Patents by Inventor John J. Napiorkowski

John J. Napiorkowski 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: 8514582
    Abstract: A coax-balun module for converting from a balanced signal to an unbalanced signal includes a housing having a balun well adapted to receive a balun transformer. The module includes a printed circuit board electrically connected to a balun transformer and a threaded connector. The printed circuit board is further electrically connected to electrical conductors adapted to carry input signals. The housing is adapted to receive a potting material to seal the other components therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Kathleen E. Blake, Christian S. Duran, John J. Napiorkowski, Edward J. Reed
  • Patent number: 8139761
    Abstract: A line module includes a plurality of pivoting insulation displacement connector holders, an insulation connector (IDC) positionable in at least one holder when the holder is in a connected position, and a gel-less jack in electrical communication with at least one IDC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Chanh C. Vo, Rodger A. Tenholder, John J. Napiorkowski
  • Patent number: 8023997
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus and methodology for providing selective wired and/or wireless transmission of communications signals to and/or within a subscriber premises. A network interface device includes a wireless router within the housing of the network interface device to selectively provide one or more of wireless and wired communications services to a subscriber. The network interface device may be mounted externally of a subscriber premises. The provision of a wireless router within a network interface device offers a service provider the ability to provide wireless service to a subscriber as well as to new subscribers in close proximity to a subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Stuart E. Hoiness, John J. Napiorkowski, Kathleen E. Blake, Boyd G. Brower, Tuy T. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20110128708
    Abstract: A coax-balun module for converting from a balanced signal to an unbalanced signal includes a housing having a balun well adapted to receive a balun transformer. The module includes a printed circuit board electrically connected to a balun transformer and a threaded connector. The printed circuit board is further electrically connected to electrical conductors adapted to carry input signals. The housing is adapted to receive a potting material to seal the other components therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Kathleen E. Blake, Christian S. Duran, John J. Napiorkowski, Edward J. Reed
  • Patent number: 7499526
    Abstract: A termination module for terminating TELCO wiring and subscriber wiring within a network interface enclosure at a subscriber premises includes a subscriber bridge having burglar alarm connections. The subscriber bridge includes a base, a pair of conductive contact elements disposed within the base and defining a plurality of connection terminals, and a base cap positioned over the base and the contact elements. The termination module provides a demarcation point for electrically disconnecting the subscriber wiring from the subscriber wiring and the subscriber bridge further includes burglar alarm connection points that permit a burglar alarm to be wired in series between the demarcation point and the contact elements such that the subscriber-owned equipment, including the burglar alarm, can be electrically disconnected from the TELCO wiring to fault test a telephone line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Boyd G. Brower, John J. Napiorkowski, Brad N. Grunwald
  • Patent number: 7346253
    Abstract: A slack storage receptacle for storing an excess length of a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable extending between an optical connection terminal and a network interface device (NID) includes a housing and a storage means disposed within the housing for receiving the drop cable such that the drop cable slack is stored external to the NID. The slack storage receptacle may be secured to an exterior wall of a subscriber premises and the NID mounted thereon. Alternatively, the slack storage receptacle may be positioned around and formed to the NID. Alternatively, the slack storage receptacle may be buried in the ground adjacent the NID. The drop cable slack may be wound onto the storage means after deployment. Alternatively, the slack storage receptacle may be pre-assembled, shipped to the subscriber premises, and the drop cable unwound from the storage means with the drop cable slack remaining wound on the storage means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Bloodworth, Brad N. Grunwald, John A. Keenum, John J. Napiorkowski, Jason B. Reagan, Harley J. Staber, Rodger A. Tenholder, Chanh C. Vo, Terry L. Cooke, Tory A. Klavuhn, James P. Luther
  • Patent number: 6996232
    Abstract: An xDSL splitter module is provided for mounting in a network interface device (NID) that contains an xDSL splitter circuit and the terminals to connect the circuit between outside plant wires and two pairs of inside wires to deliver POTS and xDSL to the subscriber. The module also has at least a demarcation point for the POTS signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Inventors: Harley J. Staber, Chanh Vo, John J. Napiorkowski
  • Patent number: 6950295
    Abstract: Metal oxide varistors (MOVs) are employed in surge protection devices, such as overvoltage protection devices, between a pair of signal lines and ground to reduce the capacitive imbalance introduced by the overvoltage protector, thereby improving higher frequency transmissions over twisted-pair telephone lines. The MOVs are sorted into subgroups having a capacitive tolerance of no more than about 1.0 picofarad. MOVs with asymmetrical electrodes can also be sorted to reduce both the capacitance and the capacitive tolerance of the MOVs. The sorted MOVs can then be electrically connected in parallel with a gas discharge tube on each signal line to produce an overvoltage protection device, for example a station protector for use at a customer premises, having a capacitive imbalance that does not exceed about 1.3 picofarads. The use of asymmetrical electrodes reduces the capacitance of the sorted MOVs to less than about 30 picofarads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Chanh C. Vo, John J. Napiorkowski, Barry G. Slotnick
