Patents by Inventor Ronald A. Vaccaro

Ronald A. Vaccaro 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: 11621548
    Abstract: A bracket for mounting cables on an antenna pole includes: a pair of L-shaped members, each of the L-shaped members including a main panel, a pair of jaws extending from opposite edges of the main panel, and a flange extending generally perpendicularly to the main panel, wherein the main panel includes a plurality of first mounting apertures, and wherein the flange includes a plurality of second mounting apertures; a pair of rods, each rod extending through a first mounting aperture of each of the L-shaped members; and a securing component that engages each rod to fix the members relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Dale Richard Heath, Raphael J. de La Soujeole, Ronald A. Vaccaro, Robert J. Campbell
  • Patent number: 11588309
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes devices and assemblies for holding cables. A device adapted for holding one or more discrete cables may include a flexible main body formed of a polymeric material having a length, a width, a thickness, and a longitudinal axis, the main body including a wrapping portion and a mounting portion, wherein the wrapping portion is configured to be wrapped such that the main body circumscribes the one or more discrete cables; a securing feature attached to or integral with the mounting portion of the main body and configured to be secured to a mounting structure; and a plurality of apertures along the longitudinal axis of the wrapping portion of the main body, wherein the securing feature is configured to be received through one of the plurality of apertures when the main body is wrapped around the one or more discrete cables. Methods of holding cables are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Christopher Stockman
  • Publication number: 20230021924
    Abstract: Embodiments of radial clamps employed with hoisting grips for hoisting cables are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi
  • Patent number: 11555559
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting cable hangers includes: a floor, a ceiling and side walls that span the floor and ceiling, wherein the ceiling includes a mounting hole; and a cross-member that extends between the side walls that defines at least one window between the cross-member, the floor and one of the side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Christopher Stockman
  • Patent number: 11551589
    Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a base panel having opposed ends; a pair of arms, each of the arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end; a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms; and a pair of gripping members, each gripping member attached to a respective arm, each gripping member having opposed ends, wherein one of the ends of each gripping member is fixed to the arms and the other of the ends of each gripping member is fixed to the arm or to the base panel. The arms and locking projections are configured to spread apart to enable insertion of a cable between the arms, wherein the gripping projections engage and grip the cable, and wherein the locking projections are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Taig S. Rajpal
  • Publication number: 20230006397
    Abstract: A 4.3/10 coaxial connector configured to receive a mating 4.3/10 connector includes: an inner contact; a dielectric spacer; and an outer contact, the dielectric spacer separating the inner contact and the outer contact. The outer contact includes an outer wall and a plurality of spring fingers, the spring fingers configured to deflect radially inwardly when the mating 4.3/10 connector is mated. The connector further comprises blocking structure that prevents mating of a Mini-Din connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Kendrick Van Swearingen, David J. Smentek, Ronald A. Vaccaro
  • Patent number: 11536398
    Abstract: A cable hanger for securing cables to a supporting structure includes: a base panel having opposed ends; a pair of arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end; a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms; a pair of gripping members, each gripping member attached with a respective arm or to the base panel, wherein the arms and locking projections are spread apart to enable insertion of a first cable between the arms, wherein the gripping members engage and grip the first cable, and wherein the locking projections are inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure; and at least one finger attached to and extending from one of the arms or the base panel, the finger configured to deflect and grasp a second cable against the arm or base panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Taig S. Rajpal
  • Patent number: 11493150
    Abstract: An isolator for mounting cable hangers, comprising: a platform having a hole; two extenders extending away from the bottom surface of the platform; and two locking clips, wherein each locking clip extends from an extender in a direction that is away from the bottom surface of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Christopher Stockman
  • Publication number: 20220349497
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting cable hangers to a mounting structure includes: a plurality of mounting panels, each mounting panel including a mounting hole, the mounting panels attached to each other at edges thereof, each mounting panel being, disposed at an angle relative to its adjacent mounting panels; a base attached to the edge of endmost ones of the mounting panels; wherein the mounting panels and the base define an interior of the adapter; the adapter further comprising at least one pair of fingers extending into the interior of the adapter, each pair of fingers being configured to cooperate to grasp a cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Taig S. Rajpal
  • Publication number: 20220344921
    Abstract: An adapter for a cable hanger includes: a housing having a floor, a vertical wall extending generally perpendicularly from the floor, and side walls extending generally perpendicularly from the floor and vertical wall, each of the side walls including a finger extending generally parallel to the floor, the fingers including first engagement features, the vertical wall including a mounting hole; and a plunger having a main panel and second engagement features on opposite sides of the main panel, the second engagement features configured to engage the first engagement features to restrict relative movement of the plunger relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Aviral Joshi, Ronald A. Vaccaro, Christopher Stockman
  • Publication number: 20220337040
    Abstract: An adapter for a cable hanger includes: first and second opposed side walls; a ceiling spanning the first and second side walls; and first and second end walls spanning the first and second side walls and merging with the ceiling. At least one of the first and second side walls and the ceiling includes a mounting hole. At least one cradle is mounted to and extends away from one of the first or second side walls, the first or second ends walls, or the ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Aviral Joshi, Ronald A. Vaccaro, Christopher Stockman
  • Publication number: 20220336124
