Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Houghton, II
Timothy J. Houghton, II 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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Publication number: 20230377773Abstract: Cable foil tape having random or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous metallic shapes and a method for manufacturing such patterned foil tape are provided. In some embodiments, a laser ablation system is used to selectively remove regions or paths in a metallic layer of a foil tape to produce random distributions of randomized shapes, or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous shapes in the metal layer. In some embodiments, the foil tape is double-sided, having a metallic layer on each side of the foil tape, and the laser ablation system is capable of ablating nonconductive pathways into the metallic layer on both sides of the foil tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin
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Patent number: 11756707Abstract: Cable foil tape having random or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous metallic shapes and a method for manufacturing such patterned foil tape are provided. In some embodiments, a laser ablation system is used to selectively remove regions or paths in a metallic layer of a foil tape to produce random distributions of randomized shapes, or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous shapes in the metal layer. In some embodiments, the foil tape is double-sided, having a metallic layer on each side of the foil tape, and the laser ablation system is capable of ablating nonconductive pathways into the metallic layer on both sides of the foil tape.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin
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Publication number: 20230005643Abstract: Cable foil tape having random or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous metallic shapes and a method for manufacturing such patterned foil tape are provided. In some embodiments, a laser ablation system is used to selectively remove regions or paths in a metallic layer of a foil tape to produce random distributions of randomized shapes, or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous shapes in the metal layer. In some embodiments, the foil tape is double-sided, having a metallic layer on each side of the foil tape, and the laser ablation system is capable of ablating nonconductive pathways into the metallic layer on both sides of the foil tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin
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Patent number: 11476016Abstract: Cable foil tape having random or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous metallic shapes and a method for manufacturing such patterned foil tape are provided. In some embodiments, a laser ablation system is used to selectively remove regions or paths in a metallic layer of a foil tape to produce random distributions of randomized shapes, or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous shapes in the metal layer. In some embodiments, the foil tape is double-sided, having a metallic layer on each side of the foil tape, and the laser ablation system is capable of ablating nonconductive pathways into the metallic layer on both sides of the foil tape.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin
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Publication number: 20200243223Abstract: Cable foil tape having random or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous metallic shapes and a method for manufacturing such patterned foil tape are provided. In some embodiments, a laser ablation system is used to selectively remove regions or paths in a metallic layer of a foil tape to produce random distributions of randomized shapes, or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous shapes in the metal layer. In some embodiments, the foil tape is double-sided, having a metallic layer on each side of the foil tape, and the laser ablation system is capable of ablating nonconductive pathways into the metallic layer on both sides of the foil tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin
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Patent number: 10650941Abstract: Cable foil tape having random or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous metallic shapes and a method for manufacturing such patterned foil tape are provided. In some embodiments, a laser ablation system is used to selectively remove regions or paths in a metallic layer of a foil tape to produce random distributions of randomized shapes, or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous shapes in the metal layer. In some embodiments, the foil tape is double-sided, having a metallic layer on each side of the foil tape, and the laser ablation system is capable of ablating nonconductive pathways into the metallic layer on both sides of the foil tape.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin
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Publication number: 20160155541Abstract: Cable foil tape having random or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous metallic shapes and a method for manufacturing such patterned foil tape are provided. In some embodiments, a laser ablation system is used to selectively remove regions or paths in a metallic layer of a foil tape to produce random distributions of randomized shapes, or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous shapes in the metal layer. In some embodiments, the foil tape is double-sided, having a metallic layer on each side of the foil tape, and the laser ablation system is capable of ablating nonconductive pathways into the metallic layer on both sides of the foil tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin
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Patent number: 9269479Abstract: Cable foil tape having random or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous metallic shapes and a method for manufacturing such patterned foil tape are provided. In some embodiments, a laser ablation system is used to selectively remove regions or paths in a metallic layer of a foil tape to produce random distributions of randomized shapes, or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous shapes in the metal layer. In some embodiments, the foil tape is double-sided, having a metallic layer on each side of the foil tape, and the laser ablation system is capable of ablating nonconductive pathways into the metallic layer on both sides of the foil tape.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin
