, the ADSS cable connector positionable such that the connector body extends through the ADSS cable port into the interior cavity. The terminal assembly further includes an ADSS cable connected to the cable connector, wherein optical fibers of the ADSS cable extend through the ADSS cable connector and through the ADSS cable port into the interior cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred Courchaine, Brett Villiger, Joseph Cignarale, Shirley Ball
  • Patent number: 9557231
    Abstract: A sensing cable is provided which includes exposed and/or unexposed optical fibers or wires disposed through the length of the sensing cable. The sensing cable includes a slotted core which is a one-piece integral member having a plurality of channels formed on a perimeter of the slotted core and which extend along a length of the slotted core. The sensing cable includes at least one exposed component which is disposed in a first channel of the plurality of channels and which extends along a length of the first channel. The sensing cable includes at least one unexposed component which is encased by a protective member, and the unexposed component and the protective member are disposed in a second channel of the plurality of channels. The unexposed component and the protective member extend along a length of the second channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Brett Villiger, Craig Stratton, Joe Cignarale, Brian Herbst, Yoshio Hashimoto, Matsuhiro Miyamoto
  • Publication number: 20170017004
    Abstract: A cable for land based seismic array system includes a plurality of fibers, an aramid strength member, and a thermo-plastic polyurethane (TPU) Jacket, wherein a total number of the plurality of fibers is greater than or equal to 48, a diameter of the cable is less than 10 millimeter (mm), and a weight of the cable per unit distance is less than 50 kilogram (Kg)/kilometer (Km).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Cignarale, Mike Turenne, Brett Villiger
  • Publication number: 20150277074
    Abstract: A cable with a first jacket made from a plastic material and a second jacket made from a plastic material with a tensile strength greater than or equal to approximately 2,600 psi and tensile modulus greater than or equal to approximately 180,000 psi, which creates an exoskeleton for the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Brett VILLIGER, Joseph CIGNARALE
  • Publication number: 20140226938
    Abstract: Provided is a sensing cable including a first protective member which encases a first component, a second protective member having a channel portion which encases a second component. The second protective member includes a crescent shape and the second component is disposed in the channel portion of the second protective member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Yoshio Hashimoto, Daniel Belouin, Joe Cignarale, Brett Villiger
  • Publication number: 20140212609
    Abstract: A cable including a core, a strength member surrounding the inner metal tube, and an outer layer surrounding the first layer, wherein the outer layer includes a polycarbonate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Craig Stratton, Brian Herbst, Joe Cignarale, Brett Villiger, Michael Turenne
  • Publication number: 20140056553
    Abstract: A sensing cable is provided which includes exposed and/or unexposed optical fibers or wires disposed through the length of the sensing cable. The sensing cable includes a slotted core which is a one-piece integral member having a plurality of channels formed on a perimeter of the slotted core and which extend along a length of the slotted core. The sensing cable includes at least one exposed component which is disposed in a first channel of the plurality of channels and which extends along a length of the first channel. The sensing cable includes at least one unexposed component which is encased by a protective member, and the unexposed component and the protective member are disposed in a second channel of the plurality of channels. The unexposed component and the protective member extend along a length of the second channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Brett Villiger, Craig Stratton, Joe Cignarale, Brian Herbst, Yoshio Hashimoto, Matsuhiro Miyamoto
  • Patent number: 8635848
    Abstract: A stranding apparatus including a preformer attached to a preformer shaft; an adjustable core guide attached to the preformer shaft; and a ring positioned away from the preformer and centered on a longitudinal axis of the preformer shaft; wherein a gap is formed between the ring and the adjustable core guide, through which a stranding element can pass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Barber Mackey, Brett Villiger, Chris Morris
  • Publication number: 20120291414
    Abstract: A stranding apparatus including a performer attached to a preformer shaft; an adjustable core guide attached to the preformer shaft; and a ring positioned away from the performer and centered on a longitudinal axis of the preformer shaft; wherein a gap is formed between the ring and the adjustable core guide, through which a stranding element can pass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Barber Mackey, Brett Villiger, Chris Morris