  • Publication number: 20040100747
    Abstract: Metal oxide varistors (MOVs) are employed in surge protection devices, such as overvoltage protection devices, between a pair of signal lines and ground to reduce the capacitive imbalance introduced by the overvoltage protector, thereby improving higher frequency transmissions over twisted-pair telephone lines. The MOVs are sorted into subgroups having a capacitive tolerance of no more than about 1.0 picofarad. MOVs with asymmetrical electrodes can also be sorted to reduce both the capacitance and the capacitive tolerance of the MOVs. The sorted MOVs can then be electrically connected in parallel with a gas discharge tube on each signal line to produce an overvoltage protection device, for example a station protector for use at a customer premises, having a capacitive imbalance that does not exceed about 1.3 picofarads. The use of asymmetrical electrodes reduces the capacitance of the sorted MOVs to less than about 30 picofarads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Chanh C. Vo, John J. Napiorkowski, Barry G. Slotnick
  • Patent number: 6680839
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing and balancing the off-state capacitance of an overvoltage protection circuit utilizes one or more diode networks electrically connected in series with an overvoltage protection device. The overvoltage protection device is selected from the group consisting of a gas tube, an MOV, a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode and a TVS thyristor. Preferably, the overvoltage protection device is a solid-state overvoltage protector (SSOVP) having at least one thyristor. The diode network includes a plurality of diodes electrically connected in parallel and arranged with opposing polarities so that the circuit is bi-directional. Preferably, the diode network includes a first set of two or more stacked diodes electrically connected in parallel with a second set of two or more stacked diodes and arranged with opposing polarities, and the capacitance of the diode network is less than the capacitance of the thyristor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventor: John J. Napiorkowski
  • Patent number: 6628497
    Abstract: An overvoltage protector bridge circuit for protecting telecommunications equipment against voltage surges on transmission lines utilizes an overvoltage protection device in a bridge circuit having multiple diodes arranged in series or in parallel on each leg of the circuit. The overvoltage protection device conducts when it reaches a threshold voltage potential. The overvoltage protection device is electrically connected between a pair of connection nodes in the bridge circuit. The bridge circuit is made up of multiple diodes arranged along each of the legs of the circuit, which extend between the tip line and the ring line and the connection nodes. At least two diodes are arranged in series or in parallel along each leg of the bridge circuit to steer the excess voltage on the tip line or the ring line, or both, through the overvoltage protection device to ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: John J. Napiorkowski, Josh M. Wilken
  • Publication number: 20030123208
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing and balancing the off-state capacitance of an overvoltage protection circuit utilizes one or more diode networks electrically connected in series with an overvoltage protection device. The overvoltage protection device is selected from the group consisting of a gas tube, an MOV, a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode and a TVS thyristor. Preferably, the overvoltage protection device is a solid-state overvoltage protector (SSOVP) having at least one thyristor. The diode network includes a plurality of diodes electrically connected in parallel and arranged with opposing polarities so that the circuit is bi-directional. Preferably, the diode network includes a first set of two or more stacked diodes electrically connected in parallel with a second set of two or more stacked diodes and arranged with opposing polarities, and the capacitance of the diode network is less than the capacitance of the thyristor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: John J. Napiorkowski
  • Patent number: 6540534
    Abstract: An interconnect apparatus for electrically connecting Telco wires to subscriber wires is arranged and configured to withstand overcurrent and overvoltage conditions. The interconnect apparatus includes a jack, a first set of contacts, and a first set of by-pass conductors. The first set of by-pass conductors is electrically connected to the first set of contacts and has a greater current carrying capacity than the first set of contacts. The interconnect apparatus further includes a second set of by-pass conductors and a plug. The second set of by-pass conductors is electrically connected to the first set of by-pass conductors when the plug and jack are engaged. The second set of by-pass conductors may also have a greater current carrying capacity than the first set of contacts. Preferably, the first set of by-pass conductors is spaced sufficiently apart and the second set of by-pass conductors is spaced sufficiently apart to substantially eliminate arcing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Chanh C. Vo, Boyd G. Brower, John J. Napiorkowski, Kristen C. Stohr, Brad N. Grunwald
  • Patent number: 6500020
