Patents by Inventor Kenneth Steven Wood

Kenneth Steven Wood 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: 8939796
    Abstract: A coaxial connector includes a surge protection component including a plurality of elongated members, a body portion that is configured to receive the surge protection component such that the elongated members extend along an outer surface thereof, and a center conductor disposed inside the body portion and spaced apart from the surge protection component so as to create a gap therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
    Inventors: Robert E. Darrow, Kenneth Steven Wood, Robert R. Riggsby, Shi Man Li, Mark Vogel
  • Patent number: 8915751
    Abstract: Coaxial connectors are provided that include a contact post that has a pedestal and a post extending therefrom. These connectors further include a ground plane extension that is separate from the contact post. The ground plane extension includes a first end that is positioned on a first side of the pedestal and a sidewall that extends from the first end of the ground plane extension. This sidewall extends beyond a second side of the pedestal that is opposite the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
    Inventor: Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Publication number: 20130323967
    Abstract: Coaxial connectors are provided that include a contact post that has a pedestal and a post extending therefrom. These connectors further include a ground plane extension that is separate from the contact post. The ground plane extension includes a first end that is positioned on a first side of the pedestal and a sidewall that extends from the first end of the ground plane extension. This sidewall extends beyond a second side of the pedestal that is opposite the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Publication number: 20130059468
    Abstract: Coaxial connectors include have a rear cable-receiving end and a front connection end that is opposite the cable-receiving end. These connectors include a connector body having a front end that extends toward the front connection end of the coaxial connector and a rear end opposite the front end and a compression element that is configured to move between an unseated position and a seated position, the compression element configured to impart a compressive force to secure one or more elements of a cable within the connector body when the compression element is in the seated position. The compression element is designed to be closer to the front connection end of the coaxial connector when in the unseated position than it is when in the seated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Patent number: 7938662
    Abstract: Methods of connecting a coaxial connector and a terminal include providing a coaxial connector with a coupler, the coupler having a seal member in contacting relationship with the coupler such that the seal member is coaxial with the coupler about a longitudinal axis, affixing the coupler to the terminal and after the coupler is affixed to the terminal, sliding the seal member longitudinally toward, and into contact with, the terminal. When in a tightening position, the seal member covers an engagement surface of the coupler, and wherein when in a deployed position, the seal member contacts at least a portion of the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Patent number: 7714229
    Abstract: A method of making a coaxial cable assembly is disclosed, the assembly comprising a coaxial cable and a connector, or connector termination, at least one end of the cable. A connector, comprised of connector components, is also disclosed. The method comprises placing connector components into contact with the cable before the connector components are assembled into a connector. The connector is assembled simultaneously with securing the connector to the cable to make a coaxial cable assembly. A method of preparing coaxial cable in a manner suitable for making coaxial cable assemblies is also disclosed. The coaxial cable assembly can be a jumper, or a lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, William Bernard Lutz, Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Publication number: 20080311789
    Abstract: Methods of connecting a coaxial connector and a terminal include providing a coaxial connector with a coupler, the coupler having a seal member in contacting relationship with the coupler such that the seal member is coaxial with the coupler about a longitudinal axis, affixing the coupler to the terminal and after the coupler is affixed to the terminal, sliding the seal member longitudinally toward, and into contact with, the terminal. When in a tightening position, the seal member covers an engagement surface of the coupler, and wherein when in a deployed position, the seal member contacts at least a portion of the terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Publication number: 20080184553
    Abstract: A method of making a coaxial cable assembly is disclosed, the assembly comprising a coaxial cable and a connector, or connector termination, on at least one end of the cable. A connector, comprised of connector components, is also disclosed. The method comprises placing connector components into contact with the cable before the connector components are assembled into a connector. The connector is assembled simultaneously with securing the connector to the cable to make a coaxial cable assembly. A method of preparing coaxial cable in a manner suitable for making coaxial cable assemblies is also disclosed. The coaxial cable assembly can be a jumper, or a lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, William Bernard Lutz, Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Patent number: 7371112
    Abstract: A method of making a coaxial cable assembly is disclosed, the assembly comprising a coaxial cable and a connector, or connector termination, on at least one end of the cable. A connector, comprised of connector components, is also disclosed. The method comprises placing connector components into contact with the cable before the connector components are assembled into a connector. The connector is assembled simultaneously with securing the connector to the cable to make a coaxial cable assembly. A method of preparing coaxial cable in a manner suitable for making coaxial cable assemblies is also disclosed. The coaxial cable assembly can be a jumper, or a lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, William Bernard Lutz, Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Publication number: 20080032551
    Abstract: A method of making a coaxial cable assembly is disclosed, the assembly comprising a coaxial cable and a connector, or connector termination, on at least one end of the cable. A connector, comprised of connector components, is also disclosed. The method comprises placing connector components into contact with the cable before the connector components are assembled into a connector. The connector is assembled simultaneously with securing the connector to the cable to make a coaxial cable assembly. A method of preparing coaxial cable in a manner suitable for making coaxial cable assemblies is also disclosed. The coaxial cable assembly can be a jumper, or a lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, William Bernard Lutz, Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Patent number: 7311555
    Abstract: A seal member for a coaxial cable connector has a generally tubular seal body with a first and second section, the first and second sections being movable about a hinge portion between first and second resting states. The seal member has an internal surface that in one resting state is directed at least in part radially outward. The seal member may also have a first outer surface that touches a second outer surface in one of the resting states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, William Bernard Lutz, Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Publication number: 20070232088
    Abstract: A method of making a coaxial cable assembly is disclosed, the assembly comprising a coaxial cable and a connector, or connector termination, at least one end of the cable. A connector, comprised of connector components, is also disclosed. The method comprises placing connector components into contact with the cable before the connector components are assembled into a connector. The connector is assembled simultaneously with securing the connector to the cable to make a coaxial cable assembly. A method of preparing coaxial cable in a manner suitable for making coaxial cable assemblies is also disclosed. The coaxial cable assembly can be a jumper, or a lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, William Bernard Lutz, Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Patent number: D612716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.
    Inventors: William Bernard Lutz, Kenneth Steven Wood
  • Patent number: D620894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.
    Inventors: William Bernard Lutz, Kenneth Steven Wood