Patents by Inventor Christopher Nardone
Christopher Nardone 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).
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Patent number: 11279105Abstract: A method of making a waveguiding optical component includes processing a polymer optical material to form a billet having an axis of light transmission and having residual stress maintaining a transverse extent of the billet; placing the billet into a mold, the mold being configured to constrain transverse expansion of the billet according to a desired shape of the waveguiding optical component; and heating the billet in the mold to induce relaxation of the residual stress and corresponding transverse expansion of the billet, thereby forming the billet into the waveguiding optical component with the desired shape. An alternative method begins with a collection of individual canes or fiber segments which are fused during the heating process, bypassing a separate process of forming a billet.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Incom, Inc.Inventors: David James Welker, Kenneth Christopher Nardone, Evan Franklin DeBlander, Eric Robert Davidson
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Patent number: 10892068Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hybrid cable having a jacket with a central portion positioned between left and right portions. The central portion contains at least one optical fiber and the left and right portions contain electrical conductors. The left and right portions can be manually torn from the central portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Wayne M. Kachmar, Aly Fahd, Kenneth Christopher Nardone, Wagner da Silva Aguiar, William J. Jacobsen
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Publication number: 20190389162Abstract: A method of making a waveguiding optical component includes processing a polymer optical material to form a billet having an axis of light transmission and having residual stress maintaining a transverse extent of the billet; placing the billet into a mold, the mold being configured to constrain transverse expansion of the billet according to a desired shape of the waveguiding optical component; and heating the billet in the mold to induce relaxation of the residual stress and corresponding transverse expansion of the billet, thereby forming the billet into the waveguiding optical component with the desired shape. An alternative method begins with a collection of individual canes or fiber segments which are fused during the heating process, bypassing a separate process of forming a billet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: David James Welker, Kenneth Christopher Nardone, Evan Franklin DeBlander, Eric Robert Davidson
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Publication number: 20190139679Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hybrid cable having a jacket with a central portion positioned between left and right portions. The central portion contains at least one optical fiber and the left and right portions contain electrical conductors. The left and right portions can be manually torn from the central portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Wayne M. Kachmar, Aly Fahd, Kenneth Christopher Nardone, Wagner da Silva Aguiar, William J. Jacobsen
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Patent number: 10163548Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hybrid cable having a jacket with a central portion positioned between left and right portions. The central portion contains at least one optical fiber and the left and right portions contain electrical conductors. The left and right portions can be manually torn from the central portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Wayne M. Kachmar, Aly Fahd, Kenneth Christopher Nardone, Wagner da Silva Aguiar, William J. Jacobsen
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Patent number: 9907555Abstract: Described herein are various implant delivery methods and systems that include a detachable link for connecting an implantable device and a control wire. The detachable link can include an elongate body comprising a first arm with a mating surface having a slot extending the width of the elongate body and a second arm having a mating surface that includes a extension portion adapted to mate with the slot. A guide member can extend between the first and second arms and inhibit relative transverse and/or rotational movement between the first and second arms.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Marcia Buiser, Christopher Nardone
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Publication number: 20180061529Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hybrid cable having a jacket with a central portion positioned between left and right portions. The central portion contains at least one optical fiber and the left and right portions contain electrical conductors. The left and right portions can be manually torn from the central portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Wayne M. Kachmar, Aly Fahd, Kenneth Christopher Nardone, Wagner da Silva Aguiar, William J. Jacobsen
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Patent number: 9837186Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hybrid cable having a jacket with a central portion positioned between left and right portions. The central portion contains at least one optical fiber and the left and right portions contain electrical conductors. The left and right portions can be manually torn from the central portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Wayne M. Kachmar, Aly Fahd, Kenneth Christopher Nardone, Wagner da Silva Aguiar, William J. Jacobsen
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Publication number: 20170192189Abstract: A fiber optic cable which comprises at least one subassembly. Each subassembly comprises 1 to 12 optical fibers, a plurality of yarn strength members free halogens, and a first jacket free of any halogens and having a thickness of between about 0.254 to about 0.305 mm. The first jacket surrounds and completely encases the 1 to 12 optical fibers and the plurality of yarn strength members to form the subassembly. The first jacket is manufactured from a material which has a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of at least 40 and a shrinkage of the first jacket being no greater than about 3.5%. The fiber optic cable has a crush resistance of at least 35 N/cm, allows less than a 0.4 db/km increase of optical attenuation from ?20 to 70 C and meets requirements according to each of IEC 60332-3-24 (Flame Spread), IEC 61034-2 (Low smoke), and IEC 60754-1&2 (non-Halogen); and the fiber optic cable has a flexural modulus of about 40,000 psi.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Eduardo Denis Garza GONZALEZ, Henrick Jason RICE, Kenneth Christopher NARDONE, Jim HARDY
