Patents by Inventor Christopher W. McNutt

Christopher W. McNutt 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: 20240145130
    Abstract: A cable suitable for use in a Power over Ethernet application may include four twisted pairs of individually insulated conductors and a jacket formed around the four twisted pairs. Each of the four twisted pairs may include two conductors having a size greater than or equal to a 19 American Wire Gauge conductor. Additionally, the four twisted pairs may be electrically connected to an RJ-45 connector. Further, the cable may have a longitudinal length greater than 100 m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Amir Sekhavat
  • Patent number: 11953746
    Abstract: Cables having buffer elements formed with two-dimensional fillers are described. A cable may include at least one optical fiber, and a buffer element may be formed around the at least one optical fiber. The buffer element may be formed from a material that includes a polyolefin resin, a filler added to the polyolefin resin that includes a plurality of two-dimensional particles, and a compatibilizer. A jacket may be formed around the at least one optical fiber and the buffer element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Superior Essex International Inc.
    Inventors: Bo Xu, Christopher W. McNutt
  • Publication number: 20230005642
    Abstract: Colorless twisted pair communication cables may include a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated conductors and a jacket formed around the plurality of twisted pairs. The cable may be formed to be completely free of colorant or to include a cable core defined by the jacket that is fee of colorant. Additionally, physical indicia may optionally be incorporated into the cable to facilitate identification of the plurality of twisted pairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Christopher Cook, Amir Sekhavat, Christopher W. McNutt
  • Patent number: 11506851
    Abstract: Cables having buffer elements formed with two-dimensional fillers are described. A cable may include at least one optical fiber, and a buffer element may be formed around the at least one optical fiber. The buffer element may be formed from a material that includes a polypropylene-containing polymeric resin, a filler added to the polymeric resin that includes a plurality of two-dimensional particles, and an amphiphilic compatabilizer. A jacket may be formed around the at least one optical fiber and the buffer element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Superior Essex International Inc.
    Inventors: Bo Xu, Christopher W. McNutt
  • Patent number: 11454775
    Abstract: A method for forming a cable may include providing a strength member that includes a plurality of strength fibers positioned within a shapeable resin material. A shape of the strength member may be modified along its longitudinal length while twisting the strength member with one or more fiber optic components. The modified shape of the strength member may then be fixed within a desired operating temperature range of the cable, and a jacket may be formed around the strength member and the one or more optical fiber components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventor: Christopher W. McNutt
  • Publication number: 20220285048
    Abstract: Communications cables having fusible continuous shields are described. A cable may include one or more electrical conductors, such as one or more twisted pairs of individually insulated electrical conductors. A shielding element may be formed around the one or more conductors in order to provide electromagnetic interference shielding for the one or more conductors. The shielding element may include a base layer of dielectric material extending in a longitudinal direction, and a plurality of longitudinally spaced segments of electrically conductive material may be formed on the base layer. A respective fusible element may be positioned between each adjacent set of the longitudinally spaced segments included in the plurality of longitudinally spaced segments. Each fusible element may provide electrical continuity between the adjacent set of longitudinally spaced segments, and each fusible element may have a minimum fusing current between 0.001 amperes and 0.500 amperes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Thibaut Oscar Lanoe, Bernhart A. Gebs, Christopher W. McNutt
  • Publication number: 20220223318
    Abstract: A cable that may withstand an increased pulling load may include a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated conductors and a metallic pulling element positioned within an outer jacket layer. The metallic pulling element may longitudinally extend parallel to the twisted pairs, and the pulling element may have an elastic modulus greater than that of the twisted pair conductors. As a result of incorporating the metallic pulling element, the cable can withstand a pulling force of 330N with an elongation of less than 0.20 percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Amir Sekhavat, Anthony Szot, Brad R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220223319
    Abstract: A twisted pair cable may include a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated wires and at least one additional wire. Each additional wire may include a conductor and at least one layer of enamel insulation material or insulation formed from a thermoset material formed around the conductor. A jacket may be formed around the four twisted pairs and the at least one additional wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Amir Sekhavat, Anthony Szot, Brad R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11373783
    Abstract: A hybrid cable for use with sensitive detectors may include a central power delivery component, a data delivery component positioned around the power delivery component, and a jacket formed around the power delivery component and the data delivery component. The power delivery component may include a plurality of shielded first individually insulated conductors. The data delivery component may include four twisted pairs of second individually insulated conductors and respective shield layers formed around each of the four pairs. An outer diameter of the cable may be less than 8.5 mm, and the cable may be capable of transmitting data within an operating frequency range of up to 2.5 GHz over a distance of at least 100 m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Amir Sekhavat, Nathan Spare
  • Patent number: 10784014
    Abstract: Cables having foamed polymeric jackets that are suitable for air-blown may include at least one transmission media, such as one or more optical fibers or one or more twisted pairs. A jacket may be formed around the at least one transmission media. The jacket may be formed from or include an outer layer formed from foamed polymeric material. Additionally, an outer surface of the jacket may include a random distribution of surface variations. The surface variations may include a plurality of indentions and/or a plurality of protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Paul E. Neveux, Jr., Christopher W. McNutt, Bernhart A. Gebs
  • Patent number: 10784584
