Patents by Inventor Timothy Lee Youtsey

Timothy Lee Youtsey 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: 20210151909
    Abstract: A connecting device configured to be installed on a first coaxial cable connector to facilitate connection of the first connector to a second connector and to maintain ground continuity across the connectors. In some embodiments, the connecting device includes a grounding element disposed in a gripping member, the grounding element including one or more projections configured to extend beyond an end of the gripping member to conductively engage an outer surface of the second connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventor: Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Patent number: 10855003
    Abstract: A connecting device configured to be installed on a first coaxial cable connector to facilitate connection of the first connector to a second connector and to maintain ground continuity across the connectors. In some embodiments, the connecting device includes a grounding element disposed in a gripping member, the grounding element including one or more projections configured to extend beyond an end of the gripping member to conductively engage an outer surface of the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: PCT International, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Publication number: 20200203858
    Abstract: A connecting device configured to be installed on a first coaxial cable connector to facilitate connection of the first connector to a second connector and to maintain ground continuity across the connectors. In some embodiments, the connecting device includes a grounding element disposed in a gripping member, the grounding element including one or more projections configured to extend beyond an end of the gripping member to conductively engage an outer surface of the second connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Patent number: 10439302
    Abstract: A connecting device configured to be installed on a first coaxial cable connector to facilitate connection of the first connector to a second connector and to maintain ground continuity across the connectors. In some embodiments, the connecting device includes a grounding element disposed in a gripping member, the grounding element including one or more projections configured to extend beyond an end of the gripping member to conductively engage an outer surface of the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: PCT International, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Publication number: 20180358718
    Abstract: A connecting device configured to be installed on a first coaxial cable connector to facilitate connection of the first connector to a second connector and to maintain ground continuity across the connectors. In some embodiments, the connecting device includes a grounding element disposed in a gripping member, the grounding element including one or more projections configured to extend beyond an end of the gripping member to conductively engage an outer surface of the second connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Patent number: 9325136
    Abstract: A tool for compressing a connector onto a coaxial cable includes a pair of gates, a plunger for compressing the connector against the gates and onto the coaxial cable, and an actuator in communication with the gates and the plunger. When the actuator is moved from a first position to a second position, it causes the gates to move from an open to a closed position in which they retain the coaxial cable and brace the connector, and the plunger moves from a first position to a second position in which it engages the connector to compress the connector against the gates and onto the coaxial cable. When the actuator is moved back to its first position, the gates move to their open position thereby releasing the coaxial cable and the plunger moves to its first position thereby disengaging from the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: PCT International, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Patent number: 9240636
    Abstract: A male coaxial connector of the present invention comprises a conductive insert and a coupling nut. The conductive insert has a front end with an annular flange. The coupling nut includes an inner surface defining a bore, wherein the bore at least partially surrounds the conductive insert and is configured to receive a provided female coaxial connector. The coupling nut further includes a locking member extending from its inner surface. The male connector further comprises a torque washer formed from fiber-reinforced rubber and disposed between the flange of the conductive insert and the locking member. When the coupling nut engages a female coaxial connector, the locking member and the torque washer are compressed against the flange of the insert. The compressed locking member and the compressed torque washer each maintain a tension force between the male and female connectors to help prevent separation of the male and female connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: PCT International, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Publication number: 20150040385
    Abstract: A tool for compressing a connector onto a coaxial cable includes a pair of gates, a plunger for compressing the connector against the gates and onto the coaxial cable, and an actuator in communication with the gates and the plunger. When the actuator is moved from a first position to a second position, it causes the gates to move from an open to a closed position in which they retain the coaxial cable and brace the connector, and the plunger moves from a first position to a second position in which it engages the connector to compress the connector against the gates and onto the coaxial cable. When the actuator is moved back to its first position, the gates move to their open position thereby releasing the coaxial cable and the plunger moves to its first position thereby disengaging from the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Patent number: 8875387
    Abstract: A tool for compressing a connector onto a coaxial cable includes a pair of gates, a plunger for compressing the connector against the gates and onto the coaxial cable, and an actuator in communication with the gates and the plunger. When the actuator is moved from a first position to a second position, it causes the gates to move from an open to a closed position in which they retain the coaxial cable and brace the connector, and the plunger moves from a first position to a second position in which it engages the connector to compress the connector against the gates and onto the coaxial cable. When the actuator is moved back to its first position, the gates move to their open position thereby releasing the coaxial cable and the plunger moves to its first position thereby disengaging from the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: PCT International, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Publication number: 20140220811
    Abstract: A male coaxial connector of the present invention comprises a conductive insert and a coupling nut. The conductive insert has a front end with an annular flange. The coupling nut includes an inner surface defining a bore, wherein the bore at least partially surrounds the conductive insert and is configured to receive a provided female coaxial connector. The coupling nut further includes a locking member extending from its inner surface. The male connector further comprises a torque washer formed from fiber-reinforced rubber and disposed between the flange of the conductive insert and the locking member. When the coupling nut engages a female coaxial connector, the locking member and the torque washer are compressed against the flange of the insert. The compressed locking member and the compressed torque washer each maintain a tension force between the male and female connectors to help prevent separation of the male and female connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: PCT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Patent number: 8065940
    Abstract: A torque application device according to the present invention comprises a collar for engaging a fastener, a grip coupled to the collar such that a predetermined maximum torque can be applied to the collar to tighten the fastener, and a slip mechanism to prevent the likelihood that the maximum torque is exceeded. The device may further include an indicator (such as a visual, audible and/or tactile indicator) to indicate that the predetermined maximum torque has been applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: PCT International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Wilson, Timothy Lee Youtsey
  • Publication number: 20110162492
    Abstract: A torque application device according to aspects of the present invention comprises (1) a collar for engaging a fastener, (2) a grip coupled to the collar, the grip preferably configured to magnify torque applied to it and to transfer all or part of the magnified torque to the collar, and (3) a slip mechanism to help avoid applying more than a predetermined, maximum amount of torque. The device may further include an indicator (such as a visual, audible and/or tactile indicator) to indicate when a predetermined maximum torque has been reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: PCT International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Wilson, Timothy Lee Youtsey, Wang C. Hui
  • Publication number: 20100294094
    Abstract: A torque application device according to the present invention comprises a collar for engaging a fastener, a grip coupled to the collar such that a predetermined maximum torque can be applied to the collar to tighten the fastener, and a slip mechanism to prevent the likelihood that the maximum torque is exceeded. The device may further include an indicator (such as a visual, audible and/or tactile indicator) to indicate that the predetermined maximum torque has been applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Brandon Wilson, Timothy Lee Youtsey