Jason S Morrow

US Patent:

7279643, Oct 9, 2007

Filed:

May 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/438654

Inventors:

Jason Norman Morrow - Taylorsville NC, US
Zeb Leonard Kale - Hiddenite NC, US
Michael Ray Bailey - Statesville NC, US
Christopher Gemme - Hickory NC, US
George Bollinger - Claremont NC, US
Scott Lumley - Taylorsville NC, US

Assignee:

Commscope Solutions Properties, LLC - Sparks NV

International Classification:

H02G 3/08

US Classification:

174481, 174 98, 174 683, 138104

Abstract:

The invention is a toneable conduit that can transmit a signal and be readily detected by toning equipment. The conduit can be coupled with other conduit to provide extended lengths of conduit. The toneable conduit includes an elongate polymeric tube having a wall with an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a predetermined wall thickness. A channel preferably extends longitudinally within the wall of the elongate polymeric tube; a stabilizing rib extends longitudinally along the interior surface of the wall of the elongate polymeric tube and is located radially inward from the channel. A continuous wire is coincident with the channel in the elongate polymeric tube and preferably coated with a composition that prevents it from adhering to the polymer melt that forms the elongate polymeric tube. The present invention includes methods of making the toneable conduit and methods of coupling a first toneable conduit with a second toneable conduit.

US Patent:

7820090, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Apr 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/830754

Inventors:

Jason Norman Morrow - Taylorsville NC, US
Zeb Leonard Kale - Hiddenite NC, US
Michael Ray Bailey - Statesville NC, US
Christopher Gemme - Hickory NC, US
George Bollinger - Claremont NC, US
Scott Lumley - Taylorsville NC, US

Assignee:

Commscope, Inc. of North Carolina - Hickory NC

International Classification:

B29C 63/00
B29C 47/02
B29C 47/20

US Classification:

26417126, 2641711, 26417212, 26427215

Abstract:

The present invention is a toneable conduit that can transmit a signal and that can therefore be readily detected by toning equipment. In addition, the conduit of the invention can be readily coupled with other conduit to provide extended lengths of conduit. The toneable conduit includes an elongate polymeric tube having a wall with an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a predetermined wall thickness. A channel preferably extends longitudinally within the wall of the elongate polymeric tube and a stabilizing rib extends longitudinally along the interior surface of the wall of the elongate polymeric tube and is located radially inward from the channel. A continuous wire is coincident with the channel in the elongate polymeric tube and is preferably coated with a coating composition that prevents the wire from adhering to the polymer melt used to form the elongate polymeric tube. The present invention further includes methods of making the toneable conduit and methods of coupling a first toneable conduit with a second toneable conduit.

US Patent:

7880087, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Jun 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/144353

Inventors:

Jason Morrow - Taylorsville NC, US

Assignee:

CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H02G 3/04

US Classification:

174 681, 174 98, 174481

Abstract:

A toneable conduit includes an elongate polymeric tube having a sidewall with an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface defines a main channel. A sub-channel, smaller in cross sectional area than the main channel, extends longitudinally between the exterior and interior surfaces of the tube. A continuous toning signal wire is located within the sub-channel. The sub-channel has a larger cross sectional area than a cross sectional area of the toning signal wire, so that an air gap exists within said sub-channel around portions of the toning signal wire.

US Patent:

8497425, Jul 30, 2013

Filed:

Sep 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/886165

Inventors:

Jason Morrow - Taylorsville NC, US

Assignee:

CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H02G 3/04

US Classification:

174 681, 174 98, 174481, 174 72 R, 138104

Abstract:

A toneable conduit includes an elongate polymeric tube having a sidewall with an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface defines a main channel for holding communication or power cables. A sub-channel extends longitudinally between the exterior and interior surfaces of the tube. An electrically continuous, toning signal wire is located within the sub-channel. The toning signal wire is formed of an annealed metal or metals and is capable of elongation to a certain extent without breakage, wherein the certain extent approximates or exceeds the extent of elongation of the tube at the point of failure.

