Patents by Inventor Trevor Ehret

Trevor Ehret 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: 20140004739
    Abstract: A sleeve for a coaxial cable connector has, in one embodiment, ends, an exterior surface, and an interior surface. The interior surface is configured to mate with a coupler of the coaxial cable connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Andrew Haberek, Noah Montena
  • Publication number: 20130333399
    Abstract: A drilling system including a motor that produces a sonic, linear oscillatory motion is provided for removing a frozen biological sample from a stored frozen specimen and methods of use thereof without thawing the remainder of the specimen. The stator and slider assembly is operated by a servo controller which can communicate and be programmed through a port of a PC equipped with software.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicants: Northeastern University, President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Dale Larson, Jeffrey Ruberti, John Slusarz, Nicholas Goulas, Erin Rush, Trevor Ehret
  • Patent number: 8568164
    Abstract: An adapter sleeve for a coaxial cable connector having a nut member including a retaining structure on an external surface of the nut member, said adapter sleeve comprising a cylindrical body comprising a first end and a second end defining a bore along a longitudinal axis therethrough, the bore defining an interior surface, the interior surface having a torque transmission feature sized to slideably engage the nut member on the coaxial cable connector, the cylindrical body having at least one recessed portion, wherein the recessed portion is dimensioned and adapted to mate with the retaining structure on the external surface of the nut member is provided. An associated connector assembly and method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Andrew Haberek, Noah Montena
  • Publication number: 20130273761
    Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: TREVOR EHRET, RICHARD A. HAUBE, NOAH MONTENA, SOUHEIL ZRAIK
  • Patent number: 8485845
    Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Richard A. Haube, Noah Montena, Souheil Zraik
  • Patent number: 8480430
    Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Richard A. Haube, Noah Montena, Souheil Zraik
  • Patent number: 8480431
    Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Richard A. Haube, Noah Montena, Souheil Zraik
  • Patent number: 8475205
    Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Richard A. Haube, Noah Montena, Souheil Zraik
  • Patent number: 8469740
    Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Richard A. Haube, Noah Montena, Souheil Zraik
  • Patent number: 8448456
    Abstract: A drilling system including a motor that produces a sonic, linear oscillatory motion is provided for removing a frozen biological sample from a stored frozen specimen and methods of use thereof without thawing the remainder of the specimen. The stator and slider assembly is operated by a servo controller which can communicate and be programmed through a port of a PC equipped with software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignees: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Northeastern University
    Inventors: Dale Larson, Jeffrey Ruberti, John Slusarz, Nicholas Goulas, Erin Rush, Trevor Ehret
  • Patent number: 8366481
    Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Richard A. Haube, Noah Montena, Souheil Zraik
  • Publication number: 20120252263
    Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: TREVOR EHRET, RICHARD A. HAUBE, NOAH MONTENA
  • Patent number: 8206169
    Abstract: A cable connection assembly comprising a moisture migration prevention component located entirely within a nut component, and a threaded actuator integrated entirely within the nut component of said assembly, wherein upon attachment of the nut component onto a threaded port, the threaded actuator engages the threaded port, wherein upon an initial actuation of the nut component, the threaded actuator axially advances to a partially engaged position and axially advances the moisture migration prevention component, wherein continued actuation of the nut component further axially advances the threaded actuator to a fully engaged position and compresses the moisture migration prevention component to exhibit moisture migration prevention at a location external to a plurality of threads of the threaded port engaged within said connection assembly is provided. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Palinkas, Eric Purdy, Jonathon Shannon, Trevor Ehret
  • Publication number: 20120100738
    Abstract: A cable connection assembly comprising a moisture migration prevention component located entirely within a nut component, and a threaded actuator integrated entirely within the nut component of said assembly, wherein upon attachment of the nut component onto a threaded port, the threaded actuator engages the threaded port, wherein upon an initial actuation of the nut component, the threaded actuator axially advances to a partially engaged position and axially advances the moisture migration prevention component, wherein continued actuation of the nut component further axially advances the threaded actuator to a fully engaged position and compresses the moisture migration prevention component to exhibit moisture migration prevention at a location external to a plurality of threads of the threaded port engaged within said connection assembly is provided. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Palinkas, Eric Purdy, Jonathan Shannon, Trevor Ehret
