Patents by Inventor Eugene E. Distad

Eugene E. Distad 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: 6916122
    Abstract: The invention relates to modular heat-dissipating housing covers for opto-electronic modules, e.g. transceivers. The housing covers according to the present invention are constructed out of various different parts, which provide different levels of heat dissipation depending on the desired implementation, while maintaining a seal against EMI leakage. Extra heat sinking portions are provided to dissipate heat generated from specific heat generating sources. The extra heat sinking portions are configured into a shape and/or out of a material that provides more thermal dissipation than the standard cover provided. Independent control over the different heat sinking portions enables a better fit and appropriate dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: JDS Uniphase Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Michael Branch, Eugene E. Distad, Ladd W. Freitag, Michael Francis Hanley, David Peter Gaio
  • Patent number: 6890206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a latching system for an optical transceiver module that eliminates the use of compound latching mechanisms by providing a single latching lever for unplugging the module from its mounting cage. The latching lever includes a pair of arms with a bail handle on one end to facilitate actuation of the latching lever and manipulation of the module. The other end of the latching lever applies a force to the cage to separate first and second mating latching members on the module and the cage, respectively. The fulcrum of the lever is provided by a bend in each arm, which acts like a journal, mounted in a bearing depression formed in the module housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: JDS Uniphase Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene E. Distad, David Peter Gaio, David Motschman, Scott Michael Branch, Paul John Sendelbach
  • Publication number: 20030169983
    Abstract: The invention relates. to modular heat-dissipating housing covers for opto-electronic modules, e.g. transceivers. The housing covers according to the present invention are constructed out of various different parts, which provide different levels of heat dissipation depending on the desired implementation, while maintaining a seal against EMI leakage. Extra heat sinking portions are provided to dissipate heat generated from specific heat generating sources. The extra heat sinking portions are configured into a shape and/or out of a material that provides more thermal dissipation than the standard cover provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: JDS Uniphase Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Michael Branch, Eugene E. Distad, Ladd W. Freitag, Michael Francis Hanley, David Peter Gaio
  • Publication number: 20030171022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a latching system for an optical transceiver module that eliminates the use of compound latching mechanisms by providing a single latching lever for unplugging the module from its mounting cage. The latching lever includes a pair of arms with a bail handle on one end to facilitate actuation of the latching lever and manipulation of the module. The other end of the latching lever applies a force to the cage to separate first and second mating latching members on the module and the cage, respectively. The fulcrum of the lever is provided by a bend in each arm, which acts like a journal, mounted in a bearing depression formed in the module housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: JDS Uniphase Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene E. Distad, David Peter Gaio, David Motschman, Scott Michael Branch, Paul John Sendelbach
  • Patent number: 6617518
    Abstract: A flex cable has a number of conductive wirings for electrically coupling electrical leads of an electrical component to a wiring board. The flex cable has a conductive tab for electrically coupling one of the conductive wirings to one of the leads. The flex cable is bendable to form an essentially horizontal portion and an essentially vertical portion. The conductive tab is disposed at a transition between the horizontal portion and the vertical portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: JDS Uniphase Corporaton
    Inventors: Stephen John Ames, Michael Joseph Connell, III, Eugene E. Distad, Jr., Bart Owen McCoy, Salvatore Nicholas Storino
  • Publication number: 20030085054
    Abstract: A flex cable has a number of conductive wirings for electrically coupling electrical leads of an electrical component to a wiring board. The flex cable has a conductive tab for electrically coupling one of the conductive wirings to one of the leads. The flex cable is bendable to form an essentially horizontal portion and an essentially vertical portion. The conductive tab is disposed at a transition between the horizontal portion and the vertical portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen John Ames, Michael Joseph Connell, Eugene E. Distad, Bart Owen McCoy, Salvatore Nicholas Storino