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Patent number: 9696510Abstract: A fiber optic cable which comprises at least one subassembly. Each subassembly comprises 1 to 12 optical fibers, a plurality of yarn strength members free halogens, and a first jacket free of any halogens and having a thickness of between about 0.254 to about 0.305 mm. The first jacket surrounds and completely encases the 1 to 12 optical fibers and the plurality of yarn strength members to form the subassembly. The first jacket is manufactured from a material which has a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of at least 40 and a shrinkage of the first jacket being no greater than about 3.5%. The fiber optic cable has a crush resistance of at least 35N/cm, allows less than a 0.4 db/km increase of optical attenuation from ?20 to 70 C and meets requirements according to each of IEC 60332-3-24 (Flame Spread), IEC 61034-2 (Low smoke), and IEC 60754-1&2 (non-Halogen); and the fiber optic cable has a flexural modulus of about 40,000 psi.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Hitachi Cable America Inc.Inventors: Eduardo Denis Garza Gonzalez, Henrick Jason Rice, Kenneth Christopher Nardone, Jim Hardy
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Patent number: 9472314Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hybrid cable having a jacket with a central portion positioned between left and right portions. The central portion contains at least one optical fiber and the left and right portions contain electrical conductors. The left and right portions can be manually torn from the central portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Wayne M. Kachmar, Aly Fahd, Kenneth Christopher Nardone, Wagner da Silva Aguiar, William J. Jacobsen
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Publication number: 20160300643Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hybrid cable having a jacket with a central portion positioned between left and right portions. The central portion contains at least one optical fiber and the left and right portions contain electrical conductors. The left and right portions can be manually torn from the central portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Wayne M. Kachmar, Aly Fahd, Kenneth Christopher Nardone, Wagner da Silva Aguiar, William J. Jacobsen
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Patent number: 9155649Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering an implantable device to a target site, using a detachable link. The system can include an embolic coil mated to a delivery wire via a detachable link comprising first and second engaging members. When the detachable link is delivered through a catheter, the first and second engaging members are configured to self-detach.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Nardone, Nicolas Fedas
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Patent number: 9050092Abstract: Coils, such as embolic coils, and related methods, devices, and compositions, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Marcia S. Buiser, Ashley Seehusen, Christopher Nardone
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Patent number: 8640329Abstract: A tool includes a base with first and second ends and sides. First, second, and third openings extend from the first end. A slot in the first side communicates with the first opening for receiving a cutting tool. Another slot communicates with the second opening for receiving a marking tool. The third opening forms a stop surface. A recess in the first side and in the second end defines a platform. A channel extends from the third opening thereacross to second end. Two pins project on opposite sides of the channel. The base includes a stationary portion on which the pins are located and a pivotal portion defining the second end. The stationary portion defines a supplemental end surface facing parallel to second end. A cutout aligned with the cable channel extends from the platform to the second side and from the supplemental end surface into the stationary portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Wagner Da Silva Aguiar, Kenneth Christopher Nardone
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Publication number: 20130317594Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering an implantable device to a target site, using a detachable link. The system can include an embolic coil mated to a delivery wire via a detachable link comprising first and second engaging members. When the detachable link is delivered through a catheter, the first and second engaging members are configured to self-detach.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventors: Christopher Nardone, Nicholas Fedas
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Patent number: 8585723Abstract: Vessel occlusion method including the steps of positioning a coil anchor in a large diameter blood vessel, wherein the coil anchor includes a radially expandable sidewall, a proximal opening dimensioned to receive an embolic coil, a distal opening, and the coil anchor further comprising at least one coil retaining element configured to retain an embolic coil within the blood vessel. The vessel occlusion method further including the steps of expanding the coil anchor within the blood vessel; and delivering at least one embolic coil into the blood vessel, wherein the retaining element prevents the at least one embolic coil from migrating downstream of the coil anchor.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientifc Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Nardone, Marcia Buiser
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Patent number: 8574219Abstract: A catheter shaft including a metallic tubular member including a plurality of apertures formed in the tubular wall of the metallic tubular member to provide a desired degree of flexibility to the metallic tubular member. The metallic tubular member includes a tapered region intermediate a region and a second, reduced diameter region relative to the first region.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Adams, Todd Beaupre, Christopher Nardone, Mark Girard, Raymond Lareau
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Patent number: 8500773Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering an implantable device to a target site, using a detachable link. The system can include an embolic coil mated to a delivery wire via a detachable link comprising first and second engaging members. When the detachable link is delivered through a catheter, the first and second engaging members are configured to self-detach.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Nardone, Nicholas Fedas
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Publication number: 20120215297Abstract: Coils, such as embolic coils, and related methods, devices, and compositions, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Marcia S. BUISER, Ashley SEEHUSEN, Christopher NARDONE