Patents by Inventor CHRISTOPHER NATOLI

CHRISTOPHER NATOLI 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: 12597738
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) cluster port having a port body including a number of apertures, each configured to hold a corresponding one of a number of RF ports, each RF port having an RF port conductor combination. The port body may include a number of dual-hook structures, each dual hook structure having a upper first hook and a lower second hook, wherein the upper first hook is configured to have a first pressure applied to it by a bearing pin of a cluster connector when the cluster connector engages the number of RF port conductor combinations to a corresponding number of RF connector conductor combinations, and wherein the lower second hook is configured to have a second pressure applied to it by the bearing pin of the cluster connector when the cluster connector disengages the number of RF port conductor combinations from the corresponding number of RF connector conductor combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli
  • Publication number: 20260074499
    Abstract: A cable management apparatus has a multi-clip frame having a plurality of anchor brackets. Mounted to each anchor bracket is a multi-cable clip that has a plurality of tabs configured to define a plurality of slots, wherein each slot is configured to hold a cable. Each multi-cable clip is mounted to its corresponding anchor bracket by a mounting pin that has a key handle at a first end and a fastener at a second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 12, 2026
    Inventors: Morgan COOK, Thomas URTZ, Brandon STEVENS, Christopher NATOLI
  • Publication number: 20260045708
    Abstract: A conductor capture mechanism for a power supply has a frame; a capture block disposed within the frame; an outer ramp disposed within the frame, the outer ramp configured to apply a pressure to a fastening component of a power cable disposed between the capture block and the outer ramp, wherein the pressure is along an outward direction; an inner ramp disposed adjacent to the outer ramp, the inner ramp configured to translate in a longitudinal direction; and a ramp screw disposed adjacent to the inner ramp, the ramp screw configured to, as it is tightened, cause the inner ramp to translate along the longitudinal direction, thereby causing the outer ramp to translate in the outward direction, thereby causing the outer ramp to apply the pressure against the fastening component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Inventors: Leon Gerald MARKETOS, Christopher NATOLI
  • Publication number: 20260019098
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for one or more radios has a mounting frame that can translate and pivot relative to its upper and lower wall brackets. The mounting frame has two sets of radio mounting brackets affixed to its first face and its second face, enabling two radios to be mounted, one of the first face and the other on the second face. This enables easy access to multiple radios for installation and maintenance and enables a denser packing of radios into limited spaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Thomas URTZ, Shawn CHAWGO, Christopher NATOLI
  • Publication number: 20250379402
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) cluster port having a port body including a number of apertures, each configured to hold a corresponding one of a number of RF ports, each RF port having an RF port conductor combination. The port body may include a number of dual-hook structures, each dual hook structure having a upper first hook and a lower second hook, wherein the upper first hook is configured to have a first pressure applied to it by a bearing pin of a cluster connector when the cluster connector engages the number of RF port conductor combinations to a corresponding number of RF connector conductor combinations, and wherein the lower second hook is configured to have a second pressure applied to it by the bearing pin of the cluster connector when the cluster connector disengages the number of RF port conductor combinations from the corresponding number of RF connector conductor combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli
  • Patent number: 12456846
    Abstract: An RF compression connector includes a simplified clamp mechanism having a common clamp base, and a plurality of segments disposed on the common clamp base wherein the segments include alternating first and second retention members disposed along the circumference of the clamp, wherein each of the first retention members has an outwardly projecting shoulder to engage a connector body and each of the second retention members includes an inwardly projecting shoulder to engage an outer jacket of a coaxial cable connector. The first and second retention members of the clamp mechanism inhibit separation of the connector body relative to the coaxial cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2025
    Assignee: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Benn, Shawn Chawgo, Christopher Natoli
  • Patent number: 12418143
