Patents by Inventor David A. Wiebelhaus
David A. Wiebelhaus 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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Publication number: 20220371252Abstract: A dielectric isolator for a twisted pair cable includes a body formed as an elongate strip with a top surface, bottom surface, a first side edge and a second side edge. A first slot is formed in the first side edge and extends at least half way toward the center of the isolator. A second slot is formed in the second side edge and extends at least half way toward the center of the isolator. During cable manufacturing, first and second wedges open the first and second slots. First and second twisted pairs are inserted into the first and second opened slots, respectively. Third and fourth twisted pairs reside at the top and bottom surface, respectively. The isolator has the cost and reel storage savings of a flat separator tape, while simultaneously providing the internal crosstalk performance of the isolator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Wayne C. Hopkinson, Trent M. HAYES, Ted Q. COBB, JR., Douglas R. BRAKE, David A. WIEBELHAUS, Thomas M. FAISON
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Patent number: 11424052Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding first and second twisted pairs, as well as, first and second dielectric tapes. In alternative or supplemental embodiments of the invention, the first dielectric tape has a cross sectional shape, which presents first and second recessed portions; the first dielectric tape is different in shape or material content as compared to a second dielectric tape; the insulated conductors of the first and second twisted pairs are identical in appearance, while the first and second dielectric tapes are different in appearance; and/or the first dielectric tape has a hollow core possessing a gas or material with a lower dielectric constant.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: Robert A. Wessels, Jr., David A. Wiebelhaus, Trent M. Hayes, Wayne C. Hopkinson
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Patent number: 11410800Abstract: A dielectric isolator for a twisted pair cable includes a body formed as an elongate strip with a top surface, bottom surface, a first side edge and a second side edge. A first slot is formed in the first side edge and extends at least half way toward the center of the isolator. A second slot is formed in the second side edge and extends at least half way toward the center of the isolator. During cable manufacturing, first and second wedges open the first and second slots. First and second twisted pairs are inserted into the first and second opened slots, respectively. Third and fourth twisted pairs reside at the top and bottom surface, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Wayne C. Hopkinson, Trent M. Hayes, Ted Q. Cobb, Jr., Douglas R. Brake, David A. Wiebelhaus, Thomas M. Faison
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Publication number: 20210158996Abstract: A dielectric isolator for a twisted pair cable includes a body formed as an elongate strip with a top surface, bottom surface, a first side edge and a second side edge. A first slot is formed in the first side edge and extends at least half way toward the center of the isolator. A second slot is formed in the second side edge and extends at least half way toward the center of the isolator. During cable manufacturing, first and second wedges open the first and second slots. First and second twisted pairs are inserted into the first and second opened slots, respectively. Third and fourth twisted pairs reside at the top and bottom surface, respectively. The isolator has the cost and reel storage savings of a flat separator tape, while simultaneously providing the internal crosstalk performance of the isolator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Wayne C. Hopkinson, Trent M. HAYES, Ted Q. COBB, JR., Douglas R. BRAKE, David A. WIEBELHAUS, Thomas M. FAISON
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Publication number: 20200185127Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding first and second twisted pairs, as well as, first and second dielectric tapes. In alternative or supplemental embodiments of the invention, the first dielectric tape has a cross sectional shape, which presents first and second recessed portions; the first dielectric tape is different in shape or material content as compared to a second dielectric tape; the insulated conductors of the first and second twisted pairs are identical in appearance, while the first and second dielectric tapes are different in appearance; and/or the first dielectric tape has a hollow core possessing a gas or material with a lower dielectric constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Robert A. Wessels, JR., David A. WIEBELHAUS, Trent M. HAYES, Wayne C. HOPKINSON
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Patent number: 10573430Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding first and second insulated conductors and a first dielectric tape, wherein the first insulated conductor is twisted with the second insulated conductor with the first dielectric tape residing therebetween to form a first twisted pair. The cable's jacket may also surround additional twisted pairs, which are similarly formed. In alternative or supplemental embodiments of the invention, the first dielectric tape has a hollow core possessing a gas or material with a lower dielectric constant and/or at least a first side of said first dielectric tape facing to said first insulated conductor includes a plurality of ridges and valleys.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: Robert A. Wessels, Jr., David A. Wiebelhaus, Trent M. Hayes, Wayne C. Hopkinson