US Patent:

7361835, Apr 22, 2008

Filed:

Nov 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/989289

Inventors:

Jason Norman Morrow - Taylorsville NC, US
Zeb Leonard Kale - Hiddenite NC, US
Michael Ray Bailey - Statesville NC, US

Assignee:

Commscope, Inc. of North America - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H02G 3/04

US Classification:

174 681, 174 98, 174481, 174 72 R, 138104

Abstract:

The present invention is a toneable conduit that can transmit a signal and that can therefore be readily detected by toning equipment. In addition, the conduit of the invention can be readily coupled with other conduit to provide extended lengths of conduit. The toneable conduit includes an elongate polymeric tube having a wall with an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a predetermined wall thickness. A channel extends longitudinally within the wall of the elongate polymeric tube and a stabilizing rib extends longitudinally along the interior surface of the wall of the elongate polymeric tube and is located radially inward from the channel. A continuous, coated, high elongation wire is coincident with the channel in the elongate polymeric tube and is coated with a coating composition that prevents the wire from adhering to the polymer melt used to form the elongate polymeric tube. The present invention further includes methods of making the toneable conduit and methods of coupling a first toneable conduit with a second toneable conduit.

US Patent:

20030094298, May 22, 2003

Filed:

May 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/158810

Inventors:

Jason Morrow - Taylorsville NC, US
Robert Ward - Hickory NC, US
Zeb Kale - Hiddenite NC, US
Michael Bailey - Statesville NC, US
Christopher Gemme - Hickory NC, US
George Bollinger - Claremont NC, US
Scott Lumley - Taylorsville NC, US

Assignee:

CommScope Properties, LLC

International Classification:

H02G003/04

US Classification:

174/048000

Abstract:

The present invention is a toneable conduit that can transmit a signal and that can therefore be readily detected by toning equipment. In addition, the conduit of the invention can be readily coupled with other conduit to provide extended lengths of conduit. The toneable conduit includes an elongate polymeric tube having a wall with an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a predetermined wall thickness. A channel preferably extends longitudinally within the wall of the elongate polymeric tube and a stabilizing rib extends longitudinally along the interior surface of the wall of the elongate polymeric tube and is located radially inward from the channel. A continuous wire is coincident with the channel in the elongate polymeric tube and is preferably coated with a coating composition that prevents the wire from adhering to the polymer melt used to form the elongate polymeric tube. The present invention further includes methods of making the toneable conduit and methods of coupling a first toneable conduit with a second toneable conduit.

US Patent:

20130037157, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Aug 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/569414

Inventors:

Jason Morrow - Taylorsville NC, US
Zeb Kale - Hiddenite NC, US
Robert Kidd - Taylorsville NC, US

International Classification:

F16L 9/18

US Classification:

138111

Abstract:

A conduit system includes at least a first conduit formed of an extruded material and a second conduit formed of an extruded material. A jacket surrounds the first and second conduits. The jacket is formed of an extruded material and has a thickness which is less than 50 mils, such as 30 mils. Optionally, the jacket includes at least one strip of material which is weakened so as to tear more easily than other portions of the jacket. Optionally, the jacket has a tensile strength which is less than a tensile strength of the first conduit.

US Patent:

20150144218, May 28, 2015

Filed:

Aug 26, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/468540

Inventors:

- Hickory NC, US
Jason N. MORROW - Taylorsville NC, US

International Classification:

F16L 11/22
B29C 47/02
B29C 47/00
F16L 11/14

US Classification:

138111, 26417113

Abstract:

An overhead conduit includes a duct extending in a longitudinal direction. The duct has an outer wall. A strength member, such as a messenger wire, abuts the outer wall of the duct. An extruded jacket surrounds the duct and the messenger wire. The extruded jacket follows the outer contours of the duct and the messenger wire. Optional first and second sub-ducts, smaller than the duct, may be located to the right and left of the messenger wire.