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Patent number: 9159471Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses directed towards communication cables and barrier tapes for use in communication cables. In an embodiment, the present invention employs conductive segments within the communication cables and/or on the barrier tape.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignees: Panduit Corp., General Cable Technologies Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
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Publication number: 20150136441Abstract: Methods and apparatus directed towards communication cables and barrier tapes for use in communication cables are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the present invention employs conductive segments within the communication cables and/or on the barrier tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicants: GENERAL CABLE TECHNOLOGIES CORP., PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
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Patent number: 9024193Abstract: A matrix tape with conductive segments. The conductive segments are preferably provided on two layers of the matrix tape. The conductive segments can be attached to a film with an adhesive. A barrier tape is preferably applied between the cable core and the matrix tape.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
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Patent number: 9012778Abstract: A communication cable with a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors and a matrix tape having conductive segments separated by gaps. In some embodiments, an insulating layer is placed between the twisted pairs of conductors and the matrix tape. In some embodiments, the insulating layer is an embossed or perforated film.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Steven C. Weirather, Hector J. Hoffmaister
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Patent number: 8946555Abstract: Methods and apparatus directed towards communication cables and barrier tapes for use in communication cables are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the present invention employs conductive segments within the communication cables and/or on the barrier tape.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
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Patent number: 8927866Abstract: A barrier tape used as part of a communication cable has one or more barrier layers of discontinuous conductive segments. Conductive segments of one barrier layer are preferably sized and shaped to overlie gaps between conductive segments of another barrier layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
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Publication number: 20140027036Abstract: Cable foil tape having random or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous metallic shapes and a method for manufacturing such patterned foil tape are provided. In some embodiments, a laser ablation system is used to selectively remove regions or paths in a metallic layer of a foil tape to produce random distributions of randomized shapes, or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous shapes in the metal layer. In some embodiments, the foil tape is double-sided, having a metallic layer on each side of the foil tape, and the laser ablation system is capable of ablating nonconductive pathways into the metallic layer on both sides of the foil tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin
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Publication number: 20130277090Abstract: A communication cable with a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors and a matrix tape having conductive segments separated by gaps. In some embodiments, an insulating layer is placed between the twisted pairs of conductors and the matrix tape. In some embodiments, the insulating layer is an embossed or perforated film.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Steven C. Weirather, Hector J. Hoffmaister
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Patent number: 8558115Abstract: Cable foil tape having random or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous metallic shapes and a method for manufacturing such patterned foil tape are provided. In some embodiments, a laser ablation system is used to selectively remove regions or paths in a metallic layer of a foil tape to produce random distributions of randomized shapes, or pseudo-random patterns or long pattern lengths of discontinuous shapes in the metal layer. In some embodiments, the foil tape is double-sided, having a metallic layer on each side of the foil tape, and the laser ablation system is capable of ablating nonconductive pathways into the metallic layer on both sides of the foil tape.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Masud Bolouri-Saranaar, Ronald A. Nordin
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Patent number: 8445787Abstract: A communication cable with a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors and a matrix tape having conductive segments separated by gaps. In some embodiments, an insulating layer is placed between the twisted pairs of conductors and the matrix tape. In some embodiments, the insulating layer is an embossed or perforated film.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Steven C. Weirather, Hector J. Hoffmaister
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Patent number: 8354590Abstract: A matrix tape with conductive segments. The conductive segments are preferably provided on two layers of the matrix tape. The conductive segments can be attached to a film with an adhesive. A barrier tape is preferably applied between the cable core and the matrix tape.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II
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Publication number: 20120267142Abstract: A communication cable with a barrier tape to improve crosstalk attenuation. The barrier tape is provided with one or more barrier layers of discontinuous conductive segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicants: GENERAL CABLE TECHNOLOGIES CORP., PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Royal O. Jenner, Timothy J. Houghton, II, Thomas G. McLaughlin, Kenneth E. Cornelison, David P. Camp, II