Patents by Inventor John C. Hostler

John C. Hostler 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: 5671833
    Abstract: A retractable device for mounting a length of high speed coaxial cable is taught. The device allows for easy connection of coaxial cable to various electronic devices while also being readily disconnected and stored as needed. The device comprises a compact housing containing a thin coaxial cable having connectors at each end. The cable can be dispensed from the housing as needed and then drawn back into the housing using an actuator, such as a crank handle, following use. The device is particularly effective for establishing temporary electronic signal connections, such as connecting a television to a cable television signal source or a computer to a computer network. The coaxial cable used in the present invention is capable of high speed signal transmission, such as accurately transmitting a primary signal frequency in excess of 40,000 Hz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael V. Edwards, John C. Hostler
  • Patent number: 5059263
    Abstract: Coaxial electric cable and simplified process for making it, wherein large gauge center conductor is wrapped with extruded strands of porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, drawn through a die to reduce diameter and voids, tape-wrapped with porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, sintered, and shielding and extruded jacketing applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack A. Sahakian, John C. Hostler
  • Patent number: 4972041
    Abstract: A multi-conductor flat ribbon cable for transmission of data signals having firmly-held accurately spaced apart drain wires wrapped with spaced-apart coils of polymer fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerald M. Crawley, John C. Hostler
  • Patent number: 4939317
    Abstract: A high temperature and radiation resistant all polyimide insulated coaxial cable and process of manufacture. Perforated polyimide tape wrapping yields low dielectric constant cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Hostler
  • Patent number: D399126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael V. Edwards, John C. Hostler