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Publication number: 20180261359Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding first and second insulated conductors and a first dielectric tape, wherein the first insulated conductor is twisted with the second insulated conductor with the first dielectric tape residing therebetween to form a first twisted pair. The cable's jacket may also surround additional twisted pairs, which are similarly formed. In alternative or supplemental embodiments of the invention, the first dielectric tape has a hollow core possessing a gas or material with a lower dielectric constant and/or at least a first side of said first dielectric tape facing to said first insulated conductor includes a plurality of ridges and valleys.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Robert A. WESSELS, JR., David A. WIEBELHAUS, Trent M. HAYES, Wayne C. HOPKINSON
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Patent number: 9978480Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding first and second insulated conductors and a first dielectric tape, wherein the first insulated conductor is twisted with the second insulated conductor with the first dielectric tape residing therebetween to form a first twisted pair. The cable's jacket may also surround additional twisted pairs, which are similarly formed. In alternative or supplemental embodiments of the invention, the first dielectric tape has a hollow core possessing a gas or material with a lower dielectric constant and/or at least a first side of said first dielectric tape facing to said first insulated conductor includes a plurality of ridges and valleys.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: Robert A. Wessels, Jr., David A. Wiebelhaus, Trent M. Hayes, Wayne C. Hopkinson
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Publication number: 20160343473Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding first and second insulated conductors and a first dielectric tape, wherein the first insulated conductor is twisted with the second insulated conductor with the first dielectric tape residing therebetween to form a first twisted pair. The cable's jacket may also surround additional twisted pairs, which are similarly formed. In alternative or supplemental embodiments of the invention, the first dielectric tape has a hollow core possessing a gas or material with a lower dielectric constant and/or at least a first side of said first dielectric tape facing to said first insulated conductor includes a plurality of ridges and valleys.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Robert A. Wessels, JR., David A. WIEBELHAUS, Trent M. HAYES, Wayne C. HOPKINSON
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Patent number: 9418775Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding first and second insulated conductors and a first dielectric tape, wherein the first insulated conductor is twisted with the second insulated conductor with the first dielectric tape residing therebetween to form a first twisted pair. The cable's jacket may also surround additional twisted pairs, which are similarly formed. In alternative or supplemental embodiments of the invention, the first dielectric tape has a hollow core possessing a gas or material with a lower dielectric constant and/or at least a first side of said first dielectric tape facing to said first insulated conductor includes a plurality of ridges and valleys.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: Robert A. Wessels, Jr., David A. Wiebelhaus, Trent M. Hayes, Wayne C. Hopkinson
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Publication number: 20140262411Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding a cable core. The cable core includes four twisted pairs. One or more S-shaped separators are disposed amongst the twisted pairs. The S-Shaped separators may be formed with two layers or three layers, wherein at least one layer is conductive. Where two S-shaped separators are disposed within the cable, a third conductive tape may be used to electrically connect the first and second S-shaped separators. In alternative embodiments, one or both ends of an S-shaped separator make electrical contact to mid-portions of the separator to create one or two shielding cambers within the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: Wayne C. HOPKINSON, Trent M. HAYES, David A. WIEBELHAUS, Daniel J. PARKE, Douglas R. BRAKE
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Publication number: 20140238721Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding first and second insulated conductors and a first dielectric tape, wherein the first insulated conductor is twisted with the second insulated conductor with the first dielectric tape residing therebetween to form a first twisted pair. The cable's jacket may also surround additional twisted pairs, which are similarly formed. In alternative or supplemental embodiments of the invention, the first dielectric tape has a hollow core possessing a gas or material with a lower dielectric constant and/or at least a first side of said first dielectric tape facing to said first insulated conductor includes a plurality of ridges and valleys.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: Robert A. WESSELS, JR., David A. WIEBELHAUS, Trent M. HAYES, Wayne C. HOPKINSON
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Publication number: 20140060913Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding a cable core. The cable core includes four twisted pairs. An S-shaped separator separates two of the twisted pairs from the other two twisted pairs. The S-Shaped separator may be formed with two layers or three layers, wherein at least one layer is conductive. In alternative embodiments, one or both ends of the S-shaped separator make electrical contact to mid-portions of the separator to create one or two shielding cambers within the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Wayne Hopkinson, Trent Hayes, Daniel Parke, Douglas Brake, David Wiebelhaus
