PPC Broadband, Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160036174 | BAND SPRING CONTINUITY MEMBER FOR COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR - A connector including coupling and sleeve flanges defining opposing recesses separated by an axial gap along an elongate axis. The connector also includes a conductive band radially biased outwardly against at least one of the internal contact surfaces of the opposing recesses and spanning the axial gap. The conductive band maintains electrical conductivity across the axial gap even when the sleeve does not electrically contact the coupling member. At least one of the contact surfaces defines a conical surface which is responsive to the radially biased conductive member to produce a radial force against the internal contact surfaces. The radial force produces an axial force component along the elongate axis. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036139 | CONTINUITY PROVIDING PORT - A port for providing electrical continuity to a coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, an outer housing having a first end and a second end. The outer housing is configured to terminate a coaxial cable connector at one or both of a first end and a second end. The biasing member is disposed within the outer housing to bias a post of the coaxial cable to extend continuity between the port and a mated connector. | 02-04-2016 |
20160020533 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING A CONTINUITY ELEMENT - A coaxial cable connector having, in one embodiment, a connector body or body member, a coupling element and a continuity element. The connector body is configured to be attached to a post. The continuity element is configured to maintain an electrical connection between the coupling element and the connector body. | 01-21-2016 |
20150349473 | TRANSITION DEVICE FOR COAXIAL CABLES - A cable transition device comprises a support sleeve configured to be inserted between a structural overwrap and a compliant outer jacket of a coaxial cable. The compliant outer jacket surrounds the signal-carrying conductors and extends beyond a terminal end of a stepped transition. The cable transition device includes a compression device configured to urge the structural overwrap against the support sleeve to establish an environmental seal therebetween and produce a load path from the overwrap to the support structure through one of the support sleeve and the compression device. | 12-03-2015 |
20150348678 | STRUCTURALLY AUGMENTED CABLE - A coaxial cable comprises inner and outer conductors disposed along an elongate axis, a dielectric insulating material disposed between the inner and outer conductors, a compliant outer jacket disposed over the inner and outer conductors, and a reinforcing outer jacket disposed over the compliant inner jacket, the outer jacket being physically separate from the inner jacket and comprising on-axis and off-axis fibers disposed in a binding matrix, the outer jacket comprising more on-axis than off-axis fibers. | 12-03-2015 |
20150263449 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING AN ACTIVATABLE SEAL - A connector including a cavity for stowing a pre-installed sealing member. The sealing cavity is defined by a first or coupler seal cavity formed on the inside surface of a coupler and a second or insert seal cavity formed on the outer periphery of an insert. Relative motion of the coupler and the insert during assembly causes the sealing member to be displaced from a stowed or inactive seal position to an assembled or active seal position. | 09-17-2015 |
20150229089 | COAXIAL CABLE COMPRESSION TOOL - A compression tool including, in one embodiment, a fixed base, a compression member and a bi-directionally pivoting handle. The fixed base includes a static plunger for engaging a portion of a cable connector while the compression member slideably engages the fixed base along a line of action. The handle pivotally mounts to the fixed base and bi-directionally pivots about the axis to slide the compression member in one direction to facilitate loading of a connector body into a recess of the compression member, and in the other direction, to compress the connector body and the connector portion thereby coupling a cable to the connector body. | 08-13-2015 |
20150212140 | NEUTRAL FAULT CURRENT DETECTION DEVICE - A passive neutral fault current detection device fastened to cable television equipment detects the presence of a neutral fault within a subscriber's premises when the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is electrically bonded to the neutral conductor of the premises electrical service ground. In one example, the passive neutral fault current detection device employs a transformer circuit. The braided outer conductor of the coax cable acts as the primary coil of the transformer, and windings surrounding the coax cable act as a secondary coil. The windings are connected to an alert device to complete the circuit. As alternating current from a neutral fault flows through the braided sheath, a varying magnetic field is generated and impinges upon the secondary winding, which induces a varying voltage in the secondary winding. The voltage can drive the alert device which, in one embodiment, is a light emitting diode (LED). | 07-30-2015 |