    Abstract: A customer bridge for a terminating device includes a base defining an interior cavity and a base cap attached to the base and substantially covering the cavity. At least a pair of wire insertion holes formed through the base cap extend into the cavity for receiving twisted-pair tip and ring wires. The customer bridge further includes at least a pair of corresponding insulation displacement contacts disposed within the cavity. An actuating arm pivots between a disconnected position wherein the twisted-pair tip and ring wires do not engage the corresponding pair of insulation displacement contacts and a connected position wherein the twisted-pair tip and ring wires engage the corresponding pair of insulation displacement contacts. The wire insertion holes are located on the top surface of the customer bridge to permit the twisted-pair tip and ring wires to be inserted from immediately above the terminating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Chanh C. Vo, Steven E. Glenn, Alicia D. Hothem, Boyd G. Brower, Brad N. Grunwald, John J. Napiorkowski
  • Patent number: 6492894
    Abstract: A protective device for excess current utilizes a fuse that incorporates a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board has a trace on one side which is of a desired width, length, and thickness of material for opening if excess current for a selected duration of time is reached. The printed circuit board is mounted in an insulated housing. The lower side of the substrate may also have a conductive layer connected to the housing or ground. The printed circuit board and overvoltage protector may be tailored for impedance matching. An excess voltage protector may be incorporated with the printed circuit board for conducting to ground if excessive voltage is encountered. The housing has two terminals which are connected to the printed circuit board and voltage protector. These terminals may be conventional coaxial cable connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Jon E. Bone, John J. Napiorkowski, Josh M. Wilken
  • Publication number: 20020106922
    Abstract: An interconnect apparatus for electrically connecting Telco wires to subscriber wires is arranged and configured to withstand overcurrent and overvoltage conditions. The interconnect apparatus includes a jack, a first set of contacts, and a first set of by-pass conductors. The first set of by-pass conductors is electrically connected to the first set of contacts and has a greater current carrying capacity than the first set of contacts. The interconnect apparatus further includes a second set of by-pass conductors and a plug. The second set of by-pass conductors is electrically connected to the first set of by-pass conductors when the plug and jack are engaged. The second set of by-pass conductors may also have a greater current carrying capacity than the first set of contacts. Preferably, the first set of by-pass conductors is spaced sufficiently apart and the second set of by-pass conductors is spaced sufficiently apart to substantially eliminate arcing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Chanh C. Vo, Boyd G. Brower, John J. Napiorkowski, Kristen C. Stohr, Brad N. Grunwald
  • Patent number: 6421218
    Abstract: An overvoltage protector assembly utilizes a gas tube having an electrically conductive terminal and an electrically conductive end cap for being selectively brought into electrical contact with the terminal to divert surges to ground. A toroidal non-conductive element having a central hole is disposed between an end cap and the terminal of the gas tube. A fusible element formed of a fluxed solder pellet is also disposed between the end cap and the terminal of the gas tube. The end cap includes at least one aperture and a raised projection on its outer surface so that axial forces applied by a spring clip are centrally applied to the end cap. Molten solder flows through the central hole in the non-conductive element and the aperture in the end cap when the overvoltage protector assembly overheats so that the end cap and the terminal are in electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Chanh C. Vo, John J. Napiorkowski, Boyd G. Brower
  • Publication number: 20020033749
    Abstract: A protective device for excess current utilizes a fuse that incorporates a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board has a trace on one side which is of a desired width, length, and thickness of material for opening if excess current for a selected duration of time is reached. The printed circuit board is mounted in an insulated housing. The lower side of the substrate may also have a conductive layer connected to the housing or ground. The printed circuit board and overvoltage protector may be tailored for impedance matching. An excess voltage protector may be incorporated with the printed circuit board for conducting to ground if excessive voltage is encountered. The housing has two terminals which are connected to the printed circuit board and voltage protector. These terminals may be conventional coaxial cable connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Jon E. Bone, John J. Napiorkowski, Josh M. Wilken
  • Publication number: 20010053625
    Abstract: A customer bridge for a terminating device includes a base defining an interior cavity and a base cap attached to the base and substantially covering the cavity. At least a pair of wire insertion holes formed through the base cap extend into the cavity for receiving twisted-pair tip and ring wires. The customer bridge further includes at least a pair of corresponding insulation displacement contacts disposed within the cavity. An actuating arm pivots between a disconnected position wherein the twisted-pair tip and ring wires do not engage the corresponding pair of insulation displacement contacts and a connected position wherein the twisted-pair tip and ring wires engage the corresponding pair of insulation displacement contacts. The wire insertion holes are located on the top surface of the customer bridge to permit the twisted-pair tip and ring wires to be inserted from immediately above the terminating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Chanh C. Vo, Steven E. Glenn, Alicia D. Hothem, Boyd G. Brower, Brad N. Grunwald, John J. Napiorkowski
  • Patent number: D470113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Boyd G. Brower, Brad N. Grunwald, John J. Napiorkowski