Patents by Inventor Bruce D. Bence

Bruce D. Bence 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).

  • Patent number: 10756455
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to an equipment port, the coaxial cable including a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric material, the dielectric material being surrounded by an outer conductor, the coaxial cable connector including: a post including a first end adapted to be inserted into a prepared end of the coaxial cable between the dielectric material and the outer conductor, wherein the post includes a second end including an enlarged shoulder, wherein the enlarged shoulder has a radial face that faces away from the first end of the post, wherein the radial face is substantially flat; a body member adjacent to the post; a coupler including an internally-threaded region for engaging the equipment port; and a grounding member contacting the post and the coupler, wherein the grounding member provides an electrically-conductive grounding path through the post and the coupler while allowing the coupler to rotate, wherein the grounding member includes at least one resilient porti
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications RF LLC
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Donald A. Burris, Brian L. Kisling, John A. Kooiman, William B. Lutz, William F. McDade, Thomas D. Miller, Lee Yung Chuan
  • Publication number: 20140148051
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to an equipment port, the coaxial cable including a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric material, the dielectric material being surrounded by an outer conductor, the coaxial cable connector including: a post including a first end adapted to be inserted into a prepared end of the coaxial cable between the dielectric material and the outer conductor, wherein the post includes a second end including an enlarged shoulder, wherein the enlarged shoulder has a radial face that faces away from the first end of the post, wherein the radial face is substantially flat; a body member adjacent to the post; a coupler including an internally-threaded region for engaging the equipment port; and a grounding member contacting the post and the coupler, wherein the grounding member provides an electrically-conductive grounding path through the post and the coupler while allowing the coupler to rotate, wherein the grounding member includes at least one resilient porti
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: CORNING GILBERT INC.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Donald A. Burris, Brian L. Kisling, John A. Kooiman, William B. Lutz, William F. Mcdade, Thomas D. Miller, Lee Yung Chuan
  • Patent number: 8690603
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Donald A. Burris, Brian L. Kisling, John A. Kooiman, William B. Lutz, William F. McDade, Thomas D. Miller, Lee Yung Chuan
  • Publication number: 20120270441
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: CORNING GILBERT INC.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Donald A. Burris, Brian L. Kisling, John A. Kooiman, William B. Lutz, William F. McDade, Thomas D. Miller, Lee Yung Chuan
  • Patent number: 8172612
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Donald A. Burris, Brian L. Kisling, John A. Kooiman, William B. Lutz, William F. McDade, Thomas D. Miller, Lee Yung Chuan
  • Publication number: 20110230090
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Donald A. Burris, Brian L. Kisling, John A. Kooiman, William B. Lutz, William F. McDade, Thomas D. Miller, Lee Yung Chuan
  • Patent number: 7955126
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Donald A. Burris, Brian L Kisling, John A. Kooiman, William B. Lutz, William F. McDade, Thomas D. Miller, Lee Yung Chuan
  • Publication number: 20090098770
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding pat is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Donald A. Burris, Brian L. Kisling, John A. Kooiman, William B. Lutz, William F. McDale, Thomas D. Miller, Lee Yung Chuan
  • Patent number: 7479035
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Donald A. Burris, Brian L. Kisling, John A. Kooiman, William B. Lutz, William F. McDade, Thomas D. Miller, Lee Yung Chuan
  • Patent number: 7114990
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Incorporated
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Donald A. Burris, Brian L. Kisling, John A. Kooiman, William B. Lutz, William F. McDade, Thomas D. Miller, Lee Yung Chuan
  • Patent number: 6769933
    Abstract: A cable gripping component is provided for gripping a coaxial cable. The cable gripping component includes a housing including a sleeve portion having a terminus forming a first end housing. The housing has an inner surface defining an interior channel. The inner surface includes a retention surface disposed on the sleeve portion proximate the terminus. The sleeve portion includes a weakened area. The retention surface is disposed between the terminus and the weakened area. Related methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Edward M. Penunuri
  • Publication number: 20040102088
    Abstract: A cable gripping component is provided for gripping a coaxial cable. The cable gripping component includes a housing including a sleeve portion having a terminus forming a first end of the housing. The housing has an inner surface defining an interior channel. The inner surface includes a retention surface disposed on the sleeve portion proximate the terminus. The sleeve portion includes a weakened area. The retention surface is disposed between the terminus and the weakened area. Related methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bence, Edward M. Penunuri