Patents by Inventor Jeffrey D Paynter
Jeffrey D Paynter 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: 20220173553Abstract: A ganged connector assembly includes: a plurality of coaxial connectors, each of the coaxial connectors connected with a respective coaxial cable extending rearwardly therefrom, each of the coaxial connectors including an inner contact and an outer body that is electrically separated from the inner contact; a shell having a plurality of cavities; and a plurality of rear bodies, each of the rear bodies encircling a respective outer body, each of the rear bodies mounted in a respective cavity of the shell. Each of the rear bodies includes a first locking feature. A second locking feature is located in each of the cavities and is fixed relative to the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventor: Jeffrey D. Paynter
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Patent number: 11283201Abstract: A coaxial cable-connector assembly includes a coaxial cable, a coaxial connector, and a rear body. The coaxial cable includes: an inner conductor; a dielectric layer circumferentially surrounding the inner conductor; an outer conductor circumferentially surrounding the dielectric layer, the outer conductor having an inner surface and an outer surface; and a jacket circumferentially surrounding the outer conductor. The coaxial connector includes: an inner contact electrically connected with the inner conductor; an outer connector body spaced apart from and circumferentially surrounding the inner contact, the outer connector body including a first securing feature; and a dielectric spacer interposed between the inner contact and the outer body.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventor: Jeffrey D. Paynter
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Publication number: 20210226392Abstract: A mated connector assembly includes: a first connector assembly, comprising a plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted on a mounting structure and a first shell; and a second connector assembly, comprising a plurality of second coaxial connectors, each of the second coaxial connectors connected with a respective coaxial cable and mated with a respective first coaxial connector. The second connector assembly includes a second shell surrounding the second coaxial connectors, the second shell defining a plurality of electrically isolated cavities, each of the second coaxial connectors being located in a respective cavity. In in a mated condition the second shell resides within the first shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, James P. Fleming, Jose A. Rabello, Bhavin Kadakia
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Publication number: 20210159632Abstract: A mated connector assembly includes: a first connector assembly, comprising a plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted on a mounting structure and a first shell; and a second connector assembly, comprising a plurality of second coaxial connectors, each of the second coaxial connectors connected with a respective coaxial cable and mated with a respective first coaxial connector. The second connector assembly includes a second shell surrounding the second coaxial connectors, the second shell defining a plurality of electrically isolated cavities, each of the second coaxial connectors being located in a respective cavity. In in a mated condition the second shell resides within the first shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, James P. Fleming, Jose A. Rabello, Bhavin Kadakia
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Publication number: 20210159647Abstract: A ganged connector assembly includes: first, second, third and fourth coaxial cables; first, second, third and fourth coaxial connectors, each of the coaxial connectors connected with a corresponding one of the coaxial cables; a shell surrounding the coaxial connectors, the shell configured to electrically isolate each of the coaxial connectors from the other coaxial connectors, wherein the coaxial connectors are arranged in a generally square pattern; and a strain relief boot comprising: first and second cover pieces that are assembled to create a cover around portions of the coaxial cables and the coaxial connectors; and first and second braces that reside within the cover, the first brace being positioned between first and second of the coaxial connectors, and the second brace being positioned between third and fourth of the coaxial connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventor: Jeffrey D. Paynter
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Patent number: 10978840Abstract: A mated connector assembly includes: a first connector assembly, comprising a plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted on a mounting structure and a first shell; and a second connector assembly, comprising a plurality of second coaxial connectors, each of the second coaxial connectors connected with a respective coaxial cable and mated with a respective first coaxial connector. The second connector assembly includes a second shell surrounding the second coaxial connectors, the second shell defining a plurality of electrically isolated cavities, each of the second coaxial connectors being located in a respective cavity. In in a mated condition the second shell resides within the first shell.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, James P. Fleming, Jose A. Rabello, Bhavin Kadakia
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Publication number: 20210104827Abstract: A coaxial cable-connector assembly includes a coaxial cable, a coaxial connector, and a rear body. The coaxial cable includes: an inner conductor; a dielectric layer circumferentially surrounding the inner conductor; an outer conductor circumferentially surrounding the dielectric layer, the outer conductor having an inner surface and an outer surface; and a jacket circumferentially surrounding the outer conductor. The coaxial connector includes: an inner contact electrically connected with the inner conductor; an outer connector body spaced apart from and circumferentially surrounding the inner contact, the outer connector body including a first securing feature; and a dielectric spacer interposed between the inner contact and the outer body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventor: Jeffrey D. Paynter
