Patents by Inventor Brian M. Cole
Brian M. Cole 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).
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Patent number: 10895707Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: Victor J. Borer, Joseph C. Carls, William J. Clatanoff, Brian M. Cole, Cary A. Kipke, Donald K. Larson, Zachary M. Thompson, Daniel J. Treadwell
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Publication number: 20190377146Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Victor J. Borer, Joseph C. Carls, William J. Clatanoff, Brian M. Cole, Cary A. Kipke, Donald K. Larson, Zachary M. Thompson, Daniel J. Treadwell
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Patent number: 10502919Abstract: A cable assembly is described that includes a preterminated optical fiber drop cable having a connector body mounted on a terminal end thereof, and a removable installation device attached to a jacket of the preterminated optical fiber drop cable by an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a pair of tear tabs that provides tool-less removal of the installation device from the preterminated optical fiber drop cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: Zachary M. Thompson, Jonathan V. Haggar, Brian M. Cole, Edward B. Lurie, Victor J. Borer
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Patent number: 10422972Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Corning Reasearch & Development CorporationInventors: Donald K. Larson, Daniel J. Treadwell, Zachary M. Thompson, William J. Clatanoff, Joseph C. Carls, Victor J. Borer, Cary A. Kipke, Brian M. Cole
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Publication number: 20180299633Abstract: A cable assembly is described that includes a preterminated optical fiber drop cable having a connector body mounted on a terminal end thereof, and a removable installation device attached to a jacket of the preterminated optical fiber drop cable by an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a pair of tear tabs that provides tool-less removal of the installation device from the preterminated optical fiber drop cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Zachary M. Thompson, Jonathan V. Haggar, Brian M. Cole, Edward B. Lurie, Victor J. Borer
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Publication number: 20180275362Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Donald K. Larson, Daniel J. Treadwell, Zachary M. Thompson, William J. Clatanoff, Joseph C. Carls, Victor J. Borer, Cary A. Kipke, Brian M. Cole
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Patent number: 10018798Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Donald K. Larson, Daniel J. Treadwell, Zachary M. Thompson, William J. Clatanoff, Joseph C. Carls, Victor J. Borer, Cary A. Kipke, Brian M. Cole
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Patent number: 10001619Abstract: A cable assembly is described that includes a preterminated optical fiber drop cable having a connector body mounted on a terminal end thereof, and a removable installation device attached to a jacket of the preterminated optical fiber drop cable by an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a pair of tear tabs that provides tool-less removal of the installation device from the preterminated optical fiber drop cable.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Zachary M. Thompson, Jonathan V. Haggar, Brian M. Cole, Edward B. Lurie, Victor J. Borer
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Patent number: 9846288Abstract: A fiber optic device includes a support having one or more optical fibers coupled to the support and a base that includes one or more optoelectronic devices. The support is coupled to the base such that one or more of the optoelectronic devices are optically coupled to one or more of the optical fibers. A portion of the one or more optical fibers that is in contact with the support may be bent and one or more of the optoelectronic devices may be optically coupled to the bent portion of one or more of the optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Raman K. Selli, Brian M. Cole, Donald G. Doss
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Publication number: 20170261716Abstract: A cable assembly is described that includes a preterminated optical fiber drop cable having a connector body mounted on a terminal end thereof, and a removable installation device attached to a jacket of the preterminated optical fiber drop cable by an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a pair of tear tabs that provides tool-less removal of the installation device from the preterminated optical fiber drop cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Zachary M. Thompson, Jonathan V. Haggar, Brian M. Cole, Edward B. Lurie, Victor J. Borer
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Patent number: 9746628Abstract: A plug connector for connecting optical fibers to an electrical receptacle connector includes a housing defining a cavity therein. At least one printed circuit board (PCB) is disposed in the housing cavity. The PCB includes one or more optoelectronic components disposed on its top surface and electrical contacts disposed proximate a mating edge of the PCB for mating with the receptacle connector. The electrical contacts are electrically connected to the one or more optoelectronic components. One or more optical fibers enter the housing cavity through a housing opening and are optically coupled to the optoelectronic components. A structure comprising a top surface is disposed within the housing cavity between the housing opening and the PCB. The plurality of the optical fibers extends over the top surface of the structure and over at least a portion of the top surface of the PCB.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Brian M. Cole, Donald G. Doss, Terry L. Smith
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Patent number: 9677444Abstract: A reductant supply system for an exhaust aftertreatment system is disclosed. The reductant supply system may include a controller configured to receive an engine system operation signal and transmit a reductant delivery signal in response to the engine system operation signal, an injector configured to dispense a reductant fluid into an exhaust gas flow of the exhaust aftertreatment system in response to the reductant delivery signal, and a pump configured to actuate between an off condition and an on condition in response to the reductant delivery signal. Furthermore, the reductant supply system may include a recycle line and a two-way valve positioned in the recycle line configured to actuate between a closed position and an open position in response to the reductant delivery signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Dea, Brian M. Cole
