Patents by Inventor Michael E. Lawrence

Michael E. Lawrence 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: 10461516
    Abstract: A configurable enclosure including a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed along a perimeter of a bottom surface, and a removable portion of the bottom surface configured to be peeled away from the base portion to create an opening on the bottom surface is provided. Moreover, an enclosure having a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed around a perimeter of a bottom surface, a thin section of the bottom surface located proximate an outer edge of a removable portion of the bottom surface, an actuator operably attached to the removable portion, wherein through actuation of the actuator, the removable portion peels away from the bottom surface to create an opening on the base portion is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy Amidon, Shawn Chawgo, Michael E. Lawrence, Noah P. Montena, Christopher P. Natoli, Chad T. Wells
  • Patent number: 10332654
    Abstract: A quad-shield coaxial cable includes, an elongated center conductor extending along a longitudinal axis, an insulator coaxially surrounding the inner conductor, an inner conductive foil layer coaxially surrounding the insulator, an inner layer of braided shield coaxially surrounding the inner foil layer, an outer layer of braided shield coaxially surrounding the inner layer of braided shield, an outer conductive foil layer coaxially surrounding the outer layer of braided shield, and a jacket coaxially surrounding the outer conductive foil layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventor: Michael E. Lawrence
  • Patent number: 9910078
    Abstract: A passive neutral fault current detection device fastened to cable television equipment detects the presence of a neutral fault within a subscriber's premises when the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is electrically bonded to the neutral conductor of the premises electrical service ground. In one example, the passive neutral fault current detection device employs a transformer circuit. The braided outer conductor of the coax cable acts as the primary coil of the transformer, and windings surrounding the coax cable act as a secondary coil. The windings are connected to an alert device to complete the circuit. As alternating current from a neutral fault flows through the braided sheath, a varying magnetic field is generated and impinges upon the secondary winding, which induces a varying voltage in the secondary winding. The voltage can drive the alert device which, in one embodiment, is a light emitting diode (LED).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Lawrence, Raymond W. Palinkas
  • Publication number: 20180048133
    Abstract: A configurable enclosure including a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed along a perimeter of a bottom surface, and a removable portion of the bottom surface configured to be peeled away from the base portion to create an opening on the bottom surface is provided. Moreover, an enclosure having a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed around a perimeter of a bottom surface, a thin section of the bottom surface located proximate an outer edge of a removable portion of the bottom surface, an actuator operably attached to the removable portion, wherein through actuation of the actuator, the removable portion peels away from the bottom surface to create an opening on the base portion is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy Amidon, Shawn Chawgo, Michael E. Lawrence, Noah P. Montena, Christopher P. Natoli, Chad T. Wells
  • Patent number: 9660430
    Abstract: A configurable enclosure including a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed along a perimeter of a bottom surface, and a removable portion of the bottom surface configured to be peeled away from the base portion to create an opening on the bottom surface is provided. Moreover, an enclosure having a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed around a perimeter of a bottom surface, a thin section of the bottom surface located proximate an outer edge of a removable portion of the bottom surface, an actuator operably attached to the removable portion, wherein through actuation of the actuator, the removable portion peels away from the bottom surface to create an opening on the base portion is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy Amidon, Shawn Chawgo, Michael E. Lawrence, Noah P. Montena, Christopher P. Natoli, Chad T. Wells
  • Patent number: 9590402
    Abstract: A mounting clip for retaining a cable against a mounting surface includes a mounting flange configured to be mounted to a mounting structure, a first cable retainer, and a second cable retainer. The first cable retainer extends from the mounting flange and defines a first passage configured to receive a length of a cable therethrough. The second cable retainer extends from the mounting flange and defines a second passage configured to receive the length of cable therethrough. The second cable retainer is resiliently movable between a rest position and a loaded position. In the rest position, the second cable retainer extends into the first passage and defines the second passage smaller than the first passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: Michael E. Lawrence, Brian K. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20160076671