20150207243 | CABLE CONNECTOR STRUCTURED FOR REASSEMBLY AND METHOD THEREOF - A connector includes, in one embodiment, a body assembly configured to be secured to a prepared end of a coaxial cable. The connector has a coupler assembly connected to the body assembly for connecting the body assembly to an interface port. The connector also has a flexible interlock to facilitate repeated assembly and disassembly of the connector. | 07-23-2015 |
20150201239 | UPSTREAM BANDWIDTH CONDITIONING DEVICE - An upstream bandwidth conditioning device that, in one embodiment, can be inserted into a signal transmission line of a CATV system in or proximate to a premise of a user includes a forward path and a return path with the return path being divided into a supplier side portion and a user side portion. The device further includes a supplier side termination device selectively connected to the supplier side portion and a user side termination device selectively connected to the user side portion. A signal amplifier is selectively connected to the supplier side portion and the user side portion by at least one amplifier switch. | 07-16-2015 |
20150180183 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) SHIELD FOR MICROCOAXIAL (MCX) CABLE CONNECTORS - A connector including a resilient Radio Frequency (RF) shield circumscribing a central forward body portion of the connector. The resilient shield conforms to the shape of the recessed port upon axial engagement of the coupling device with the recessed port. | 06-25-2015 |
20150180142 | CONNECTOR HAVING AN INNER CONDUCTOR ENGAGER - A connector includes: (i) an inner conductor engager comprising at least one tab being flexible to define an opening engager, (ii) a driver configured to drive the inner conductor engager to a desired position along the inner conductor, and (iii) a housing coupled to the inner conductor engager. The opening is configured to receive an inner conductor of a coaxial cable and extends through the entire inner conductor engager thus allowing the inner conductor to electrically connect to an interface port. | 06-25-2015 |
20150115095 | CABLE CARRYING CASE - A cable carrying case, in one embodiment, includes a first halve and a second halve that are coupled together by a fastener. The first and second halves pivot between an open and a closed position around the fastener. The cable carrying case has a releasable support member that is configured to support the weight of a spool of cable. The spool of cable may rotate about the support member to dispense the cable from within the case through a slot. | 04-30-2015 |
20150099395 | MULTI-CONDUCTOR CABLE CONNECTOR FOR MULTIPLE COAXIAL CABLES - A multi-conductor cable connector for coaxial cables is provided. In one embodiment, the connector includes a cable connection portion and a multi-contact portion. The multi-contact portion has a plurality of contacts that extend on different axes. | 04-09-2015 |
20150050825 | CONNECTOR HAVING A GROUNDING MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a conductive body member, a post member, a conductive nut member and a conductive metal ring grounding member. The conductive metal ring grounding member is configured to maintain electrical grounding. | 02-19-2015 |
20150028981 | RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSFORMER WINDING COIL STRUCTURE - An RF transformer is provided. The RF transformer includes a ferrite core and a winding coil structure formed around the ferrite core. The winding coil structure is in electrical contact with a center portion of the ferrite core. The winding coil structure is essentially electrically and physically spaced from external portions of the ferrite core. | 01-29-2015 |
20140349508 | CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING A SLIDER FOR COMPRESSION - A coaxial cable connector is attachable to a coaxial cable. The connector, in one embodiment, includes a connector body, a coupler and a slider. The slider is configured to cause compression of the connector body. | 11-27-2014 |
20140342594 | COAXIAL INTERFACE PORT ACCESSORY AND PORT FACILITATING SLIDE-ON ATTACHMENT AND ROTATIONAL DETACHMENT OF CABLE CONNECTORS - A coaxial interface port accessory and port comprises, in one embodiment, a conductor portion configured to: (i) electrically communicate with a grounding conductor of a coaxial cable connector, (ii) axially engage a working surface of the coaxial cable connector to couple the connector to a coaxial interface port, and (iii) rotationally disengage the working surface the threaded coupler of the coaxial cable connector. | 11-20-2014 |
20140331270 | DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION DEVICE BETWEEN CATV DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND CATV USER - A frequency band selection device that can be inserted into a signal transmission line of a CATV system on the premise of a user includes at least two signal path sets between a tap side and a premise side. Each signal path set includes two discrete signal paths, a high frequency signal path for a downstream bandwidth and a low frequency signal path for an upstream bandwidth. The high frequency signal path and the low frequency signal path are separated by a cut-off transition frequency that is different for each signal path set. The device further includes a switch controller having at least two discrete switch positions. The switch controller chooses one of the switch positions as a result of an information signal. Each of the switch positions corresponds to a respective one of the signal path sets. | 11-06-2014 |
