Patents by Inventor Julio F. Rodrigues

Julio F. Rodrigues 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: 10411393
    Abstract: A connector is provided for attachment to a coaxial cable. The connector includes, in one embodiment, a connector body and a locking sleeve. The locking sleeve is configured to be moved between an attached and a detached state. In each such state, the locking sleeve is configured to receive the end of the cable. In one position, the locking sleeve is configured to lock the end of the cable to the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Salvatore J. Abbruzzese, Brian S. Welborn
  • Publication number: 20180090871
    Abstract: A connector is provided for attachment to a coaxial cable. The connector includes, in one embodiment, a connector body and a locking sleeve. The locking sleeve is configured to be moved between an attached and a detached state. In each such state, the locking sleeve is configured to receive the end of the cable. In one position, the locking sleeve is configured to lock the end of the cable to the connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Salvatore J. Abbruzzese, Brian S. Welborn
  • Patent number: 9837752
    Abstract: A connector is provided for attachment to a coaxial cable. The connector includes, in one embodiment, a connector body and a locking sleeve. The locking sleeve is configured to be moved between an attached and a detached state. In each such state, the locking sleeve is configured to receive the end of the cable. In one position, the locking sleeve is configured to lock the end of the cable to the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Salvatore J. Abbruzzese, Brian S. Welborn
  • Publication number: 20160315411
    Abstract: A connector is provided for attachment to a coaxial cable. The connector includes, in one embodiment, a connector body and a locking sleeve. The locking sleeve is configured to be moved between an attached and a detached state. In each such state, the locking sleeve is configured to receive the end of the cable. In one position, the locking sleeve is configured to lock the end of the cable to the connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. RODRIGUES, Salvatore J. ABBRUZZESE, Brian S. WELBORN
  • Patent number: 9385467
    Abstract: A connector is provided for attachment to a coaxial cable. The connector includes, in one embodiment, a connector body and a locking sleeve. The locking sleeve is configured to be moved between an attached and a detached state. In each such state, the locking sleeve is configured to receive the end of the cable. In one position, the locking sleeve is configured to lock the end of the cable to the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, SalvÄtore J. Abbruzzese, Brian S. Welborn
  • Publication number: 20150079840
    Abstract: A connector is provided for attachment to a coaxial cable. The connector includes, in one embodiment, a connector body and a locking sleeve. The locking sleeve is configured to be moved between an attached and a detached state. In each such state, the locking sleeve is configured to receive the end of the cable. In one position, the locking sleeve is configured to lock the end of the cable to the connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, SalvÄtore J. Abbruzzese, Brian S. Welborn
  • Patent number: 8894440
    Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Salvatore J. Abbruzzese, Brian S. Welborn
  • Publication number: 20130260608
    Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Salvatore J. Abbruzzese, Brian S. Welborn
  • Patent number: 8506325
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving the cable. A nut is rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. An annular post is disposed within the connector body, the post having a forward flanged base portion disposed within a rearward extent of the nut, the forward flanged base portion having a forward face. A biasing element is attached to the forward flanged base portion of the post and includes a deflectable portion extending outwardly in a forward direction beyond the forward face of the post shoulder portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Belden Inc.
    Inventors: Allen L. Malloy, Julio F. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 8469739
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector may include a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. The connector may include a nut rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body and an annular post disposed within the connector body for providing an electrical path between the mating connector and the coaxial cable. The connector may include a biasing element, wherein the biasing element is configured to provide a force to maintain the electrical path between the mating connector and the coaxial cable. In one embodiment, the biasing element is external to the nut and the connector body. In one embodiment, the biasing element surrounds a portion of the nut and/or the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Belden Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Joey D. Mango, Jr., Roger Phillips, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8449324
    Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Belden Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Salvatore J. Abbruzzese, Brian S. Welborn
  • Patent number: 8419470
    Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Belden Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Salvatore J. Abbruzzese, Brian S. Welborn
  • Patent number: 8414313
    Abstract: Security systems, including shields, adapters, and/or tools, for limiting access to a coaxial cable connector are provided. A shield comprises an outer shield configured to limit access to the coaxial cable connector. The coaxial cable connector comprises a fastener portion that is configured to be rotatable with respect to a body portion of the coaxial cable connector. The shield further comprises an adapter configured to be coupled to the outer shield. The adapter is configured to engage a side of the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector. The adapter is further configured to engage a tool configured to rotate the adapter such that, when engaged with both the tool and the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector, the adapter is configured to rotate the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector upon rotation of the adapter by the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Belden Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Timothy Noel Tremba
  • Publication number: 20130017694
    Abstract: Security systems, including shields, adapters, and/or tools, for limiting access to a coaxial cable connector are provided. A shield comprises an outer shield configured to limit access to the coaxial cable connector. The coaxial cable connector comprises a fastener portion that is configured to be rotatable with respect to a body portion of the coaxial cable connector. The shield further comprises an adapter configured to be coupled to the outer shield. The adapter is configured to engage a side of the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector. The adapter is further configured to engage a tool configured to rotate the adapter such that, when engaged with both the tool and the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector, the adapter is configured to rotate the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector upon rotation of the adapter by the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Timothy Noel Tremba
  • Publication number: 20120282804
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector may include a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. The connector may include a nut rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body and an annular post disposed within the connector body for providing an electrical path between the mating connector and the coaxial cable. The connector may include a biasing element, wherein the biasing element is configured to provide a force to maintain the electrical path between the mating connector and the coaxial cable. In one embodiment, the biasing element is external to the nut and the connector body. In one embodiment, the biasing element surrounds a portion of the nut and/or the connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Joey D. Magno, JR., Roger Phillips, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120171894
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. A nut is rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. An annular post is disposed within the connector body, the post having a forward flanged base portion disposed within a rearward extent of the nut, the forward flanged base portion having a forward face. A biasing element is attached to the forward flanged base portion of the post and includes a deflectable portion extending outwardly in a forward direction beyond the forward face of the post shoulder portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Allen L. Malloy, Julio F. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 8157588
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector may include a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. The connector may include a nut rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body and an annular post disposed within the connector body for providing an electrical path between the mating connector and the coaxial cable. The connector may include a biasing element, wherein the biasing element is configured to provide a force to maintain the electrical path between the mating connector and the coaxial cable. In one embodiment, the biasing element is external to the nut and the connector body. In one embodiment, the biasing element surrounds a portion of the nut and/or the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Belden Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Joey D. Magno, Jr., Roger Phillips, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120058673
    Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Salvatore J. Abbruzzese, Brian S. Welborn
  • Publication number: 20100081321
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. A nut is rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. An annular post is disposed within the connector body, the post having a forward flanged base portion disposed within a rearward extent of the nut, the forward flanged base portion having a forward face. A biasing element is attached to the forward flanged base portion of the post and includes a deflectable portion extending outwardly in a forward direction beyond the forward face of the post shoulder portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen L. Malloy, Julio F. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D601507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Julio F. Rodrigues