Patents by Inventor Donald A. Kent
Donald A. Kent 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: 11982857Abstract: A device for applying a distribution cabling tape system includes a distribution cabling tape having an adhesive capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt substrate and a distribution cable. The device includes an endoscope camera, wherein movement of the device in one direction simultaneously applies both the distribution cable and the distribution cabling tape at a location on the substrate viewable by the endoscope camera. A method for registering a cable and a cabling tape into a channel in a concrete or asphalt substrate includes using an endoscope to view the location at which the cable and cabling tape are applied.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson
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Publication number: 20240116070Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to an applicator for an adhesive primer. The applicator includes a tank configured to hold the adhesive primer. The applicator also includes a peristaltic pump, having an inlet and an outlet, and a spray nozzle. A first conduit extends from an interior of the tank to the inlet of the peristaltic pump, and a second conduit extends from an outlet of the peristaltic pump to the spray nozzle. Embodiments of the present disclosure also relate to a method of applying adhesive primer to a road surface using the applicator. In the method, the adhesive primer is pumped from the tank containing the adhesive primer through the peristaltic pump to the spray nozzle. Further, the adhesive primer is sprayed from the spray nozzle onto the road surface while the applicator moves across the road surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Brian Matthew Cole, David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson
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Patent number: 11921342Abstract: An outdoor cable pathway splice comprises a splice tape comprising a first adhesive layer and a reinforcing layer disposed on one major surface of the adhesive layer. The first adhesive layer is capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface. The splice tape is configured to join first and second distribution cabling tapes in an end-to-end manner when deployed. Each distribution cabling tape includes a continuous lengthwise channel configured to receive at least one distribution cable, wherein the at least one distribution cable is covered by the splice tape when deployed.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson
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Publication number: 20230278155Abstract: Disclosed herein are walk behind grinding tools with horizontally aligned guides and grinding drum. One embodiment relates to a grinding tool with a pair of guides on opposing sides of a blade set of a grinding drum, where the pair of guides is configured to limit a grinding depth of the grinding drum. At least a portion of a guide curvature is generally concentric with a mill curvature, and a guide radius is less than a mill radius. Another embodiment relates to a grinding system including a grinding tool with a vacuum shroud hingedly attached to a front of a main body of a grinding housing, and a vacuum including a vacuum tube in fluid communication with the vacuum shroud. Another embodiment relates to a method of forming a grinding tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Allan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson
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Publication number: 20230258901Abstract: Several methods of deploying an optical fiber carrying structure along a road are provided. In one method a recess and channel are created within a road. The optical fiber carrying structure is deployed in the channel and a cover encloses the optical fiber carrying structure within the channel. In another method the optical fiber carrying structure is anchored to the road and/or curb. In another method the optical fiber carrying structure is coupled to a brace that is affixed to the road. The brace facilitates quickly installing lateral transitions from the primary channel in the road to installation environments off the road.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: David Montalion Dupuis, Jonathan Victor Haggar, Cary Alan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson
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Publication number: 20230168456Abstract: A dual-sided fiber routing tray includes a body, a connector interface, and one or more strain relief assemblies. The body defines a connector side and a slack storage side opposite the connector side. The connector interface is arranged on the connector side of the body between the first end and the second end and is configured to connect one or more fibers. The one or more strain relief assemblies are configured to secure one or more strength members of a fiber optic cable to the body. The one or more strain relief assemblies extend through the body and engage the connector side and the slack storage side of the body. The one or more strain relief assemblies are configured to engage the one or more strength members of the fiber optic cable in the engaged position thereby restricting motion of the one or more strength members relative to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Donald Kent Larson, Jameson Rensloe Wright
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Publication number: 20230117834Abstract: Disclosed herein are vehicle mounted grinding machines adaptable to ground contours. Embodiments relate to a grinding machine with a vehicle mount configured to attach a housing body, including a grinding drum to a vehicle. One embodiment of the disclosure relates a pair of guides on opposing sides of a blade set of a grinding drum, where each of the pair of guides is horizontally aligned with the grinding drum. In another embodiment, the housing body is configured to roll about a travel direction relative to the vehicle mount. In another embodiment, the grinding machine includes an alignment motor configured to laterally translate the housing body relative to the vehicle mount and perpendicular to a travel direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Brian Matthew Cole, David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson, Zachary Michael Thompson