20140329411 | INTERFACE TERMINATING DEVICE - An interface terminating device for an interface port includes, in one embodiment, a resistor having first and second conductive leads and a resistive element between the first and second leads. The interface terminating device includes a resistor holder and resistor engager which cooperate together to establish electrical contact with an interface port. | 11-06-2014 |
20140322972 | CONNECTOR HAVING A GROUNDING MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a conductive body member, a post member, a conductive nut member and a conductive metal ring grounding member. The conductive metal ring grounding member is configured to maintain electrical grounding. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322969 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, PORT ACCESSORY AND METHOD FOR SLIDE-ON ATTACHMENT TO INTERFACE PORTS - An connector assembly, interface port accessory and method enable, in one embodiment, slide-on attachment to interface ports. The connector assembly includes a post, body, a post engager, an actuator and a spring assembly. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322967 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a body, post, coupler and continuity member. The continuity member has an anchored post contact portion and a plurality of arcuate coupler contact portions. The connector is configured to form an electrical grounding continuity path. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322944 | CONNECTOR HAVING A COUPLER-TO-BODY GROUNDING MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a body member, a post member, a coupler and a metal coupler-body grounding clip. The metal coupler-body grounding clip is configured to form a coupler-body electrical ground path. | 10-30-2014 |
20140315448 | POST ASSEMBLY FOR COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTORS - A post assembly for a coaxial cable connector comprises, in one embodiment, a post configured to be coupled to a conductor of the coaxial cable. The post assembly has a post extender disposed between the post and an interface port, and a spring configured to urge the post extender toward the interface port. | 10-23-2014 |
20140315429 | CONNECTOR PRODUCING A BIASING FORCE - A connector includes, in one embodiment, a first component, a coupling element configured to engage the first component, and a second component configured to engage the first component. The second component, in one embodiment, is configured to produce a spring, pushing or biasing force. | 10-23-2014 |
20140285025 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A CORRECTIVE MAGNETIC FIELD FOR FERRITE-BASED CIRCUITS - A demagnetizing device includes, in one embodiment, a demagnetizer. The demagnetizer is operable to generate a corrective magnetic field. The corrective magnetic field is operable to act upon a ferrite-based core to maintain suitable performance of a network-connected device which includes such core. | 09-25-2014 |
20140273615 | CONNECTOR SEAL DEVICE - A connector seal device includes, in one embodiment, a seal body extendable along an axis and configured to receive an end of a coupler. The coupler is configured to be rotatably coupled to a coaxial cable connector, and the seal body is configured to engage a portion of the coupler to establish a first environmental seal between the seal body and the coupler. The connector seal device also includes a seal neck integral with the seal body configured to extend along the axis beyond the end of the coupler. The seal neck is configured to engage an interface port to establish a second environmental seal between the seal neck and the interface port. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273578 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING A CONTINUITY ELEMENT - A coaxial cable connector having, in one embodiment, a connector body or body member, a coupling element and a continuity element. The connector body is configured to be attached to a post. The continuity element is configured to maintain an electrical connection between the coupling element and the connector body. | 09-18-2014 |
20140220807 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a body, a post, a coupler and a continuity member. The continuity member has a post contact portion and a coupler contact portion. The post contact portion has an anchored portion. The coupler contact portion has an arcuate portion. | 08-07-2014 |
20140220805 | NUT SEAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - An assembly for a coaxial connector is described. The assembly, in one embodiment, includes a coupler, a grip ring and a seal member. | 08-07-2014 |
20140154907 | CONNECTOR PRODUCING A BIASING FORCE - A connector includes, in one embodiment, a post, a coupling element configured to engage the post, and a connector body configured to engage the post. The connector body, in one embodiment, is configured to produce a biasing force. | 06-05-2014 |
20140120757 | CONNECTOR HAVING A CONTINUITY MEMBER OPERABLE IN A RADIAL DIRECTION - A connector for a coaxial cable. The connector, in one embodiment, includes a post, a coupler and a continuity member configured to produce a radially-directed biasing force. The continuity member provides an electrical connection between the post and the coupler | 05-01-2014 |