    Abstract: A mounting clip for retaining a cable against a mounting surface includes a mounting flange configured to be mounted to a mounting structure, a first cable retainer, and a second cable retainer. The first cable retainer extends from the mounting flange and defines a first passage configured to receive a length of a cable therethrough. The second cable retainer extends from the mounting flange and defines a second passage configured to receive the length of cable therethrough. The second cable retainer is resiliently movable between a rest position and a loaded position. In the rest position, the second cable retainer extends into the first passage and defines the second passage smaller than the first passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Michael E. Lawrence, Brian K. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20150212140
    Abstract: A passive neutral fault current detection device fastened to cable television equipment detects the presence of a neutral fault within a subscriber's premises when the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is electrically bonded to the neutral conductor of the premises electrical service ground. In one example, the passive neutral fault current detection device employs a transformer circuit. The braided outer conductor of the coax cable acts as the primary coil of the transformer, and windings surrounding the coax cable act as a secondary coil. The windings are connected to an alert device to complete the circuit. As alternating current from a neutral fault flows through the braided sheath, a varying magnetic field is generated and impinges upon the secondary winding, which induces a varying voltage in the secondary winding. The voltage can drive the alert device which, in one embodiment, is a light emitting diode (LED).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Lawrence, Raymond W. Palinkas
  • Publication number: 20150144623
    Abstract: A configurable enclosure including a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed along a perimeter of a bottom surface, and a removable portion of the bottom surface configured to be peeled away from the base portion to create an opening on the bottom surface is provided. Moreover, an enclosure having a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed around a perimeter of a bottom surface, a thin section of the bottom surface located proximate an outer edge of a removable portion of the bottom surface, an actuator operably attached to the removable portion, wherein through actuation of the actuator, the removable portion peels away from the bottom surface to create an opening on the base portion is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Jeremy Amidon, Shawn Chawgo, Michael E. Lawrence, Noah P. Montena, Christopher P. Natoli, Chad T. Wells
  • Patent number: 8944267
    Abstract: A configurable enclosure including a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed along a perimeter of a bottom surface, and a removable portion of the bottom surface configured to be peeled away from the base portion to create an opening on the bottom surface is provided. Moreover, an enclosure having a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed around a perimeter of a bottom surface, a thin section of the bottom surface located proximate an outer edge of a removable portion of the bottom surface, an actuator operably attached to the removable portion, wherein through actuation of the actuator, the removable portion peels away from the bottom surface to create an opening on the base portion is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Amidon, Shawn Chawgo, Michael E. Lawrence, Noah Montena, Christopher P. Natoli, Chad T. Wells
  • Patent number: 8573996
    Abstract: A coaxial connector comprising a connector body; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the connector body, the nut having a first forward end configured for threadably attaching to an interface port and a second rearward end; and a continuity member, electrically contacting the nut; wherein the connector is configured to maintain return loss below ?40 dBvM when the connector is installed on the interface port, so as to be only engaged with one thread of the interface port is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Amidon, Michael E. Lawrence, Noah Montena, Eric Purdy
  • Patent number: 8570178
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector is provided, the connector includes: a connector body and a ground isolation circuit positioned within the connector body. The ground isolation circuit is configured to generate a voltage signal comprising a positive voltage and a negative voltage. The ground isolation circuit is electrically isolated from the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Lawrence, Noah Montena, Murat Ozbas
  • Patent number: 8179814
    Abstract: A premise signal conditioning device is provided that can be inserted into a signal transmission line of a CATV system on a premise of a user. The device includes at least a first diplexer set, each diplexer set including a supplier side diplexer and a premise side diplexer creating a return path for an upstream bandwidth and a forward path for a downstream bandwidth there between. The device further includes a detector configured to measure a level of signals present in a first segment of frequencies between the upstream bandwidth and the downstream bandwidth. The device further includes a switch controller configured to alter a width of the return path from a first width to a second width in response to a level of the signals exceeding a predetermined threshold level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven K. Shafer, Michael E. Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20110080158