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a grommet formed of a polymeric material and adapted for securing a cable within a cable hanger. The grommet includes a main body having a generally cylindrical profile surrounding an interior cavity, the main body further having a length, a thickness, and a longitudinal axis, a slot extending the length of the main body which provides an entry point for the cable to be inserted into the interior cavity, a plurality of flex retention members extending into the interior cavity configured to grip and secure the cable within the interior cavity, and one or more grip enhancement features residing between an inner surface of the main body and the flex retention members. The grip enhancement features are configured to provide additional support to the flex retention members when a cable is inserted into the interior cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi
  • Publication number: 20220316622
    Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a generally flat base with at least one opening; first and second arms extending in a first direction from opposite edges of the base; first and second locking members extending in the first direction from, respectively, ends of the first and second arms, each of the locking members comprising a respective hook; first and second gripping members, each of the first and second gripping members extending from the base or one of the arms and forming a pocket configured to receive and grasp a cable; and first and second stabilizing features, each mounted to and extending from a respective one of the first and second locking members. The first and second locking members are forced toward each other to mount the cable hanger in a mounting location vis the hooks, such movement causing the first and second gripping members to grasp a cable in the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Aviral Joshi, Ronald A. Vaccaro, Christopher Stockman
  • Publication number: 20220282806
    Abstract: A cable hanger includes: first and second hanger members, the first hanger member having first securing features and the second hanger member having second securing features that engage the first securing features to secure the first and second hanger members in a mated condition; the first hanger member having a first side wall with a first cutout area and a second side wall with a second cutout area; the second hanger member having a third side wall with a third cutout area and a fourth side wall with a fourth cutout area; wherein in the mated condition the first, second, third and fourth cutout areas form a first cable cavity; and wherein a first cantilevered gripping member extends from the first side wall into the first cable cavity, and a second cantilevered gripping member extends from the third side wall into the first cable cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi
  • Patent number: 11437800
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting cable hangers to a mounting structure includes: a plurality of mounting panels including a mounting hole, the mounting panels attached to each other at edges thereof and being disposed at an angle relative to its adjacent mounting panels; two base segments, each attached to the edge of an endmost one of the mounting panels and extending therefrom toward each other, the base segments and the mounting panels defining an interior region of the adapter; and first and second locking arms, each locking arm extending from an end of one of the base segments and including a locking feature, the first locking arm extending generally parallel to the second locking arm and defining a gap therebetween; and a reinforcement unit including a flexible arm and a stop configured to fit within the gap and inhibit deflection of the locking arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Aviral Joshi, Ronald A. Vaccaro, Christopher Stockman
  • Patent number: 11415243
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a shroud for a cable hanger which may isolate the metal interfaces between cable hangers and their supporting structures. The present disclosure is also directed to an interference mechanism of the shroud which may minimize or eliminate accidental escape of the hanger from a supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Christopher Stockman, Aviral Joshi
  • Publication number: 20220255301
    Abstract: A device adapted for holding one or more discrete cables includes: a flexible main body formed of a polymeric material having a length, a width, a thickness, and a longitudinal axis, the main body including a wrapping portion and a mounting portion, wherein the wrapping portion is configured to be wrapped such that the main body circumscribes the one or more discrete cables, and wherein a plurality of undulations are present between the mounting portion and the wrapping portion; a securing feature attached to or integral with the mounting portion of the main body and configured to be secured to a mounting structure; and a plurality of apertures along the longitudinal axis of the wrapping portion of the main body. The securing feature is configured to be received through one of the plurality of apertures when the main body is wrapped around the one or more discrete cables. At least one of the undulations varies in height, width and/or thickness from at least one of the other undulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Christopher Stockman
  • Patent number: 11396958
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting cable hangers to a mounting structure includes: a plurality of mounting panels, each mounting panel including a mounting hole, the mounting panels attached to each other at edges thereof, each mounting panel being disposed at an angle relative to its adjacent mounting panels; a base attached to the edge of endmost ones of the mounting panels; wherein the mounting panels and the base define an interior of the adapter; the adapter further comprising at least one pair of fingers extending into the interior of the adapter, each pair of fingers being configured to cooperate to grasp a cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Taig S. Rajpal
  • Patent number: 11387019
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes grommets formed of a polymeric material and adapted for holding a plurality of discrete cables. A grommet may comprise two halves, each half comprising: a main body having a generally arced outer surface, a plurality of angled cantilevered tines integrally coupled to the main body and extending generally radially inward from the main body; and a slidable interconnection feature integral with the main body, wherein the slidable interconnection feature for each respective half is dimensioned to mate with the slidable interconnection feature of the other half, allowing the two halves to slide into an interlocking position with each other when compressed together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Aviral Joshi, Ronald A. Vaccaro, Christopher Stockman
  • Publication number: 20220205560
    Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a generally flat base; and first and second opposed arms extending in a first direction from the base; wherein hooks are positioned on free ends of the arms; wherein each of the free ends of the arms has an arcuate cross-section; wherein the arms form a gap configured to receive and grasp a cable; and wherein the cable hanger is a unitary member formed of a polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Ronald A. Vaccaro