Patents by Inventor Duane R. Sand
Duane R. Sand 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: 11656413Abstract: A fiber optic cable slack management module includes a base defining a first cable management spool, an outer face of which is configured to contact cables when cables are pulled away from the base and a second cable management spool, within which the first cable management spool is located. An inner face of the second cable management spool is configured to contact cables when cables are in a relaxed, non-pulled state. The fiber optic cable slack management module defines a cable exit adjacent the first cable management spool and defined at least partially by the inner face of the second cable management spool, the cable exit defined by a channel positioned between the first and second cable management spools.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paula Rudenick, Brent Campbell, James J. Solheid, Duane R. Sand
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Publication number: 20210103105Abstract: A fiber optic cable slack management module includes a base defining a first cable management spool, an outer face of which is configured to contact cables when cables are pulled away from the base and a second cable management spool, within which the first cable management spool is located. An inner face of the second cable management spool is configured to contact cables when cables are in a relaxed, non-pulled state. The fiber optic cable slack management module defines a cable exit adjacent the first cable management spool and defined at least partially by the inner face of the second cable management spool, the cable exit defined by a channel positioned between the first and second cable management spools.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paula RUDENICK, Brent CAMPBELL, James J. SOLHEID, Duane R. SAND
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Patent number: 10830959Abstract: A fiber optic cable slack management module includes a base defining a first cable management spool, an outer face of which is configured to contact cables when cables are pulled away from the base and a second cable management spool, within which the first cable management spool is located. An inner face of the second cable management spool is configured to contact cables when cables are in a relaxed, non-pulled state. The fiber optic cable slack management module defines a cable exit adjacent the first cable management spool and defined at least partially by the inner face of the second cable management spool, the cable exit defined by a channel positioned between the first and second cable management spools.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paula Rudenick, Brent Campbell, James J. Solheid, Duane R. Sand
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Publication number: 20200081192Abstract: A fiber optic cable slack management module includes a base defining a first cable management spool, an outer face of which is configured to contact cables when cables are pulled away from the base and a second cable management spool, within which the first cable management spool is located. An inner face of the second cable management spool is configured to contact cables when cables are in a relaxed, non-pulled state. The fiber optic cable slack management module defines a cable exit adjacent the first cable management spool and defined at least partially by the inner face of the second cable management spool, the cable exit defined by a channel positioned between the first and second cable management spools.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paula RUDENICK, Brent CAMPBELL, James J. SOLHEID, Duane R. SAND
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Publication number: 20190140411Abstract: A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Christopher Charles Taylor, Gordon John White, Alastair Hoath, Joseph C. Coffey, Loren J. Mattson, Duane R. Sand
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Patent number: 10247886Abstract: A fiber optic cable slack management module includes a base defining a first cable management spool, an outer face of which is configured to contact cables when cables are pulled away from the base and a second cable management spool, within which the first cable management spool is located. An inner face of the second cable management spool is configured to contact cables when cables are in a relaxed, non-pulled state. The fiber optic cable slack management module defines a cable exit adjacent the first cable management spool and defined at least partially by the inner face of the second cable management spool, the cable exit defined by a channel positioned between the first and second cable management spools.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paula Rudenick, Brent Campbell, James J. Solheid, Duane R. Sand
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Patent number: 10177514Abstract: A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Christopher Charles Taylor, Gordon John White, Alastair Hoath, Joseph C. Coffey, Loren J. Mattson, Duane R. Sand
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Publication number: 20170371107Abstract: A fiber optic cable slack management module includes a base defining a first cable management spool, an outer face of which is configured to contact cables when cables are pulled away from the base and a second cable management spool, within which the first cable management spool is located. An inner face of the second cable management spool is configured to contact cables when cables are in a relaxed, non-pulled state. The fiber optic cable slack management module defines a cable exit adjacent the first cable management spool and defined at least partially by the inner face of the second cable management spool, the cable exit defined by a channel positioned between the first and second cable management spools.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Paula RUDENICK, Brent CAMPBELL, James J. SOLHEID, Duane R. SAND
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Publication number: 20170302040Abstract: A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Christopher Charles Taylor, Gordon John White, Alastair Hoath, Joseph C. Coffey, Loren J. Mattson, Duane R. Sand
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Patent number: 9595797Abstract: A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Christopher Charles Taylor, Gordon John White, Alastair Hoath, Joseph C. Coffey, Loren J. Mattson, Duane R. Sand
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Publication number: 20150270662Abstract: A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Christopher Charles Taylor, Gordon John White, Alastair Hoath, Joseph C. Coffey, Loren J. Mattson, Duane R. Sand
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Patent number: 9054440Abstract: A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Chris Taylor, Gordon John White, Alastair Hoath, Joseph C. Coffey, Loren J. Mattson, Duane R. Sand
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Publication number: 20110115494Abstract: A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: ADC TelecommunicationsInventors: CHRIS TAYLOR, Gordon John White, Alastair Hoath, Joseph C. Coffey, Loren J. Mattson, Duane R. Sand
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Patent number: 7898787Abstract: A power distribution panel is disclosed. The power distribution panel includes a panel enclosure having a front face, a rear face, and an interior. The panel also includes a first plurality of connection blocks, each of the first plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a first common angle relative to the front face of the panel enclosure. The panel further includes a second plurality of connection blocks, each of the second plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a second common angle relative to the rear face of the panel enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: David J. Johnsen, Joseph C. Coffey, Duane R. Sand
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Patent number: 7764781Abstract: A DSX system having a plurality of jacks mounted in a chassis, the jacks including IN and OUT ports accessible from the front of the chassis and tip and ring springs corresponding to each of the IN and OUT ports. The chassis also includes IN and OUT co-axial cable connectors electrically connected to the tip and ring springs of the jacks, and MONITOR co-axial cable connectors for use in monitoring signals transmitted through the IN and OUT connectors.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Jose Luis Gonzalez Blazquez, Dominic J Louwagie, James D. Dewey, Scott K. Baker, Duane R. Sand
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Publication number: 20100120286Abstract: A power distribution panel is disclosed. The power distribution panel includes a panel enclosure having a front face, a rear face, and an interior. The panel also includes a first plurality of connection blocks, each of the first plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a first common angle relative to the front face of the panel enclosure. The panel further includes a second plurality of connection blocks, each of the second plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a second common angle relative to the rear face of the panel enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: David J. Johnsen, Joseph C. Coffey, Duane R. Sand
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Patent number: 7500884Abstract: A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Louis Peters, David J. Johnsen, Kenneth Allen Skluzacek, Duane R. Sand, M'hamed Anis Khemakhem
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Publication number: 20080139051Abstract: A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Louis Peters, David J. Johnsen, Kenneth Allen Skluzacek, Duane R. Sand, M'hamed Anis Khemakhem
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Patent number: 7329155Abstract: A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Louis Peters, David J. Johnsen, Kenneth Allen Skluzacek, Duane R. Sand, M'hamed Anis Khemakhem
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Patent number: 7163423Abstract: A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Louis Peters, David J. Johnsen, Kenneth Allen Skluzacek, Duane R. Sand, M'hamed Anis Khemakhem