Patents by Inventor Alex C. Brouwer

Alex C. Brouwer 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).

  • Patent number: 11947178
    Abstract: An optical distribution and splice frame system includes rack(s), enclosure(s), cable management component(s), and/or cassette(s) that have features to allow for different cable management configurations not yet available in the market. A fiber optic cassette and enclosure are designed to enable flexibility in cable management configurations for the overall system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor, Max W. Hibner, Michael R. Walters, Alex C. Brouwer, Michael Mayo, Bon B. Sledzinski, Benjamin J. Berridge
  • Patent number: 11921339
    Abstract: An optical distribution and splice frame system includes rack(s), enclosure(s), cable management component(s), and/or cassette(s) that have features to allow for different cable management configurations not yet available in the market. A fiber optic cassette and enclosure are designed to enable flexibility in cable management configurations for the overall system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor, Max W. Hibner, Michael R. Walters, Alex C. Brouwer, Michael Mayo, Bon B. Sledzinski, Benjamin J. Berridge
  • Publication number: 20230273385
    Abstract: An optical distribution and splice frame system includes rack(s), enclosure(s), cable management component(s), and/or cassette(s) that have features to allow for different cable management configurations not yet available in the market. A fiber optic cassette and enclosure are designed to enable flexibility in cable management configurations for the overall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor, Max W. Hibner, Michael R. Walters, Alex C. Brouwer, Michael Mayo, Bon B. Sledzinski, Benjamin J. Berridge
  • Patent number: 11686911
    Abstract: An optical distribution and splice frame system includes rack(s), enclosure(s), cable management component(s), and/or cassette(s) that have features to allow for different cable management configurations not yet available in the market. A fiber optic cassette and enclosure are designed to enable flexibility in cable management configurations for the overall system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor, Max W. Hibner, Michael R. Walters, Alex C. Brouwer, Michael Mayo, Bon B. Sledzinski, Benjamin J. Berridge
  • Publication number: 20220082773
    Abstract: An optical distribution and splice frame system includes rack(s), enclosure(s), cable management component(s), and/or cassette(s) that have features to allow for different cable management configurations not yet available in the market. A fiber optic cassette and enclosure are designed to enable flexibility in cable management configurations for the overall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor, Max W. Hibner, Michael R. Walters, Alex C. Brouwer, Michael Mayo, Bon B. Sledzinski, Benjamin J. Berridge
  • Publication number: 20220082775
    Abstract: An optical distribution and splice frame system includes rack(s), enclosure(s), cable management component(s), and/or cassette(s) that have features to allow for different cable management configurations not yet available in the market. A fiber optic cassette and enclosure are designed to enable flexibility in cable management configurations for the overall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor, Max W. Hibner, Michael R. Walters, Alex C. Brouwer, Michael Mayo, Bon B. Sledzinski, Benjamin J. Berridge
  • Publication number: 20220082776
    Abstract: An optical distribution and splice frame system includes rack(s), enclosure(s), cable management component(s), and/or cassette(s) that have features to allow for different cable management configurations not yet available in the market. A fiber optic cassette and enclosure are designed to enable flexibility in cable management configurations for the overall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor, Max W. Hibner, Michael R. Walters, Alex C. Brouwer, Michael Mayo, Bon B. Sledzinski, Benjamin J. Berridge
  • Patent number: 10356935
    Abstract: A cabinet installed in a data center is secured to the floor in the data center by a seismic kit to eliminate excessive deflection of the cabinet during a seismic event. The seismic kit includes a bracket and leveling leg clamps. The bracket is secured to the cabinet frame. The bracket has a first member and a second member with the second member extending upwards from the first member. The leveling leg clamps are secured to the first member of the bracket. The leveling leg clamps have a rectangular member with a cutout to receive leveling legs of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Roger D. Segroves, Alex C. Brouwer
  • Publication number: 20180338385
    Abstract: A cabinet installed in a data center is secured to the floor in the data center by a seismic kit to eliminate excessive deflection of the cabinet during a seismic event. The seismic kit includes a bracket and leveling leg clamps. The bracket is secured to the cabinet frame. The bracket has a first member and a second member with the second member extending upwards from the first member. The leveling leg clamps are secured to the first member of the bracket. The leveling leg clamps have a rectangular member with a cutout to receive leveling legs of the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Roger D. Segroves, Alex C. Brouwer
  • Patent number: 9943003
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to network cabinets and components thereof. In an embodiment, the present invention is a system that includes a network appliance, and a network cabinet having a bottom portion, a center portion providing a plurality of rack unit spaces, a top portion, and a network appliance mounting kit positioned in the top portion. The network appliance mounting kit includes a mounting feature for attaching the network appliance to the network cabinet such that the network appliance does not interfere with any one of the plurality of rack unit spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Roger D. Segroves, Mark J. Donnell, Alex C. Brouwer