    Abstract: A coaxial cable may include a center conductor having a first resistance, and dielectric material may be formed around the center conductor. An outer conductor may be coaxially formed around the center conductor and the dielectric material. The outer conductor may have a second resistance substantially equal to the first resistance, and at least one slot may be formed through the outer conductor. A jacket may be formed around the outer conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventor: Christopher W. McNutt
  • Patent number: 10714874
    Abstract: Methods for forming continuous shields for use in a cable are provided. A first layer of longitudinally extending dielectric material may be provided, and a second layer of longitudinally extending electrically conductive material may be formed on the first layer. At a plurality of spaced locations along a longitudinal direction, respective gaps may be formed through both the first layer and the second layer, and each gap may span partially across a width of the second layer. Additionally, at each of the plurality of spaced locations, the gaps may result in the formation of one or more fusible elements of the electrically conductive material spanning between an adjacent set of longitudinally spaced segments of the electrically conductive material. Each fusible element may provide electrical continuity between the adjacent set of longitudinally spaced segment and may further have a minimum fusing current between 0.001 amperes and 0.500 amperes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Thibaut Oscar Lanoe, Bernhart A. Gebs
  • Patent number: 10714232
    Abstract: A communication cable suitable for Power over Ethernet (“PoE”) applications may include one or more twisted pairs of individually insulated conductors that are insulated with a material that includes fluorinated ethylene propylene. Additionally, a jacket that includes foamed polyvinylidene fluoride may be formed around the one or more twisted pairs. The PoE cable may have a higher maximum temperature rating and be capable of transmitting higher amperage signals than conventional PoE cables while satisfying applicable electrical performance criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Bernhart A. Gebs, Christopher W. McNutt
  • Patent number: 10593502
    Abstract: Electrically continuous shielding elements for use in communication cables are described. A shielding element may include a base layer of dielectric material extending in a longitudinal direction, and a plurality of longitudinally spaced segments of electrically conductive material may be formed on the base layer. A respective fusible element may be positioned between each adjacent set of longitudinally spaced segments included in the plurality of longitudinally spaced segments. Each fusible element may provide electrical continuity between the adjacent set of longitudinally spaced segments, and each fusible element may have a minimum fusing current between 0.001 amperes and 0.500 amperes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Thibaut Oscar Lanoe, Bernhart A. Gebs, Christopher W. McNutt
  • Patent number: 10593441
    Abstract: A hybrid or composite cable may include a core component and a plurality of buffer tubes positioned around the core component. The core component may include a plurality of insulated conductors and a filling compound positioned between and around the plurality of insulated conductors. The filling compound may have a density of less than approximately 0.70 g/cm3 and may further include a plurality of microspheres. Each of the plurality of buffer tubes may be configured to house at least one optical fiber. Additionally, a jacket may be formed around the core component and the plurality of buffer tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Robin D. Gainsford
  • Publication number: 20190299513
    Abstract: An extrusion assembly may include an extrusion die and an extrusion tip at least partially positioned within the die. The extrusion tip may include a base portion having a tapered end and an opening positioned approximately at an apex of the tapered end. An insert may be adjustably positioned within the base portion and configured to extend through the opening to form a land. A length of the land may be variable as the position of the insert within the base portion is adjusted. Additionally, a length of an end portion of the extrusion die may be adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Wayne Patrick Cheatle, Christopher W. McNutt
  • Publication number: 20190291323
    Abstract: An extrusion assembly may include an extrusion die and an extrusion tip at least partially positioned within the die. The extrusion tip may include a base portion having a tapered end and an opening positioned approximately at an apex of the tapered end. An insert may be adjustably positioned within the base portion and configured to extend through, the opening to form a land. A length of the land may be variable as the position of the insert within the base portion is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Wayne Patrick Cheatle, Christopher W. McNutt
  • Patent number: 10388429
    Abstract: A hybrid or composite cable may include a core component and a plurality of buffer tubes positioned around the core component. The core component may include a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated conductors and a filling compound positioned between and around the plurality of twisted pairs. The filling compound may have a density of less than approximately 0.70 g/cm3 and may further include a plurality of microspheres. Each of the plurality of buffer tubes may be configured to house at least one optical fiber. Additionally, a jacket may be formed around the core component and the plurality of buffer tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Robin D. Gainsford
  • Patent number: 10121571
    Abstract: A cable may include a plurality of longitudinally extending twisted pairs of individually insulated conductors. A longitudinally extending separator may be positioned between the plurality of twisted pairs. The separator may include at least one portion that extends beyond and is wrapped at least partially around an outer periphery of the plurality of twisted pairs. The at least one extending portion may have a variable thickness or one or more ribs may be formed on a surface of the extending portion. Additionally, a jacket may be formed around the plurality of twisted pairs and the separator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Amir Sekhavat
  • Patent number: 10102946
    Abstract: Methods for forming discontinuous shields or shield structures for use in a cable are provided. A layer of dielectric material may be provided that extends in a longitudinal direction and has a first width across a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Additionally, a layer of electrically conductive material may be formed on the dielectric material, and the layer of electrically conductive material may extend in the longitudinal direction and may have a second width across the width direction that is less than the first width. Respective gaps may be formed through both the electrically conductive material at a plurality of locations along the longitudinal direction, and each gap may span across the width direction by a distance greater than the second width but less than the first width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Amir Sekhavat