Patents by Inventor Noah P. Montena

Noah P. Montena 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).

  • Publication number: 20140220807
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a body, a post, a coupler and a continuity member. The continuity member has a post contact portion and a coupler contact portion. The post contact portion has an anchored portion. The coupler contact portion has an arcuate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Purdy, Noah P. Montena, Jeremy Amidon
  • Publication number: 20140213106
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a coupler, a body, an inner conductor engager and an outer conductor engager. The connector also includes a driver configured to axially move along an axis as a result of at least one axial installation force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Shawn M. Chawgo, Noah P. Montena
  • Patent number: 8793755
    Abstract: A network interface device including a signal splitter which conducts CATV signals through an active branch circuit, the active branch circuit including an active signal conditioner which modifies characteristics of active branch signals conducted through the active branch circuit, a sensor connected to sense normal, inoperative and abnormally operative conditions, the sensor removing a control signal indicative of inoperative and abnormal operating conditions, a selectable switch connected to the active branch circuit, the selectable switch communicating the CATV signals between the CATV network and the subscriber devices when in an activated position, and the selectable switch passing the signals to a signal reduction path when in a deactivated position, the selectable switch assuming the deactivated position in response to the de-assertion of the control signal, and a phase cancellation circuit connected to the signal reduction path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah P. Montena, Steven K. Shafer, Erdogan Alkan, Paul F. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20140154907
    Abstract: A connector includes, in one embodiment, a post, a coupling element configured to engage the post, and a connector body configured to engage the post. The connector body, in one embodiment, is configured to produce a biasing force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Richard A. Haube, Noah P. Montena, Souheil Zraik
  • Publication number: 20140120757
    Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable. The connector, in one embodiment, includes a post, a coupler and a continuity member configured to produce a radially-directed biasing force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Purdy, Noah P. Montena, Jeremy Amidon
  • Publication number: 20140106592
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body; a post engageable with the connector body, wherein the post includes a flange; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the nut having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the nut includes an internal lip, and wherein a second end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the second end of the nut to the side of the lip of the nut facing the first end of the nut at a point nearest the second end of the nut, and a first end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the first end of the nut to the same point nearest the second end of the nut of the same side of the lip facing the first end of the nut; and a continuity member disposed within the second end portion of the nut and contacting the post and the nut, so that the continuity member extends electrical grounding continuity through the post and the nut is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventors: ERIC PURDY, NOAH P. MONTENA, JEREMY AMIDON
  • Publication number: 20140106615
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body; a post engageable with the connector body, wherein the post includes a flange; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the nut having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the nut includes an internal lip, and wherein a second end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the second end of the nut to the side of the lip of the nut facing the first end of the nut at a point nearest the second end of the nut, and a first end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the first end of the nut to the same point nearest the second end of the nut of the same side of the lip facing the first end of the nut; and a continuity member disposed within the second end portion of the nut and contacting the post and the nut, so that the continuity member extends electrical grounding continuity through the post and the nut is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Purdy, Noah P. Montena, Jeremy Amidon
  • Publication number: 20140099814
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body; a post engageable with the connector body, wherein the post includes a flange; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the nut having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the nut includes an internal lip, and wherein a second end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the second end of the nut to the side of the lip of the nut facing the first end of the nut at a point nearest the second end of the nut, and a first end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the first end of the nut to the same point nearest the second end of the nut of the same side of the lip facing the first end of the nut; and a continuity member disposed within the second end portion of the nut and contacting the post and the nut, so that the continuity member extends electrical grounding continuity through the post and the nut is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Purdy, Noah P. Montena, Jeremy Amidon
  • Publication number: 20140087588
    Abstract: A connector having a nut-body continuity element is provided, wherein the nut-body continuity element electrically couples a nut and a connector body, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the nut and the connector body. Furthermore, the nut-body continuity element facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Publication number: 20140087578
    Abstract: A connector having a nut-body continuity element is provided, wherein the nut-body continuity element electrically couples a nut and a connector body, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the nut and the connector body. Furthermore, the nut-body continuity element facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Publication number: 20140087574
    Abstract: A connector having a nut-body continuity element is provided, wherein the nut-body continuity element electrically couples a nut and a connector body, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the nut and the connector body. Furthermore, the nut-body continuity element facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Patent number: 8628345
