公开(公告)号：US12009619B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US17196545

申请日：2021-03-09

Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.

Inventor： Mary Krenceski ,  Roger Mathews ,  Noah P. Montena

IPC: H01R13/658 ,  H01R9/05 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/622 ,  H01R13/6584 ,  H01R13/6596 ,  H01R24/40 ,  H01R103/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/658 ,  H01R9/0512 ,  H01R9/0521 ,  H01R9/0524 ,  H01R13/5202 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H01R13/622 ,  H01R13/6596 ,  H01R24/40 ,  H01R13/6584 ,  H01R2103/00 ,  Y10T29/49174 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: A connector includes a body having a central bore and a first grounding contact surface, a post disposed within the central bore and having an outwardly projecting flange configured to produce a first portion of a mating interface, and a conductive coupler. The post portion has a tubular sleeve configured to mechanically and electrically engage a prepared end of a coaxial cable. The conductive coupler has an engagement surface at a first end configured to mechanically and electrically engage an interface port, a lip at a second end configured to produce a second portion of the mating interface, and a second grounding contact surface opposing the first grounding contact surface. The first and second portions are configured to slide along the mating interface to rotate about an elongate axis of the connector. The connector includes a conductive ring disposed between the first and second grounding contact surfaces and configured to produce an electrical path between the body and the conductive coupler.

公开(公告)号：US20240154363A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18386705

申请日：2023-11-03

Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.

Inventor： Henry SAUVAIN ,  Eric PURDY

IPC: H01R13/641 ,  H01R13/622 ,  H01R13/629

CPC classification number: H01R13/641 ,  H01R13/622 ,  H01R13/629

Abstract: A cable connector includes: a support portion that is structurally configured to move relative to a cable gripping portion when a first connector portion moves relative to a second connector portion; an indicator portion that is structurally configured to indicate an amount of radial compression of a cable gripping portion when the second connector portion moves in an axial direction; and the indicator portion is structurally configured to provide a visual stop indicator reference point when the second connector portion moves in the axial direction and when the first connector portion is coupled with the second connector portion such that the cable gripping portion grips the cable with a predetermined amount of radial force based on an outer diameter portion of the cable so as to allow an installer to use the visual stop indicator reference point to prevent under-tightening and/or over-tightening of the connector on the cable.

公开(公告)号：US11971580B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17447056

申请日：2021-09-07

Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.

Inventor： Robert Schiffbauer ,  Steven M. Waldren

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/3616 ,  G02B6/4452

Abstract: A fiber optic storage module configured to be coupled with a fiber distribution hub includes a first wall and a second wall that extends from a first end of the first wall in a direction perpendicular to the first wall. The first wall includes a retaining structure configured to receive and retain a cable portion of a fiber optic cable, and the second wall includes a cutout configured to receive a dust cap coupled with a connector that terminates the fiber optic cable.

公开(公告)号：US11910052B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US18080188

申请日：2022-12-13

Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.

Inventor： Chad T. Wells ,  John M. Egan, Jr. ,  Gregory F. Halik ,  Charles F. Newby

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/63 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N21/43615 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04N7/104 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6168 ,  H04N21/63

Abstract: A cable television (CATV) entry adapter connects to a CATV network and serves as a hub in an In-Home Entertainment (IHE) network. IHE signals may be communicated between passive and active ports of an embodiment of the entry adapter through a pair of directional couplers which allow an IRE-enabled embedded multimedia terminal device (eMTA) at the passive port to communicate with multimedia devices of the IHE network connected to the active ports. An IHE frequency rejection filter is used in some embodiments to confine IHE signal to a single subscriber premise. In some embodiments a bidirectional IHE bandpass filter is used to enable IHE signals to pass between the passive and active ports of the CATV entry adapter.

公开(公告)号：US20240039578A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18378179

申请日：2023-10-10

Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.

Inventor： David A. Barany ,  Noah Montena

IPC: H04B3/38 ,  H04L5/14 ,  H03F1/02 ,  H04B3/08

CPC classification number: H04B3/38 ,  H04L5/14 ,  H03F1/02 ,  H04B3/08

Abstract: A cable network system for bidirectionally communicating signals at an enhanced duplex frequency range, which may be between about 5 MHz and about 650 MHz. This system may include a first amplifier, which may be configured to condition an upstream signal proceeding from a subscriber premises to a headend, without necessarily conditioning a downstream signal proceeding from the headend to the subscriber premises, a second amplifier, which may be configured to condition the downstream signal without necessarily conditioning the upstream signal, and a shaping circuit, which may condition the upstream and downstream signals. This system also may simultaneously, or in an overlapping or offset manner, communicate signals at a full duplex frequency range without a diplex filter.

公开(公告)号：US11860241B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17342132

申请日：2021-06-08

Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.