20140106615 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body; a post engageable with the connector body, wherein the post includes a flange; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the nut having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the nut includes an internal lip, and wherein a second end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the second end of the nut to the side of the lip of the nut facing the first end of the nut at a point nearest the second end of the nut, and a first end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the first end of the nut to the same point nearest the second end of the nut of the same side of the lip facing the first end of the nut; and a continuity member disposed within the second end portion of the nut and contacting the post and the nut, so that the continuity member extends electrical grounding continuity through the post and the nut is provided. | 04-17-2014 |
20140106592 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body; a post engageable with the connector body, wherein the post includes a flange; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the nut having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the nut includes an internal lip, and wherein a second end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the second end of the nut to the side of the lip of the nut facing the first end of the nut at a point nearest the second end of the nut, and a first end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the first end of the nut to the same point nearest the second end of the nut of the same side of the lip facing the first end of the nut; and a continuity member disposed within the second end portion of the nut and contacting the post and the nut, so that the continuity member extends electrical grounding continuity through the post and the nut is provided. | 04-17-2014 |
20140105221 | NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING PASSIVE OPERATION MODE AND NOISE MANAGEMENT - A system, method and device provide passive operation mode and noise management. The system, in one embodiment, includes power loss bypass and upstream noise management. | 04-17-2014 |
20140099814 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body; a post engageable with the connector body, wherein the post includes a flange; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the nut having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the nut includes an internal lip, and wherein a second end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the second end of the nut to the side of the lip of the nut facing the first end of the nut at a point nearest the second end of the nut, and a first end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the first end of the nut to the same point nearest the second end of the nut of the same side of the lip facing the first end of the nut; and a continuity member disposed within the second end portion of the nut and contacting the post and the nut, so that the continuity member extends electrical grounding continuity through the post and the nut is provided. | 04-10-2014 |
20140087588 | CONNECTOR HAVING A NUT-BODY CONTINUITY ELEMENT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A connector having a nut-body continuity element is provided, wherein the nut-body continuity element electrically couples a nut and a connector body, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the nut and the connector body. Furthermore, the nut-body continuity element facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise. | 03-27-2014 |
20140087578 | CONNECTOR HAVING A NUT-BODY CONTINUITY ELEMENT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A connector having a nut-body continuity element is provided, wherein the nut-body continuity element electrically couples a nut and a connector body, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the nut and the connector body. Furthermore, the nut-body continuity element facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise. | 03-27-2014 |
20140087574 | CONNECTOR HAVING A NUT-BODY CONTINUITY ELEMENT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A connector having a nut-body continuity element is provided, wherein the nut-body continuity element electrically couples a nut and a connector body, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the nut and the connector body. Furthermore, the nut-body continuity element facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise. | 03-27-2014 |
20140080359 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR - A coaxial cable connector, in one embodiment, includes a first housing, a second housing and an inner body. The inner body is fixed or stationary relative to the first housing based on the position of the second housing. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076598 | OUTER SLEEVE FOR CATV FILTER - An outer sleeve for a CATV filter has, in one embodiment, a first end and a second end. The second end has a face with one or more engagement holes. | 03-20-2014 |
20140038457 | CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING A SLIDER FOR COMPRESSION. - A coaxial cable connector is attachable to a coaxial cable. The connector, in one embodiment, includes a compressible component, a coupler and a slider. The slider is configured to cause compression of the compressible component. | 02-06-2014 |