    Abstract: A high definition multimedia interface connector comprising a connector body having an extension configured to be inserted into a high definition multimedia interface receptacle, and at least one projection on an outer surface of the extension to facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle. A corresponding method of releasably securing a high definition multimedia interface plug to a standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hanson, Jeremy Amidon, Noah P. Montena
  • Patent number: 8400319
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector structure is provided, the connector structure comprising: a connector; a physical parameter sensing circuit mechanically attached to the connector; and a status output component mechanically attached to the connector. The physical parameter sensing circuit configured to sense a condition of the connector. The status output component configured to report an ascertained physical parameter status to a location outside of the connector. A corresponding method of ascertaining a physical parameter status of a connector connection is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Patent number: 8400318
    Abstract: A signal level detection method is provided, the method includes providing a feed line system that includes coaxial cable connectors connecting coaxial cable sections. Each coaxial cable connector includes a connector body, a coupling circuit positioned within the connector body, an electrical signal power level detection circuit electrically connected to the coupling circuit and comprised by the connector body, and an output component comprised by the connector body. At least one coupling circuit senses an electrical signal flowing through at least one associated coaxial cable connector. At least one electrical signal power level detection circuit detects a plurality of associated power levels of the electrical signal flowing through at least one associated coaxial cable connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Patent number: 8296935
    Abstract: Provided is a coaxial cable connector compression tool comprising a resilient coaxial cable retaining mechanism, having a tool mounting portion, affixed to said compression tool and a compliant cable receiving portion configured to releasably retain a coaxial cable, wherein the cable retaining mechanism, which may be comprised or one or multiple pieces, bears minimal compression forces while positioned on said compression tool to hold said coaxial cable in proper alignment when said compression tool is operated. Moreover, a method is provided for retaining a coaxial cable in proper alignment during compression of a coaxial cable connector onto said coaxial cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Publication number: 20120214335
    Abstract: A cover and a system of covers/boots for placement in sealed relation over a connector or pair of connectors that is or are adapted to terminate a cable or splice together a pair of cables, preferably cables that carry signals received by a receiving apparatus on a cell tower. The covers include a cable end that sealingly receives a cable therein, an elongated body that provides secure cover to a cable connector, and an interface cover that cooperates with the elongated body to seal the connector interface when disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Natoli, Mark Vaughn, Noah P. Montena
  • Patent number: 8172611
    Abstract: An assembly for connecting a coaxial cable end to a threaded port and having a fitting to which an end of a coaxial cable can be connected. A nut, joined to the fitting, has a first set of threads and is turnable in a tightening direction around a central axis of the connecting assembly to progressively engage the first set of threads with a second set of threads on a port. The nut has an outer surface at which a first edge, facing circumferentially in a first direction, is defined. A sleeve surrounds the nut and has a body with a first reconfigurable finger extending in a circumferential direction and upon which a second edge, facing circumferentially oppositely to the first direction, is defined. The second edge is brought into bearing engagement with the first edge as the sleeve is turned in the tightening direction around the central axis so that the nut follows movement of the sleeve. The sleeve is movable continuously relative to the nut around the central axis in a loosening direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Publication number: 20120100751
    Abstract: An assembly for connecting a coaxial cable end to a threaded port and having a fitting to which an end of a coaxial cable can be connected. A nut, joined to the fitting, has a first set of threads and is turnable in a tightening direction around a central axis of the connecting assembly to progressively engage the first set of threads with a second set of threads on a port. The nut has an outer surface at which a first edge, facing circumferentially in a first direction, is defined. A sleeve surrounds the nut and has a body with a first reconfigurable finger extending in a circumferential direction and upon which a second edge, facing circumferentially oppositely to the first direction, is defined. The second edge is brought into bearing engagement with the first edge as the sleeve is turned in the tightening direction around the central axis so that the nut follows movement of the sleeve. The sleeve is movable continuously relative to the nut around the central axis in a loosening direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Publication number: 20120097417
    Abstract: A filter housing having a first filter housing section extending around a first space with a first central axis, a second filter housing section extending around a second space with a second central axis, and a first coupler. The first and second filter housing sections are combined with the first coupler to produce the filter housing by connecting a first end of the first filter housing section and a first end of the second filter housing section to the first coupler into a first combined configuration to define a combined space to operatively support a printed circuit board extending into and continuously between the first and second spaces through the first coupler. The second end of the first filter housing section is configured to selectively operatively connect to either of a separate: a) end fitting for a cable; and b) a second coupler through which a printed circuit board can be directed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Patent number: D675165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn M. Chawgo, Noah P. Montena