Patents by Inventor Rich Gudgel

Rich Gudgel 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).

  • Method for attaching a connector to a coaxial cable
    Patent number: 8234783
    Abstract: A method for using a cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. The method includes using the apparatus for retaining the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder perform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond H. Ng, James B. Davis, Jim Carlock, Mike Quinlan, Rich Gudgel
  • Cable and Connector Assembly Apparatus and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20110113626
    Abstract: A method for using a cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. The method includes using the apparatus for retaining the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder preform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE, INC. OF NORTH CAROLINA
    Inventors: Raymond H. Ng, James B. Davis, Jim Carlock, Mike Quinlan, Rich Gudgel
  • Cable and connector assembly apparatus
    Patent number: 7900344
    Abstract: A cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. A method for using the apparatus retains the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder preform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
    Inventors: Raymond H. Ng, James B. Davis, Jim Carlock, Mike Quinlan, Rich Gudgel
  • Cable and Connector Assembly Apparatus and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20090232594
    Abstract: A cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. A method for using the apparatus retains the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder preform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE, INC. OF NORTH CAROLINA
    Inventors: Raymond H. Ng, James B. Davis, Jim Carlock, Mike Quinlan, Rich Gudgel