Inventor： Kim Eriksen ,  Noah Montena

IPC: G01R31/58 ,  G01R31/44 ,  H01R13/52 ,  G01R1/04 ,  G01R1/067

CPC classification number: G01R31/58 ,  G01R1/0416 ,  G01R31/44 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  G01R1/06772

Abstract: A test point adaptor includes a body having a first and second end along a longitudinal axis. The second end includes an outer conductive sleeve. A cap includes a sleeve and a terminator. The body includes a first and second interface at the first and second ends, respectively. A center conductor extends though the body from the first interface toward the second interface. The second end includes a conical contact surface of the outer conductive sleeve. The cap matingly engages the second interface. The second end includes an electrically conductive contact member in electrical contact with the center conductor and a gripping arrangement electrically coupled with the electrically conductive contact member. The cap includes a conical contact surface to engage the conical contact surface of the outer conductive sleeve. A terminator is received by the gripping arrangement, which electrically couples the terminator to the center conductor.

公开(公告)号：US20230420894A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-28

申请号：US18215285

申请日：2023-06-28

Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.

Inventor： Daniel DAOUST ,  Noah MONTENA ,  Eric PURDY

IPC: H01R24/54

CPC classification number: H01R24/542 ,  H01R2103/00

Abstract: A cable connector assembly that may include a connector that may comprise a first body and a second body that may be configured to be coupled to the first body, and an adapter comprising a biasing portion. The biasing portion may be configured to be coupled to the second body. The biasing portion may be configured to have a space that is configured to allow the biasing portion to elastically deform radially inwardly. The biasing portion may be configured to exert an axial biasing force axially against the second body. The biasing portion may be configured to exert an outward radial biasing force against the second body. The biasing portion may be configured to provide the axial and radial biasing forces so as to provide a secure ground connection between the connector and the adapter and such that a push/pull connection between the connector and the adapter that is operable by a non-technician user.

公开(公告)号：US20230378701A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-23

申请号：US18228470

申请日：2023-07-31

Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.

Inventor： Steve STANKOVSKI ,  David BARANY ,  Noah P. MONTENA ,  Harold J. WATKINS ,  Daniel DAOUST

IPC: H01R13/73 ,  H01R13/502 ,  H01R24/76

CPC classification number: H01R13/73 ,  H01R13/502 ,  H01R24/76 ,  H01R2201/04

Abstract: An ethernet bridge mounting arrangement includes a housing including a cover portion and a back portion and a wall mount. The housing is configured to be coupled with the wall mount, and the housing is rotatable relative to the wall mount about an axis that extends in a direction perpendicular to a rear surface of the housing between a first rotational orientation, where latching members extending from the housing can be received by and removed from latch openings in the wall mount, and a second rotational orientation, where the housing is prevented from being pulled away from the wall plate.

公开(公告)号：US20230344205A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US18138939

申请日：2023-04-25

Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.

Inventor： Robert VAN RIEL

IPC: H02G1/00 ,  H01R43/28 ,  H01R24/40

CPC classification number: H02G1/005 ,  H01R43/28 ,  H01R24/40

Abstract: A tool configured to cut a pin of a cable connector that may include a cutter portion and a gauge portion. The cutter portion may be configured to receive a pin of a cable connector to be cut. The gauge portion may be configured to include a receiving portion that is configured to receive a pin of a cable connector. The gauge portion may be configured to rotate relative to the cutter portion around an axis. The gauge portion may include a gauge thickness dimension that is configured to correspond to a predetermined cut length of the pin. The gauge portion also may be configured to permit the cutter portion to cut the pin received by the receiving portion to at least one predetermined length that is needed for an installation so as to provide uniform electrical performance of the connector, which may be a coaxial or hardline connector.

公开(公告)号：US20230324641A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

申请号：US18209300

申请日：2023-06-13

Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.

Inventor： Shaun Trezise ,  Kim Leeson

IPC: G02B6/44 ,  G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/4455 ,  G02B6/4471 ,  G02B6/4446 ,  G02B6/3897

Abstract: A fiber splice closure for housing an optical connection between a distribution cable and at least one drop cable of an optical network includes a base and an insert. The base includes round drop cable ports configured to receive a drop cable containing a first optical fiber. Screw holes are arranged in a radial side wall of the drop cable ports and receive a fixing device to secure the drop cable. A round port receives a distribution cable containing a second optical fiber. A clamp secures the distribution cable to the base. An insert has first and second wrap guides that house excess first optical fiber. A center section is arranged between the first and second wrap guides and includes a splitter module, splice protector holder elements that hold splice protectors, an LC adaptor that receives the second optical fiber from the distribution cable, and an LC connector module that connects the first optical fiber to the splitter, which in turn is connected to the LC adaptor, thereby providing an optical connection between the distribution cable and the drop cable.