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Publication number: 20130014972Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding first and second insulated conductors and a first dielectric tape, wherein the first insulated conductor is twisted with the second insulated conductor with the first dielectric tape residing therebetween to form a first twisted pair. The cable's jacket may also surround a similarly formed second twisted pair. In alternative or supplemental embodiments of the invention, the first insulated conductor includes a first conductor surrounded by a layer of first dielectric insulating material having a radial thickness of about 7 mils or less; the first dielectric tape has a first width which is equal to or less than the diameters of the first and second insulated conductors plus a thickness of the first dielectric tape; the first dielectric tape has a cross sectional shape, which presents first and second recessed portions for seating the first and second insulated conductors; twist lengths of the first and second twisted pairs are between approximately 0.22 to 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: David A. Wiebelhaus, Trent M. Hayes, Wayne C. Hopkinson
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Patent number: 7999184Abstract: A cable includes a jacket surrounding first and second insulated conductors and a first dielectric tape, wherein the first insulated conductor is twisted with the second insulated conductor with the first dielectric tape residing therebetween to form a first twisted pair. The cable's jacket may also surround a similarly formed second twisted pair. In alternative or supplemental embodiments of the invention, the first insulated conductor includes a first conductor surrounded by a layer of first dielectric insulating material having a radial thickness of about 7 mils or less; the first dielectric tape has a first width which is equal to or less than the diameters of the first and second insulated conductors plus a thickness of the first dielectric tape; the first dielectric tape has a cross sectional shape, which presents first and second recessed portions for seating the first and second insulated conductors; twist lengths of the first and second twisted pairs are between approximately 0.22 to 0.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: David A. Wiebelhaus, Trent M. Hayes, Wayne C. Hopkinson
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Patent number: 7982132Abstract: A twisted pair cable and a method of making the twisted pair cable are described. First and second insulated conductors are twisted about each other to form a twisted pair. A first insulating material surrounds a first conductor to form the first insulated conductor. In a first alternative or supplemental embodiment, the first insulating material directly abuts a circumference of the first conductor and has a first area with a first radial thickness and a second area with a thinner radial thickness. In a second alternative or supplemental embodiment, the first insulating material has a first area with a first radial thickness and a second area with a thinner radial thickness and the first area resides along a portion of the first insulated conductor which is abutting the second insulated conductor.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: Wayne C. Hopkinson, Trent M. Hayes, David A. Wiebelhaus, Daniel J. Parke
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Publication number: 20090236121Abstract: A twisted pair cable and a method of making the twisted pair cable are described. First and second insulated conductors are twisted about each other to form a twisted pair. A first insulating material surrounds a first conductor to form the first insulated conductor. In a first alternative or supplemental embodiment, the first insulating material directly abuts a circumference of the first conductor and has a first area with a first radial thickness and a second area with a thinner radial thickness. In a second alternative or supplemental embodiment, the first insulating material has a first area with a first radial thickness and a second area with a thinner radial thickness and the first area resides along a portion of the first insulated conductor which is abutting the second insulated conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Wayne C. HOPKINSON, Trent M. HAYES, David A. WIEBELHAUS, Daniel J. PARKE
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Publication number: 20060032660Abstract: A cable includes a plurality of twisted wire pairs housed inside a jacket. A plurality of protrusions extend away from a circumferential surface of the jacket. The protrusion may extend radially outward from an outer circumferential surface of the jacket, or may extend radially inward from an inner circumferential surface of the jacket toward a center of the cable. The protrusions ensure that the twisted wire pairs of one cable are well-distanced from the twisted wire pairs of another cable when two cables are placed adjacent to one another and improve the dielectric properties of the jacket. The cable can be designed to meet all of telecommunication cabling industry regulations and standards, and demonstrates improved alien crosstalk and attenuation characteristics even at high data bit rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Daniel Parke, David Wiebelhaus
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Publication number: 20050133246Abstract: A cable includes a plurality of twisted wire pairs housed inside a jacket. A plurality of protrusions extend away from a circumferential surface of the jacket. The protrusion may extend radially outward from an outer circumferential surface of the jacket, or may extend radially inward from an inner circumferential surface of the jacket toward a center of the cable. The protrusions ensure that the twisted wire pairs of one cable are well-distanced from the twisted wire pairs of another cable when two cables are placed adjacent to one another and improve the dielectric properties of the jacket. The cable can be designed to meet all of telecommunication cabling industry regulations and standards, and demonstrates improved alien crosstalk and attenuation characteristics even at high data bit rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Daniel Parke, David Wiebelhaus