  • Publication number: 20170150636
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to network cabinets and components thereof. In an embodiment, the present invention is a system that includes a network appliance, and a network cabinet having a bottom portion, a center portion providing a plurality of rack unit spaces, a top portion, and a network appliance mounting kit positioned in the top portion. The network appliance mounting kit includes a mounting feature for attaching the network appliance to the network cabinet such that the network appliance does not interfere with any one of the plurality of rack unit spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Roger D. Segroves, Mark J. Donnell, Alex C. Brouwer
  • Patent number: 9648778
    Abstract: An electronics cabinet having a cabinet frame, a front equipment rail, and a structural air dam. The cabinet frame includes a first pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of top side-to-side beams to form a top frame, a second pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of bottom side-to-side beams to form a bottom frame, and a plurality of vertical post connected to the top frame and the bottom frame. The front equipment rail is removably connected to one of the first pair of front-to-back beams and to one of the second pair of front-to-back beams. The structural air dam is connected to the front equipment rail and to one of the plurality of vertical posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Roger D. Segroves, Rey Bravo, Alex C. Brouwer
  • Publication number: 20170042057
    Abstract: An electronics cabinet having a cabinet frame, a front equipment rail, and a structural air dam. The cabinet frame includes a first pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of top side-to-side beams to form a top frame, a second pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of bottom side-to-side beams to form a bottom frame, and a plurality of vertical post connected to the top frame and the bottom frame. The front equipment rail is removably connected to one of the first pair of front-to-back beams and to one of the second pair of front-to-back beams. The structural air dam is connected to the front equipment rail and to one of the plurality of vertical posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Roger D. Segroves, Rey Bravo, Alex C. Brouwer
  • Patent number: 9510471
    Abstract: An electronics cabinet having a cabinet frame, a front equipment rail, and a structural air dam. The cabinet frame includes a first pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of top side-to-side beams to form a top frame, a second pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of bottom side-to-side beams to form a bottom frame, and a plurality of vertical post connected to the top frame and the bottom frame. The front equipment rail is removably connected to one of the first pair of front-to-back beams and to one of the second pair of front-to-back beams. The structural air dam is connected to the front equipment rail and to one of the plurality of vertical posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Roger D. Segroves, Rey Bravo, Alex C. Brouwer
  • Publication number: 20150366094
    Abstract: An electronics cabinet having a cabinet frame, a front equipment rail, and a structural air dam. The cabinet frame includes a first pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of top side-to-side beams to form a top frame, a second pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of bottom side-to-side beams to form a bottom frame, and a plurality of vertical post connected to the top frame and the bottom frame. The front equipment rail is removably connected to one of the first pair of front-to-back beams and to one of the second pair of front-to-back beams. The structural air dam is connected to the front equipment rail and to one of the plurality of vertical posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Roger D. Segroves, Rey Bravo, Alex C. Brouwer
  • Patent number: 9144175
    Abstract: An electronics cabinet having a cabinet frame, a front equipment rail, and a structural air dam. The cabinet frame includes a first pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of top side-to-side beams to form a top frame, a second pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of bottom side-to-side beams to form a bottom frame, and a plurality of vertical post connected to the top frame and the bottom frame. The front equipment rail is removably connected to one of the first pair of front-to-back beams and to one of the second pair of front-to-back beams. The structural air dam is connected to the front equipment rail and to one of the plurality of vertical posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Roger D. Segroves, Rey Bravo, Alex C. Brouwer
  • Publication number: 20150002006
    Abstract: An electronics cabinet having a cabinet frame, a front equipment rail, and a structural air dam. The cabinet frame includes a first pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of top side-to-side beams to form a top frame, a second pair of front-to-back beams connected to a pair of bottom side-to-side beams to form a bottom frame, and a plurality of vertical post connected to the top frame and the bottom frame. The front equipment rail is removably connected to one of the first pair of front-to-back beams and to one of the second pair of front-to-back beams. The structural air dam is connected to the front equipment rail and to one of the plurality of vertical posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Roger D. Segroves, Rey Bravo, Alex C. Brouwer