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Patent number: 11520115Abstract: In a first embodiment, cable sealing device is described herein for use in a port structure of fiber terminal, telecommunication enclosure, or a bulkhead. The exemplary cable sealing device comprises a unibody construction comprising a rigid body portion, the rigid portion having a generally tubular shape that includes an interior passageway extend from a first end to a second end of the rigid body portion; and an elastomeric body portion over molded onto and extending from an end of the rigid body portion, the elastomeric body portion comprises a front end having an interior sleeve that extends into interior passageway at the second end of rigid body portion and an exterior sealing sleeve that is formed over the second end of rigid body portion, and a closed end disposed opposite the open end, wherein the closed end includes a removable portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: Donald Kent Larson, Michel Teva Menguy
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Patent number: 11522631Abstract: Disclosed herein are switch devices in terminal ends of a network and methods of using same. One embodiment relates to a terminal end of a network including a terminal end transceiver configured to communicate with one or more end user devices, and a switch device configured to automatically route communication at the terminal end transceiver between a primary communication path with a central office and an auxiliary communication path with the central office. Another embodiment relates to a method of switching between primary and auxiliary communication paths at a terminal end. Automatic switching is particularly applicable in a looped communication architecture with redundant communication paths for preventing interruption and increasing reliability for an improved user experience. Another embodiment relates to indexing with splices to reduce connections in a communication path and increase signal quality.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: William Jeffrey Clatanoff, Donald Kent Larson, Raman Kumar Selli
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Patent number: 11493723Abstract: A device for applying a distribution cabling tape system includes a distribution cabling tape having an adhesive capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt substrate and a distribution cable. The device includes an endoscope camera, wherein movement of the device in one direction simultaneously applies both the distribution cable and the distribution cabling tape at a location on the substrate viewable by the endoscope camera. A method for registering a cable and a cabling tape into a conduit in a concrete or asphalt substrate includes using an endoscope to view the location at which the cable and cabling tape are applied.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson
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Publication number: 20220302691Abstract: A distribution cabling tape system comprises a resilient polymeric base sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface being substantially continuous across a side to side width, an adhesive layer disposed on the first major surface, the adhesive layer capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface, and first and second spacer layers arranged in a spaced apart configuration on the adhesive layer to form a continuous lengthwise channel configured to receive at least a portion of at least one distribution cable, each of the first and second spacer layers comprising a second adhesive layer disposed thereon, the second adhesive capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Victor Julian Borer, David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, John Patrick Lammers, Donald Kent Larson, Zachary Michael Thompson
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Patent number: 11381069Abstract: A distribution cabling tape system comprises a resilient polymeric base sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface being substantially continuous across a side to side width, an adhesive layer disposed on the first major surface, the adhesive layer capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface, and first and second spacer layers arranged in a spaced apart configuration on the adhesive layer to form a continuous lengthwise channel configured to receive at least a portion of at least one distribution cable, each of the first and second spacer layers comprising a second adhesive layer disposed thereon, the second adhesive capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Victor Julian Borer, David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, John Patrick Lammers, Donald Kent Larson, Zachary Michael Thompson
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Publication number: 20210405304Abstract: A fiber optic connector comprises a connector body, a ferrule, and a boot. The ferrule has a rear portion supported within the connector body and a front portion extending beyond a front end of the connector body. The boot has a front portion within the connector body and a funnel-shaped portion that extends beyond a back end of the connector body. The funnel-shaped portion defines a boot back end. Additionally, the funnel-shaped portion includes a tapered passage on an interior of the boot and a lip on an exterior of the boot. The tapered passage and the lip are curved toward each other proximate the boot back end so that the funnel-shaped portion terminates with a rounded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Victor Julian Borer, Albert De Los Santos, Donald Kent Larson, Edward B. Lurie, Jameson Rensloe Wright, Donald Allen Zielinski, JR.