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector is provided, the connector includes: a connector body and a ground isolation circuit positioned within the connector body. The ground isolation circuit is configured to generate a voltage signal comprising a positive voltage and a negative voltage. The ground isolation circuit is electrically isolated from the connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael E. Lawrence, Noah Montena, Murat Ozbas
  • Publication number: 20100251320
    Abstract: A premise signal conditioning device is provided that can be inserted into a signal transmission line of a CATV system on a premise of a user. The device includes at least a first diplexer set, each diplexer set including a supplier side diplexer and a premise side diplexer creating a return path for an upstream bandwidth and a forward path for a downstream bandwidth there between. The device further includes a detector configured to measure a level of signals present in a first segment of frequencies between the upstream bandwidth and the downstream bandwidth. The device further includes a switch controller configured to alter a width of the return path from a first width to a second width in response to a level of the signals exceeding a predetermined threshold level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Steven K. Shafer, Michael E. Lawrence
  • Patent number: 7241162
    Abstract: A modular connector comprising a connector body where at least one terminal member disposed in the connector body, wherein each of the terminal members has a blade, and a contact face. A wire loader is configured for sliding engagement within the connector body. The wire loader having at least one hole corresponding to the terminal member. The hole is dimensioned therein to let an insulated wire be inserted therethrough, wherein when the wire loader is slidably disposed within the connector body, the inserted wire is positioned to be in contact with the blade so the blade is pressed into electrical communication with the at least one terminal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Lawrence
  • Patent number: 7126524
    Abstract: A synthetic aperture image of a scene is acquired using a radar system. The scene has one or more radar scatterers located on a horizontal flat {circumflex over (x)},? plane. The radar system is mounted on a moving platform moving at an angle ?tilt with respect to the {circumflex over (x)},? plane, with a component of motion in a perpendicular {circumflex over (z)} direction. The synthetic aperture image acquisition requires digitizing radar returns having a phase returned from scatterers in the scene, adjusting the phase of the radar returns in response to ?tilt to generate phase adjusted returns, then computing the synthetic aperture image from said phase adjusted returns. The phase adjustment takes into account ?tilt platform motion with respect to the scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Charles T. Hansen, Michael E. Lawrence
  • Patent number: 6987479
    Abstract: Motion compensation for coherent combination of pulses facilitates a SAR image of a scene on earth's surface. A great circle (406) is centered with respect to the earth's center, The great circle (406) has an axis (412) perpendicular to a first plane. Axis (412) passes through the earth's center. The first plane contains great circle (406) and includes the earth's center. Great circle (406) has a first center defined by an intersection of the first plane and axis (412). The scene has one or more radar scatterers and is located on a surface (402). The radar system is mounted on a moving platform (400) moving with a component of motion in a direction along great circle (406). The radar comprises a radar receiver for digitizing the radar returns having a phase from scatterers on surface (402), and a computer for focusing the phase of said radar returns from the scatterers on surface (402).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Charles T. Hansen, Michael E. Lawrence
  • Patent number: 6492932
    Abstract: A method for processing squint-mapped synthetic aperture radar data of the present invention. The inventive method includes the steps of effecting range compression of the data; deskewing the data; performing a Fourier transform with respect to the deskewed data; providing a range migration interpolation of the transformed data; effecting a frequency remapping of the range interpolated data; and performing an inverse Fourier transform with respect to the deskewed data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Michael Y. Jin, Michael E. Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20020086570
    Abstract: A terminal connector that protects a plurality of electrical lead terminals during the assembly and transportation stages of a motor assembly and provides an electrical connection for test equipment for testing the motor assembly is described. The terminal connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts extending from a top side of the connector, a plurality of second electrical contacts extending from a bottom side of the connector, and an opening extending through the connector. The plurality of second electrical contacts extend from a cavity that extends into the connector from the bottom side of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Michael E. Lawrence, Michael L. Stockman