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Publication number: 20170051648Abstract: A reductant supply system for an exhaust aftertreatment system is disclosed. The reductant supply system may include a controller configured to receive an engine system operation signal and transmit a reductant delivery signal in response to the engine system operation signal, an injector configured to dispense a reductant fluid into an exhaust gas flow of the exhaust aftertreatment system in response to the reductant delivery signal, and a pump configured to actuate between an off condition and an on condition in response to the reductant delivery signal. Furthermore, the reductant supply system may include a recycle line and a two-way valve positioned in the recycle line configured to actuate between a closed position and an open position in response to the reductant delivery signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Kevin L. Dea, Brian M. Cole
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Publication number: 20160376968Abstract: A header unit for a reductant tank is provided. The header unit includes a reductant draw conduit extending into an interior space of the reductant tank. The reductant draw conduit is configured to draw a reductant from the reductant tank. The reductant draw conduit includes at least one expansion opening provided along a length thereof. The header unit also includes a valve element coupled to the reductant draw conduit. The valve element includes a main body member defining a channel therethrough. The main body member circumferentially surrounds at least a portion of the reductant draw conduit corresponding to the at least one expansion opening. The main body member is made of an elastomeric material configured to accommodate an expansion thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Dongming Tan, Brian M. Cole, Shawn R. Herold, Kevin L. Dea, Theron Cassidy, Matthew F. Fahrenkrug, Douglas A. Long, James J. Driscoll
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Patent number: 9387437Abstract: A reductant supply system includes a reductant tank, an injector supply conduit fluidly connecting the reductant tank with an injector, a driving fluid source in fluid communication with the reductant tank via a dose driving conduit, a purge conduit in fluid communication with the driving fluid source and the reductant tank, and a valve in fluid communication with the reductant tank via the dose driving conduit and the purge conduit.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Keith D. Hogan, Thomas R. Fenelon, Brian M. Cole, Kevin L. Dea
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Publication number: 20160116699Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Donald K. Larson, Daniel J. Treadwell, Zachary M. Thompson, William J. Clatanoff, Joseph C. Carls, Victor J. Borer, Cary A. Kipke, Brian M. Cole
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Patent number: 9274291Abstract: A plug connector for connecting a cable to a receptacle connector includes a housing (209) comprising an upper housing portion (212) assembled to a lower housing portion (211), the assembled portions defining a cavity (280) within the housing. One or more printed circuit boards (201, 202) are disposed in the housing cavity and a cable (100) is disposed in the housing cavity and connected to printed circuit boards. The assembled upper and lower housing portions define a first housing sidewall comprising an upper sidewall portion (221u) at the upper housing portion and a lower sidewall portion (221b) at the lower housing portion. The upper and lower sidewall portions define a gap (220-1) in the first housing sidewall at an interface between the upper and lower sidewall portions of the first housing sidewall. The gap extends only partially or at least partially along a length of the first housing sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Brian M. Cole, Donald G. Doss
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Publication number: 20150370022Abstract: A fiber optic device includes a support having one or more optical fibers coupled to the support and a base that includes one or more optoelectronic devices. The support is coupled to the base such that one or more of the optoelectronic devices are optically coupled to one or more of the optical fibers. A portion of the one or more optical fibers that is in contact with the support may be bent and one or more of the optoelectronic devices may be optically coupled to the bent portion of one or more of the optical fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Raman K. Selli, Brian M. Cole, Donald G. Doss
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Publication number: 20150336052Abstract: A reductant supply system includes a reductant tank, an injector supply conduit fluidly connecting the reductant tank with an injector, a driving fluid source in fluid communication with the reductant tank via a dose driving conduit, a purge conduit in fluid communication with the driving fluid source and the reductant tank, and a valve in fluid communication with the reductant tank via the dose driving conduit and the purge conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Keith D. Hogan, Thomas R. Fenelon, Brian M. Cole, Kevin L. Dea
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Publication number: 20150300228Abstract: A method for delivering a reductant into a reductant tank through a fill conduit associated with the reductant tank is provided. The reductant tank is in selective fluid communication with an external source having a delivery conduit associated therewith. The method includes connecting the delivery conduit of the external source with the fill conduit of the reductant tank. The method also includes operating a valve provided on the delivery conduit in a first configuration. The method includes changing an operation of the valve from the first configuration to a second configuration. The method also includes purging of a portion of the reductant retained in the fill conduit into the external source through the pump assembly based on the second configuration of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Xiaohui Gong, Dustin I. Landwehr, Brian M. Cole, Ioan David