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Publication number: 20210281352Abstract: Disclosed herein are switch devices in terminal ends of a network and methods of using same. One embodiment relates to a terminal end of a network including a terminal end transceiver configured to communicate with one or more end user devices, and a switch device configured to automatically route communication at the terminal end transceiver between a primary communication path with a central office and an auxiliary communication path with the central office. Another embodiment relates to a method of switching between primary and auxiliary communication paths at a terminal end. Automatic switching is particularly applicable in a looped communication architecture with redundant communication paths for preventing interruption and increasing reliability for an improved user experience. Another embodiment relates to indexing with splices to reduce connections in a communication path and increase signal quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: William Jeffrey Clatanoff, Donald Kent Larson, Raman Kumar Selli
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Publication number: 20210271047Abstract: A device for applying a distribution cabling tape system includes a distribution cabling tape having an adhesive capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt substrate and a distribution cable. The device includes an endoscope camera, wherein movement of the device in one direction simultaneously applies both the distribution cable and the distribution cabling tape at a location on the substrate viewable by the endoscope camera. A method for registering a cable and a cabling tape into a channel in a concrete or asphalt substrate includes using an endoscope to view the location at which the cable and cabling tape are applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson
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Publication number: 20210271046Abstract: A device for applying a distribution cabling tape system includes a distribution cabling tape having an adhesive capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt substrate and a distribution cable. The device includes an endoscope camera, wherein movement of the device in one direction simultaneously applies both the distribution cable and the distribution cabling tape at a location on the substrate viewable by the endoscope camera. A method for registering a cable and a cabling tape into a conduit in a concrete or asphalt substrate includes using an endoscope to view the location at which the cable and cabling tape are applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson
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Patent number: 11009669Abstract: A signal transmission cable is described that comprises at least one signal conductor centrally disposed in the cable and a plurality of concentric layers disposed around the at least one signal conductor, wherein the plurality of concentric layers comprises at least one non-porous layer and a porous exterior layer surrounding the at least one non-porous layer. The signal transmission cable is characterized as having a characteristic diameter that can be reduced upon application of an external force.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Cary Alan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson
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Publication number: 20210080667Abstract: In a first embodiment, cable sealing device is described herein for use in a port structure of fiber terminal, telecommunication enclosure, or a bulkhead. The exemplary cable sealing device comprises a unibody construction comprising a rigid body portion, the rigid portion having a generally tubular shape that includes an interior passageway extend from a first end to a second end of the rigid body portion; and an elastomeric body portion over molded onto and extending from an end of the rigid body portion, the elastomeric body portion comprises a front end having an interior sleeve that extends into interior passageway at the second end of rigid body portion and an exterior sealing sleeve that is formed over the second end of rigid body portion, and a closed end disposed opposite the open end, wherein the closed end includes a removable portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Donald Kent Larson, Michel Teva Menguy
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Publication number: 20200409011Abstract: An outdoor cable pathway splice comprises a splice tape comprising a first adhesive layer and a reinforcing layer disposed on one major surface of the adhesive layer. The first adhesive layer is capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface. The splice tape is configured to join first and second distribution cabling tapes in an end-to-end manner when deployed. Each distribution cabling tape includes a continuous lengthwise channel configured to receive at least one distribution cable, wherein the at least one distribution cable is covered by the splice tape when deployed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, Donald Kent Larson
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Publication number: 20200227904Abstract: A distribution cabling tape system comprises a resilient polymeric base sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface being substantially continuous across a side to side width, an adhesive layer disposed on the first major surface, the adhesive layer capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface, and first and second spacer layers arranged in a spaced apart configuration on the adhesive layer to form a continuous lengthwise channel configured to receive at least a portion of at least one distribution cable, each of the first and second spacer layers comprising a second adhesive layer disposed thereon, the second adhesive capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Victor Julian Borer, David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, John Patrick Lammers, Donald Kent Larson, Zachary Michael Thompson