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) cluster port having a port body including a number of apertures, each configured to hold a corresponding one of a number of RF ports, each RF port having an RF port conductor combination. The port body may include a number of dual-hook structures, each dual hook structure having a upper first hook and a lower second hook, wherein the upper first hook is configured to have a first pressure applied to it by a bearing pin of a cluster connector when the cluster connector engages the number of RF port conductor combinations to a corresponding number of RF connector conductor combinations, and wherein the lower second hook is configured to have a second pressure applied to it by the bearing pin of the cluster connector when the cluster connector disengages the number of RF port conductor combinations from the corresponding number of RF connector conductor combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli
  • Publication number: 20250158328
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) cluster port having a port body including a number of apertures, each configured to hold a corresponding one of a number of RF ports, each RF port having an RF port conductor combination. The port body may include a number of dual-hook structures, each dual hook structure having a upper first hook and a lower second hook, wherein the upper first hook is configured to have a first pressure applied to it by a bearing pin of a cluster connector when the cluster connector engages the number of RF port conductor combinations to a corresponding number of RF connector conductor combinations, and wherein the lower second hook is configured to have a second pressure applied to it by the bearing pin of the cluster connector when the cluster connector disengages the number of RF port conductor combinations from the corresponding number of RF connector conductor combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli
  • Patent number: 12294183
    Abstract: A clamp mechanism for an RF cluster connector enables multiple RF connections within a cluster connector to be engaged and disengaged in such a way that prevents damage to the conductors. It also eases the process of engaging and disengaging through the use of two lever arms that may be easily used by a technician in challenging locations (such as at the top of a cell tower) and in densely arranged RF ports (such as for a multi-user or massive MIMO antenna).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli
  • Publication number: 20240332852
    Abstract: A cluster connector and cluster port for simultaneously engaging multiple RF connectors with a corresponding plurality of RF ports, wherein the cluster port may be coupled to an RF antenna or radio. The cluster port has a plurality of receiving interfaces wherein each of the receiving interfaces has an axial biasing element that enables simultaneous connection with a plurality of coupling interfaces, wherein each of the coupling interfaces is coupled to the end of an RF cable. The cluster connector of the disclosure also enables selective removal, replacement of one RF cable, and the corresponding coupling interface, without impacting other cables/coupling interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli, Shawn Chawgo
  • Patent number: 12093247
    Abstract: A blockchain process executed by a proposer computing node, including the steps of generating proposed transaction data representing a set of proposed transactions from a group of transactions, where the proposed transactions are distinct from the proposed transactions of one or more other proposer nodes, transmitting the proposed transaction data to a predetermined number of associated verifier computing nodes to verify each of the proposed transactions, receiving, from at least one of the predetermined number of verifier computing nodes, verification data indicating a verification result of each proposed transaction, and generating block data to include one or more transactions of the group in a blockchain data structure, the included transactions being verified ones of: the proposed transaction set of the proposer computing node; and the respective other proposed transaction sets of the other proposer nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: REDBELLY BLOCKCHAIN HOLDINGS PTY LTD
    Inventors: Vincent Gramoli, Tyler Crain, Christopher Natoli, Guillaume Vizier
  • Patent number: 12046853
    Abstract: A cluster connector and cluster port for simultaneously engaging multiple RF connectors with a corresponding plurality of RF ports, wherein the cluster port may be coupled to an RF antenna or radio. The cluster port has a plurality of receiving interfaces wherein each of the receiving interfaces has an axial biasing element that enables simultaneous connection with a plurality of coupling interfaces, wherein each of the coupling interfaces is coupled to the end of an RF cable. The cluster connector of the disclosure also enables selective removal, replacement of one RF cable, and the corresponding coupling interface, without impacting other cables/coupling interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli, Shawn Chawgo
  • Patent number: 12046854
    Abstract: A cluster connector and cluster port for simultaneously engaging multiple RF connectors with a corresponding plurality of RF ports, wherein the cluster port may be coupled to an RF antenna or radio. The cluster port has a plurality of receiving interfaces wherein each of the receiving interfaces has an axial biasing element that enables simultaneous connection with a plurality of coupling interfaces, wherein each of the coupling interfaces is coupled to the end of an RF cable. The cluster connector of the disclosure also enables selective removal, replacement of one RF cable, and the corresponding coupling interface, without impacting other cables/coupling interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli, Shawn Chawgo
