Patents Assigned to viaPhoton, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12001073
    Abstract: A method organizes fibers. A plurality of fibers is received into a first assembly. An initial sequence of the plurality of fibers in the first assembly is obtained. A set of key combinations is identified from the initial sequence and a predetermined sequence. A second assembly is slid across the first assembly. The set of key combinations is actuated to move the plurality of fibers from the first assembly to the second assembly and order the plurality of fibers in the second assembly in the predetermined sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, Morgan Dunn
  • Publication number: 20240170931
    Abstract: An apparatus embodies module pulling container. The module pulling container includes a housing structured to enclose at least one module terminating a cable. The module pulling container includes a front eyelet of the housing and a tapered front end of the housing. The module pulling container further includes a back eyelet and one or more retention members structured to support the at least one module within the module pulling container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Samuel MARANTO, Mark James SMHRA, Walter Mark HENDRIX, Nathan Eric BENTON, Jeffrey Earl Jones, SR., Christopher Brian HASLEY
  • Patent number: 11971600
    Abstract: A method organizes fibers. A plurality of fibers is received into a first assembly. An initial sequence of the plurality of fibers in the first assembly is obtained. A set of key combinations is identified from the initial sequence and a predetermined sequence. A second assembly is slid across the first assembly. The set of key combinations is actuated to move the plurality of fibers from the first assembly to the second assembly and order the plurality of fibers in the second assembly in the predetermined sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, Morgan Dunn
  • Publication number: 20240126026
    Abstract: An apparatus implements high density fiber panel organization. The apparatus includes a module configured to be secured to a panel of a 1 U rack. The apparatus further includes a front end of the module. The apparatus further includes a height of the front end corresponding to a height of a 1 U rack. The apparatus further includes an aspect ratio of the front end greater than 0.7. The aspect ratio is identified by the height of the front end divided by a width of the front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark HENDRIX, Keith Samuel MARANTO, Mark James SMRHA, Wade James WOMACK, James Patrick NOLAN, Eric Russell KLOOTWYK, Nathan Eric BENTON
  • Publication number: 20240123562
    Abstract: A method for polishing fibers implements a fiber polishing system. The method includes manipulating a disk, spraying water using a first water pressure, and spraying air using an air pressure. The method further includes misting low pressure water using a second water pressure, manipulating a handle, and manipulating one or more dogs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventor: Morgan Dunn
  • Publication number: 20240114267
    Abstract: An apparatus implements a miniature network interface device. The apparatus includes an outer housing and a tray assembly that includes a sliding tray and a tray insert. The tray assembly is removable from the outer housing. The apparatus further includes the tray insert secured to the sliding tray to form the tray assembly and the sliding tray configured to receive one or more cables routed within the outer housing with the tray insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark James SMRHA
  • Publication number: 20240113509
    Abstract: A system implements a surge protection bus bar. The system includes a surge protection device that includes a connection point. The system further includes a carrier assembly juxtaposed to the surge protection device. The carrier assembly includes an interconnection point, an attachment point, and a rigid bar connecting between an interconnection point and the attachment point. A proximal end of the rigid bar integrally forms the interconnection point and a distal end of the rigid bar includes the attachment point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark HENDRIX, Elizabeth Grace DABDOUB, Keith Samuel MARANTO, Mark James SMRHA
  • Publication number: 20240063523
    Abstract: An apparatus forms an aggregation module. The apparatus includes a support structure to support multiple plug-in cards. The plug-in cards are insertable along an insertion direction. The apparatus further includes a front access panel openable to access the plug-in cards. The apparatus further includes the support structure and the plug-in cards forming an airflow path along an airflow direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, Mark James Smrha
  • Publication number: 20230408772
    Abstract: Systems and methods implement furcation tube vacuum assist. A furcation tube is annealed. The furcation tube is inserted into an adapter fitted to a vacuum line. A vacuum is applied to the furcation tube. One or more communication cables are moved through the furcation tube while the vacuum is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventor: Morgan Dunn
  • Publication number: 20230333343
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, methods implement replicator shelves. A blade is slidably connected to a replicator shelf. Communication connectors are positioned on the blade. A support bar, within the replicator shelf, supports a plurality of cables to a plurality of blades comprising the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, Nathan Eric Benton, Mark James Smrha, Wade James Womack
  • Publication number: 20230266862
    Abstract: A method implements a web application that designs components. The method includes configuring a network interactively by receiving a network selection, updating network selection options using the network selection, and presenting network view updated using the network selection. The method includes generating a component listing for at least a part of the network of the network and using the network selection. The method includes configuring a component from the component listing interactively by receiving a component selection, updating component selection options using the component selection, and presenting a component view updated using the component selection. The method includes presenting a schedule, for the component listing, generated by simulating assembly of components, including the component, of the component listing using a planning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Ha Vo, Maksym Novikov, Syed Babar Abbas