20140033264 | NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICE HAVING A SOLID-STATE SAFEGUARD APPARATUS FOR PRESERVING THE QUALITY OF PASSIVE OPERATION IN THE EVENT OF DISRUPTIVE OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS - A network interface device has a safeguard apparatus. The safeguard apparatus is operable in power on, power off, and degraded power conditions. In power on operation, the safeguard apparatus maintains the quality of active and passive branch communications. During power off and degraded power operation, the safeguard apparatus safeguards the quality of the passive communication path. | 01-30-2014 |
20140030916 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY STRUCTURE - A connector is configured to extend an electrical grounding continuity path. The connector, in one embodiment, has a body structure, a post structure, a coupler structure and a continuity structure. | 01-30-2014 |
20140017937 | MINI COAX CABLE CONNECTOR - A cable connector comprising a connector body, a compression member operably connected to a second end of the connector body, the compression member including a compression portion having a forward facing surface, wherein the compression portion protrudes from an inner surface of the compression member, wherein, when the compression member is slidably axially compressed within the connector body, the compression portion of the compression member compresses an inner sleeve into crimping engagement with a coaxial cable is provided. An associated method is also provided. | 01-16-2014 |
20140004739 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR SLEEVE | 01-02-2014 |
20130309902 | CONNECTOR HAVING A COUPLING MEMBER FOR LOCKING ONTO A PORT AND MAINTAINING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY - A jumper comprising a first connector, wherein the first connector includes a post configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, and a coupling member attached to the post, the coupling member having one or more resilient contacts, wherein the resilient contacts are configured to pass over the external threads in a first axial direction, and physically engage the external threads in a second axial direction, and a second connector, wherein the first connector is operably affixed to a first end of the coaxial cable, and the second connector is operably affixed to a second end of the coaxial cable is provided. | 11-21-2013 |
20130260608 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR HAVING DETACHABLE LOCKING SLEEVE - A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently. | 10-03-2013 |
20130244505 | COMPRESSION TERMINAL FOR STRANDED WIRE AND NON-ELECTRICAL WIRE - A compression terminal comprising an electrical terminal member, the electrical terminal member configured to receive a stranded wire having a protective outer jacket surrounding a strand bundle, a fastener member including a first inner bore having a first diameter and a second inner bore having a second diameter, the second diameter being less than the first diameter, wherein an internally tapered wall separates the first inner bore from the second inner bore, wherein, when the fastener member is axially slidably compressed from a first position to a second position, the fastener member is configured to compress a portion of the electrical terminal member against the stranded wire is provided. An alternative compression terminal and a wire end termination are further provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. | 09-19-2013 |
20130244483 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING A COLLAPSIBLE CONNECTOR BODY - A connector body comprising a body portion having one or more weakened portions disposed across the body portion to structurally weaken the body portion along a discontinuous revolution around the body portion, wherein upon axial compression of the connector body, the one or more weakened portions of the body portion buckle inward towards a coaxial cable to securely fasten the coaxial cable connector to the coaxial cable is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. | 09-19-2013 |
20130224995 | CONNECTOR HAVING A NUT-BODY CONTINUITY ELEMENT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A connector having a nut-body continuity element is provided, wherein the nut-body continuity element electrically couples a nut and a connector body, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the nut and the connector body. Furthermore, the nut-body continuity element facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224993 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR - A connector coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body having an outer ramped surface, a post, engageable with the connector body, a coupling member, axially rotatable with respect to the post, and a compression portion structurally integral with the connector body, the compression portion having a ramped inner surface, wherein the inner ramped surface is configured to cooperate with the outer ramped surface during compression of the compression portion onto a portion of the connector body. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. | 08-29-2013 |