Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Kukowski
Thomas R. Kukowski 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).
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Patent number: 10090587Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein provide for elastomeric and flexible cables. One cable includes a first insulator extruded as a tube. The cable also includes an elastomeric conductor comprising conductive particles embedded in a polymer. The elastomeric conductor is extruded with the elastomeric insulator through a conduit of the tube. Other cables include flexible wires extruded with elastomeric tubes. In some embodiments, the cables are configured with stay cords that limit a length of stretching in the cable.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Minnesota WireInventors: Paul J. Wagner, Eric J Wagner, Chris Duca, Jeffrey C. Lewison, Kevin Voigt, Thomas R. Kukowski
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Publication number: 20180083351Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein provide for elastomeric and flexible cables. One cable includes a first insulator extruded as a tube. The cable also includes an elastomeric conductor comprising conductive particles embedded in a polymer. The elastomeric conductor is extruded with the elastomeric insulator through a conduit of the tube. Other cables include flexible wires extruded with elastomeric tubes. In some embodiments, the cables are configured with stay cords that limit a length of stretching in the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Paul J. Wagner, Eric J Wagner, Chris Duca, Jeffrey C. Lewison, Kevin Voigt, Thomas R. Kukowski
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Patent number: 9825356Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein provide for elastomeric and flexible cables. One cable includes a first insulator extruded as a tube. The cable also includes an elastomeric conductor comprising conductive particles embedded in a polymer. The elastomeric conductor is extruded with the elastomeric insulator through a conduit of the tube. Other cables include flexible wires extruded with elastomeric tubes. In some embodiments, the cables are configured with stay cords that limit a length of stretching in the cable.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Minnesota Wire and CableInventors: Paul J. Wagner, Eric J. Wagner, Chris Duca, Jeffrey C. Lewison, Kevin Voigt, Thomas R. Kukowski
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Publication number: 20150257315Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein provide for elastomeric and flexible cables. One cable includes a first insulator extruded as a tube. The cable also includes an elastomeric conductor comprising conductive particles embedded in a polymer. The elastomeric conductor is extruded with the elastomeric insulator through a conduit of the tube. Other cables include flexible wires extruded with elastomeric tubes. In some embodiments, the cables are configured with stay cords that limit a length of stretching in the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Paul J. Wagner, Eric J. Wagner, Chris Duca, Jeffrey C. Lewison, Kevin Voigt, Thomas R. Kukowski
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Patent number: 8796547Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for early detection of wire/cable faults. For example, a system may detect electrical/electronic faults with power lines, data lines, communication lines, coaxial cables, and the like (generally referred to herein as “lines”, “wires”, and “cables”) by providing sacrificial materials including a conductive material external to the lines. A processor may be coupled to the conductive material to transmit a control signal along the conductive material of the line to determine whether the line is degrading. That is, when the sacrificial material wears away and exposes the conductive sacrificial material in the line, that conductive material may begin to experience faults. The faults in the external conductive material may serve as precursors to the overall degradation of the line. Thus, the line may be repaired or replaced prior to the degradation of the line itself.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Minnesota Wire and CableInventor: Thomas R. Kukowski
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Patent number: 8099254Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for the early detection of wire/cable faults. For example, a system may detect electrical/electronic faults with power lines, data lines, communication lines, coaxial cables, and the like (generally referred to herein as “lines”, “wires”, and “cables”) by providing sacrificial materials including a conductive material external to the lines. A processor may be coupled to the conductive material to transmit a control signal along the conductive material of the line to determine whether the line is degrading. That is, when the sacrificial material wears away and exposes the conductive sacrificial material in the line, that conductive material may begin to experience faults. The faults in the external conductive material may serve as precursors to the overall degradation of the line. Thus, the line may be repaired or replaced prior to the degradation of the line itself.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Minnesota Wire and CableInventor: Thomas R. Kukowski
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Publication number: 20110309845Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for the early detection of wire/cable faults. For example, a system may detect electrical/electronic faults with power lines, data lines, communication lines, coaxial cables, and the like (generally referred to herein as “lines”, “wires”, and “cables”) by providing sacrificial materials including a conductive material external to the lines. A processor may be coupled to the conductive material to transmit a control signal along the conductive material of the line to determine whether the line is degrading. That is, when the sacrificial material wears away and exposes the conductive sacrificial material in the line, that conductive material may begin to experience faults. The faults in the external conductive material may serve as precursors to the overall degradation of the line. Thus, the line may be repaired or replaced prior to the degradation of the line itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventor: Thomas R. Kukowski
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Publication number: 20090314510Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein provide for elastic conductors. The elastic conductors may be configured with a primary that includes an elastic material and a conductive material. For example, the primary may have an elastic fiber, such as spandex, with a conductive material, such as a braided metal wire, wrapped thereabout. Alternatively, the primary may be configured from an elastic material with a conductive material, such as certain nanopartiuclates, embedded therein. The elastic conductors may be used in a variety of ways to form various types of cables. For example, the elastic conductors may be configured to form coaxial cables, USB cables, twisted pairs, etc. The elastic and flexible nature of the cables may make their uses advantageous in wiring environments that are subjected to strain or other harsh conditions. Moreover, the relatively light weight of the cables may make their uses more advantageous in transportation (e.g., aircraft, automobiles, etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Thomas R. Kukowski, Joseph V. Collis, Jeffery Lewison
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Publication number: 20090287426Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for the early detection of wire/cable faults. For example, a system may detect electrical/electronic faults with power lines, data lines, communication lines, coaxial cables, and the like (generally referred to herein as “lines”, “wires”, and “cables”) by providing sacrificial materials including a conductive material external to the lines. A processor may be coupled to the conductive material to transmit a control signal along the conductive material of the line to determine whether the line is degrading. That is, when the sacrificial material wears away and exposes the conductive sacrificial material in the line, that conductive material may begin to experience faults. The faults in the external conductive material may serve as precursors to the overall degradation of the line. Thus, the line may be repaired or replaced prior to the degradation of the line itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventor: Thomas R. Kukowski
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Patent number: 4848361Abstract: A penile rigidity and tumescence monitor and apparatus including a transducer apparatus (20) for providing output signals indicative of penile rigidity and tumescence throughout a penile tumescent event. A control apparatus (22) being operatively interconnected to the transducer apparatus (20) for providing control thereover. A control apparatus (22) also provides for acquisition and storage of penil rigidity and tumescence data represented by the output signals received from the transducer apparatus (20). The transducer apparatus (20) includes readily detachable loop-like portions (38) enabling replacement of the loop-like portions (38).Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1988Date of Patent: July 18, 1989Assignee: Dacomed CorporationInventors: Richard C. Penney, Thomas R. Kukowski, Stephen K. Sundquist, Charles J. Mike