  • Patent number: 11599245
    Abstract: A method implements a web application that designs components. The method includes configuring a network interactively by receiving a network selection, updating network selection options using the network selection, and presenting network view updated using the network selection. The method includes generating a component listing for at least a part of the network of the network and using the network selection. The method includes configuring a component from the component listing interactively by receiving a component selection, updating component selection options using the component selection, and presenting a component view updated using the component selection. The method includes presenting a schedule, for the component listing, generated by simulating assembly of components, including the component, of the component listing using a planning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Ha Vo, Maksym Novikov, Syed Babar Abbas
  • Patent number: 11531178
    Abstract: An apparatus implements a fiber breakout assembly. The fiber breakout assembly includes a tube and a plug. The tube includes a trunk portion and a plug receiving portion. The plug includes multiple entry holes and is configured to be inserted into the plug receiving portion of the tube. A crimp post is formed as part of the tube and includes one or more crimp retention features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: ViaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, James Patrick Nolan, Nathan Eric Benton, Syed Babar Abbas
  • Publication number: 20220255259
    Abstract: An apparatus implements a staggered connector. The apparatus includes a module base of a module, a first module connector within the module, and a second module connector, within the module, oriented with a side of the second connector corresponding to a release mechanism of a cable connector toward an opposite side of the first module connector. The apparatus further includes the second module connector staggered from the first module connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, Elizabeth Grace Dabdoub
  • Publication number: 20220155544
    Abstract: A hybrid enclosure embodies a hybrid power fiber enclosure. The hybrid enclosure includes a power distribution area, within the hybrid enclosure, configured to distribute one or more power cables. The hybrid enclosure further includes a fiber tray with a fiber access area configured to distribute one or more optical cables. The fiber tray, when in a closed position within the hybrid enclosure, prevents access to at least a portion of the power distribution area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, Syed Babar Abbas, Elizabeth Grace Dabdoub
  • Publication number: 20220091703
    Abstract: A method implements a web application that designs components. The method includes configuring a network interactively by receiving a network selection, updating network selection options using the network selection, and presenting network view updated using the network selection. The method includes generating a component listing for at least a part of the network of the network and using the network selection. The method includes configuring a component from the component listing interactively by receiving a component selection, updating component selection options using the component selection, and presenting a component view updated using the component selection. The method includes presenting a schedule, for the component listing, generated by simulating assembly of components, including the component, of the component listing using a planning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Ha Vo, Maksym Novikov, Syed Babar Abbas
  • Publication number: 20220057585
    Abstract: An apparatus forms a module. The apparatus includes a housing configured to load the module through a front end of a panel. The apparatus includes a connector cluster. The apparatus includes a set of tabs corresponding to a set of securing members that secure the module to a panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, James Patrick Nolan, Nathan Eric Benton, Syed Babar Abbas, Keith Samuel Maranto, Elizabeth Grace Dabdoub
  • Publication number: 20220035114
    Abstract: A method organizes fibers. A plurality of fibers is received into a first assembly. An initial sequence of the plurality of fibers in the first assembly is obtained. A set of key combinations is identified from the initial sequence and a predetermined sequence. A second assembly is slid across the first assembly. The set of key combinations is actuated to move the plurality of fibers from the first assembly to the second assembly and order the plurality of fibers in the second assembly in the predetermined sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, Morgan Dunn
  • Publication number: 20220026660
    Abstract: A method organizes fibers. A plurality of fibers is received into a first assembly. An initial sequence of the plurality of fibers in the first assembly is obtained. A set of key combinations is identified from the initial sequence and a predetermined sequence. A second assembly is slid across the first assembly. The set of key combinations is actuated to move the plurality of fibers from the first assembly to the second assembly and order the plurality of fibers in the second assembly in the predetermined sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, Morgan Dunn
  • Publication number: 20210349279
    Abstract: An apparatus implements a fiber breakout assembly. The fiber breakout assembly includes a tube and a plug. The tube includes a trunk portion and a plug receiving portion. The plug includes multiple entry holes and is configured to be inserted into the plug receiving portion of the tube. A crimp post is formed as part of the tube and includes one or more crimp retention features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: viaPhoton, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Mark Hendrix, James Patrick Nolan, Nathan Eric Benton, Syed Babar Abbas