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Publication number: 20210098950Abstract: A coaxial connector assembly includes: a first plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted within a shell, the shell defining a plurality of electrically isolated cavities, each of the first coaxial connectors being located in a respective cavity; a plurality of first coaxial cables, each of the coaxial cables attached to a respective one of the first coaxial connectors; a second coaxial connector mounted within the shell, the second coaxial connector being smaller that the first coaxial connectors; and a second coaxial cable attached to the second coaxial connector, the second coaxial cable being smaller than the first coaxial cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventor: Jeffrey D. Paynter
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Patent number: 10950970Abstract: A mated connector assembly includes: a first connector assembly, comprising a plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted on a mounting structure and a first shell; and a second connector assembly, comprising a plurality of second coaxial connectors, each of the second coaxial connectors connected with a respective coaxial cable and mated with a respective first coaxial connector. The second connector assembly includes a second shell surrounding the second coaxial connectors, the second shell defining a plurality of electrically isolated cavities, each of the second coaxial connectors being located in a respective cavity. In in a mated condition the second shell resides within the first shell.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, James P. Fleming, Jose A. Rabello, Bhavin Kadakia
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Patent number: 10833432Abstract: A coaxial cable-connector assembly comprising: (a) a coaxial cable; (b) a coaxial connector; (c) a rear body; and (d) a coupling nut. The coaxial cable comprises: an inner conductor; a dielectric layer circumferentially surrounding the inner conductor; an outer conductor circumferentially surrounding the dielectric layer; and a jacket circumferentially surrounding the outer conductor. The coaxial connector comprises: an inner contact electrically connected with the inner conductor; an outer body spaced apart from and circumferentially surrounding the inner contact; and a dielectric spacer interposed between the inner contact and the outer body. The rear body has a main section, a rear collet extending rearwardly from the main section, and a front engagement structure that coordinates with the outer body to engage the outer conductor. The nut has a threaded section and a tapered inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, Ronald A. Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20200119469Abstract: A coaxial cable-connector assembly comprising: (a) a coaxial cable; (b) a coaxial connector; (c) a rear body; and (d) a coupling nut. The coaxial cable comprises: an inner conductor; a dielectric layer circumferentially surrounding the inner conductor; an outer conductor circumferentially surrounding the dielectric layer; and a jacket circumferentially surrounding the outer conductor. The coaxial connector comprises: an inner contact electrically connected with the inner conductor; an outer body spaced apart from and circumferentially surrounding the inner contact; and a dielectric spacer interposed between the inner contact and the outer body. The rear body has a main section, a rear collet extending rearwardly from the main section, and a front engagement structure that coordinates with the outer body to engage the outer conductor. The nut has a threaded section and a tapered inner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, Ronald A. Vaccaro
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Patent number: 10505294Abstract: A coaxial cable-connector assembly comprising: (a) a coaxial cable; (b) a coaxial connector; (c) a rear body; and (d) a coupling nut. The coaxial cable comprises: an inner conductor; a dielectric layer circumferentially surrounding the inner conductor; an outer conductor circumferentially surrounding the dielectric layer; and a jacket circumferentially surrounding the outer conductor. The coaxial connector comprises: an inner contact electrically connected with the inner conductor; an outer body spaced apart from and circumferentially surrounding the inner contact; and a dielectric spacer interposed between the inner contact and the outer body. The rear body has a main section, a rear collet extending rearwardly from the main section, and a front engagement structure that coordinates with the outer body to engage the outer conductor. The nut has a threaded section and a tapered inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, Ronald A. Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20190363481Abstract: A mated connector assembly includes: a first connector assembly, comprising a plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted on a mounting structure and a first shell; and a second connector assembly, comprising a plurality of second coaxial connectors, each of the second coaxial connectors connected with a respective coaxial cable and mated with a respective first coaxial connector. The second connector assembly includes a second shell surrounding the second coaxial connectors, the second shell defining a plurality of electrically isolated cavities, each of the second coaxial connectors being located in a respective cavity. In in a mated condition the second shell resides within the first shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, James P. Fleming, Jose A. Rabello, Bhavin Kadakia