  • Patent number: 12009616
    Abstract: A cluster connector and cluster port for simultaneously engaging multiple RF connectors with a corresponding plurality of RF ports, wherein the cluster port may be coupled to an RF antenna or radio. The cluster port has a plurality of receiving interfaces wherein each of the receiving interfaces has an axial biasing element that enables simultaneous connection with a plurality of coupling interfaces, wherein each of the coupling interfaces is coupled to the end of an RF cable. The cluster connector of the disclosure also enables selective removal, replacement of one RF cable, and the corresponding coupling interface, without impacting other cables/coupling interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli, Shawn Chawgo
  • Publication number: 20230043957
    Abstract: An RF compression connector includes a simplified clamp mechanism having a common clamp base, and a plurality of segments disposed on the common clamp base wherein the segments include alternating first and second retention members disposed along the circumference of the clamp, wherein each of the first retention members has an outwardly projecting shoulder to engage a connector body and each of the second retention members includes an inwardly projecting shoulder to engage an outer jacket of a coaxial cable connector. The first and second retention members of the clamp mechanism inhibit separation of the connector body relative to the coaxial cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Benn, Shawn Chawgo, Christopher Natoli
  • Publication number: 20220360018
    Abstract: A clamp mechanism for an RF cluster connector enables multiple RF connections within a cluster connector to be engaged and disengaged in such a way that prevents damage to the conductors. It also eases the process of engaging and disengaging through the use of two lever arms that may be easily used by a technician in challenging locations (such as at the top of a cell tower) and in densely arranged RF ports (such as for a multi-user or massive MIMO antenna).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli
  • Publication number: 20220115773
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mechanism for mounting radio heads in close proximity to an antenna on a cell tower. In the examples disclosed, the mounting configurations enable easy access to each of the radios so that they can be serviced individually without interfering with the functioning of the other radio in its communications with the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli, Shawn Chawgo
  • Publication number: 20210351550
    Abstract: A cluster connector and cluster port for simultaneously engaging multiple RF connectors with a corresponding plurality of RF ports, wherein the cluster port may be coupled to an RF antenna or radio. The cluster port has a plurality of receiving interfaces wherein each of the receiving interfaces has an axial biasing element that enables simultaneous connection with a plurality of coupling interfaces, wherein each of the coupling interfaces is coupled to the end of an RF cable. The cluster connector of the disclosure also enables selective removal, replacement of one RF cable, and the corresponding coupling interface, without impacting other cables/coupling interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, LLC
    Inventors: THOMAS URTZ, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli, Shawn Chawgo
  • Publication number: 20210351541
    Abstract: A cluster connector and cluster port for simultaneously engaging multiple RF connectors with a corresponding plurality of RF ports, wherein the cluster port may be coupled to an RF antenna or radio. The cluster port has a plurality of receiving interfaces wherein each of the receiving interfaces has an axial biasing element that enables simultaneous connection with a plurality of coupling interfaces, wherein each of the coupling interfaces is coupled to the end of an RF cable. The cluster connector of the disclosure also enables selective removal, replacement of one RF cable, and the corresponding coupling interface, without impacting other cables/coupling interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Urtz, Jeremy Benn, Christopher Natoli, Shawn Chawgo
  • Publication number: 20210256016
    Abstract: A blockchain process executed by a proposer computing node, including the steps of generating proposed transaction data representing a set of proposed transactions from a group of transactions, where the proposed transactions are distinct from the proposed transactions of one or more other proposer nodes, transmitting the proposed transaction data to a predetermined number of associated verifier computing nodes to verify each of the proposed transactions, receiving, from at least one of the predetermined number of verifier computing nodes, verification data indicating a verification result of each proposed transaction, and generating block data to include one or more transactions of the group in a blockchain data structure, the included transactions being verified ones of: the proposed transaction set of the proposer computing node; and the respective other proposed transaction sets of the other proposer nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Vincent Gramoli, Tyler Crain, Christopher Natoli, Guillaume Vizier