  • Publication number: 20120003869
    Abstract: An adapter sleeve for a coaxial cable connector having a nut member including a retaining structure on an external surface of the nut member, said adapter sleeve comprising a cylindrical body comprising a first end and a second end defining a bore along a longitudinal axis therethrough, the bore defining an interior surface, the interior surface having a torque transmission feature sized to slideably engage the nut member on the coaxial cable connector, the cylindrical body having at least one recessed portion, wherein the recessed portion is dimensioned and adapted to mate with the retaining structure on the external surface of the nut member is provided. An associated connector assembly and method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: TREVOR EHRET, ANDREW HABEREK, NOAH MONTENA
  • Patent number: 8087949
    Abstract: A novel, reliable, moisture migration preventing cable connector for non-standard port attachment is provided. Such a connector device includes a deformable sealing element that is clear of mating port threads during connector attachment to a cable port, but that deforms upon actuation of a mated thread device rotated around the connector subsequent to cable port attachment. Such deformation allows for the sealing element to enter the open areas of the mated threads thereby preventing the migration of moisture into the cable connector, protecting not only the connector threads, but also the mating port, as well as the internal dielectric and center conductor of the cable itself. A method of providing a signal connection and transfer in a cable system is also encompassed within this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Palinkas, Eric Purdy, Jonathan Shannon, Trevor Ehret
  • Patent number: 7997930
    Abstract: An adapter sleeve for a coaxial cable connector is provided to transmit torque to a nut member on the cable connector. The adapter sleeve includes a cylindrical body having a first end and a second end defining a bore along a longitudinal axis therethrough. The bore defines an interior surface; the interior surface has a torque transmission feature sized to slideably engage the nut member. The first end of the body has at least one radially inward defined retainer lip. The retainer lip is dimensioned and adapted to engage with a corresponding retaining structure on an external surface of the nut member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Andrew Haberek
  • Publication number: 20110143586
    Abstract: An adapter sleeve for a coaxial cable connector is provided to transmit torque to a nut member on the cable connector. The adapter sleeve includes a cylindrical body having a first end and a second end defining a bore along a longitudinal axis therethrough. The bore defines an interior surface; the interior surface has a torque transmission feature sized to slideably engage the nut member. The first end of the body has at least one radially inward defined retainer lip. The retainer lip is dimensioned and adapted to engage with a corresponding retaining structure on an external surface of the nut member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Andrew Haberek
  • Publication number: 20110130025
    Abstract: A novel, reliable, moisture migration preventing cable connector for non-standard port attachment is provided. Such a connector device includes a deformable sealing element that is clear of mating port threads during connector attachment to a cable port, but that deforms upon actuation of a mated thread device rotated around the connector subsequent to cable port attachment. Such deformation allows for the sealing element to enter the open areas of the mated threads thereby preventing the migration of moisture into the cable connector, protecting not only the connector threads, but also the mating port, as well as the internal dielectric and center conductor of the cable itself. A method of providing a signal connection and transfer in a cable system is also encompassed within this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Raymond Palinkas, Eric Purdy, Jonathan Shannon, Trevor Ehret
  • Patent number: 7694420
    Abstract: A coaxial cable preparation tool is provided wherein the tool includes a body, having a first end and a second end, the first end including a first cavity configured to accommodate insertion of a coaxial cable therein. An outer conductor blade is located near the first end of the body and is movably operable with the body to cut an outer jacket, an outer conductor, and an inner dielectric of the cable when the cable is inserted into the first cavity. A center conductor chamfering member is positioned at the back of a second cavity, the second cavity extending from the second end of the body. A dielectric coring blade is positioned within the second cavity, and a jacket stripping blade is positioned at least partially within the second cavity. A corresponding method of coaxial cable preparation is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Ehret, Shawn Chawgo