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Publication number: 20190312394Abstract: A mated connector assembly includes: a first connector assembly, comprising a plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted on a mounting structure and a first shell; and a second connector assembly, comprising a plurality of second coaxial connectors, each of the second coaxial connectors connected with a respective coaxial cable and mated with a respective first coaxial connector. The second connector assembly includes a second shell surrounding the second coaxial connectors, the second shell defining a plurality of electrically isolated cavities, each of the second coaxial connectors being located in a respective cavity. In in a mated condition the second shell resides within the first shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, James P. Fleming, Jose A. Rabello, Bhavin Kadakia
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Patent number: 10361522Abstract: An inner contact for a coaxial connector includes: an elongate, generally cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis and first and second opposed ends; and a plurality of spring fingers extending from the first end of the body generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, each of the spring fingers having a projection extending radially inwardly from a free end thereof. Each spring finger is separated from each of its immediately adjacent spring fingers by a slot. Each of the projections has opposed side edge portions, and wherein the side edge portions incline with increasing distance from an adjacent slot.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, James P. Fleming, Frank A. Harwath
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Patent number: 10186817Abstract: A right angle coaxial connector includes: an inner contact comprising a post configured to mate with a mating coaxial cable jack, the inner contact further including a finger having a pin, the pin extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the post; an outer conductor body including a housing section and a mating ring configured to mate with the mating coaxial cable jack; a first dielectric spacer interposed between the post of the inner contact and the mating ring of the outer conductor body; and a second dielectric spacer interposed between the housing section of the outer conductor body and the finger of the inner contact. The second dielectric spacer includes a slot in which the finger and at least a portion of the pin reside.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventor: Jeffrey D. Paynter
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Publication number: 20190006797Abstract: An inner contact for a coaxial connector includes: an elongate, generally cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis and first and second opposed ends; and a plurality of spring fingers extending from the first end of the body generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, each of the spring fingers having a projection extending radially inwardly from a free end thereof. Each spring finger is separated from each of its immediately adjacent spring fingers by a slot. Each of the projections has opposed side edge portions, and wherein the side edge portions incline with increasing distance from an adjacent slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, James P. Fleming, Frank A. Harwath
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Patent number: 10090626Abstract: A method of forming a solder joint between a coaxial cable and a coaxial connector includes the steps of: positioning a solder element between an end of an outer conductor of the coaxial cable and a connector body of the connector, wherein the solder element is positioned within a vacuum chamber; melting the solder element to form a solder joint between the outer conductor and the connector body, the solder joint including a lower surface formed by contact with a mounting structure; and applying suction to the melting solder element to reduce the formation of bubbles within the solder joint.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Frank A. Harwath, Jeffrey D. Paynter, James P. Fleming, David J. Smentek
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Publication number: 20180233837Abstract: A coaxial cable-connector assembly comprising: (a) a coaxial cable; (b) a coaxial connector; (c) a rear body; and (d) a coupling nut. The coaxial cable comprises: an inner conductor; a dielectric layer circumferentially surrounding the inner conductor; an outer conductor circumferentially surrounding the dielectric layer; and a jacket circumferentially surrounding the outer conductor. The coaxial connector comprises: an inner contact electrically connected with the inner conductor; an outer body spaced apart from and circumferentially surrounding the inner contact; and a dielectric spacer interposed between the inner contact and the outer body. The rear body has a main section, a rear collet extending rearwardly from the main section, and a front engagement structure that coordinates with the outer body to engage the outer conductor. The nut has a threaded section and a tapered inner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Jeffrey D. Paynter, Ronald A. Vaccaro
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Patent number: 9975287Abstract: A strain relief for a coaxial cable and coaxial connector interconnection is provided as an injection moldable polymer material surrounding the interconnection. The injection moldable material fills a solder pre-form cavity between an outer conductor of the coaxial cable and an inner diameter of a bore of the connector body, strengthening and environmentally sealing the interconnection. Where the outer conductor is corrugated, the polymer material may be provided covering an exposed portion of the corrugations and/or filling portions of a corrugation trough between an outer jacket and the outer diameter of the outer conductor.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jeffrey D Paynter, Kendrick Van Swearingen, James J Carlock, James P Fleming