Patents by Inventor Ian J. Timmins

Ian J. Timmins 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).

  • Publication number: 20150219858
    Abstract: A fiber optic connectivity system for fiber optic cable management comprising a main chassis surrounding an interior cavity and including a main opening and a plurality of access points; a door assembly adjacent to the main opening including at least one mounting accessory aperture that is sized and configured for engaged receipt of a mounting accessory component, and said door assembly being selectively positionable between a closed position and an open position for accessing the interior cavity; a tray supported on a rail on the interior facing surface of the main chassis, and the tray being selectively slideable upon the rail; a plurality of grommets each being integrally secured within a respective one of the access points, and each of the grommets being sized and configured for passage of at least one cable therethrough; and an adapter bracket on the tray being sized and configured for accommodating at least one fiber optic adapter plate thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, Sumio Seo, Stephen Porach
  • Publication number: 20150219865
    Abstract: A fiber optic cable connectivity assembly for managing fiber optic interconnections includes a cabinet having an outer facing surface and an inner facing surface surrounding an interior cavity: an adapter bracket that is selectively positionable between a raised position and a lowered position, and the adapter bracket being configured for selective connection with at least one adapter component; a first mounting connector and an oppositely disposed second mounting connector each being secured to the inner facing surface of the cabinet, and each of the first and second oppositely disposed mounting connectors including a plurality of protruding components extending therefrom; and a first extension arm and an oppositely disposed second extension arm each being secured to the adapter bracket, and each of the first and second oppositely disposed extension arms defining a plurality of L-shaped cutout sections each being correspondingly aligned for engaged receipt of one of the plurality of protruding components to
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, Nicholas Uhland, James Yanik
  • Patent number: 9097872
    Abstract: A telecommunications patching system is provided having a panel and at least one cassette movably received in the panel. The cassette receives a plurality of telecommunication jacks. The panel and cassettes are oriented horizontally. Each jack includes a front cavity adapted to receive a patch cord plug having a patch cord cable extending therefrom. The cassette has first and second ends. A cable management tab extends from the first end of the cassette so that the cassette may be readily moved to different positions in the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Optical Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Sumio Seo, Ian J. Timmins, James Yanik, R. Bruce Smith, Derrick F. Stikeleather, Sterling A. Vaden
  • Publication number: 20140273896
    Abstract: A signal conditioning system for a distributed antenna network includes a donor antenna in a first location receiving a downlink radio frequency signal from a radio frequency source. A service antenna is in a second location different from the first location, wherein the service antenna transmits the downlink radio frequency signal to an end user device, and the end user device transmits an uplink radio frequency signal back to the service antenna. Separate gain control amplifiers process the uplink and downlink signals and are located at the separate first and second locations to reduce thermal noise in the uplink and downlink signals. Reduced thermal noise allows quality transmission over optical fibers in addition to coaxial cables. First and second microcontrollers at the first and second locations control respective attenuators and transmit power level data to remote computer processors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, John M. Ray, Curtis A. Wright
  • Patent number: 8798529
    Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing wireless communications to and from a building is provided. A first antenna associated with the building for sending and receiving wireless signals to and from a wireless signal transponder located remote from the building and a signal path interface are provided. A first signal path is located between the first antenna and the signal path interface. The building includes a wiring system. At least a second signal path is located between the signal path interface and the wiring system. At least a portion of the wiring system is a second antenna for sending and receiving wireless signals to and from wireless devices located within the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Optical Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, James Yanik, Sterling Vaden, Sumio Seo
  • Publication number: 20140049881
    Abstract: An electrical equipment cabinet encloses a rack supporting equipment and cables connected to the electrical equipment. The rack and the cabinet define a gap between the rack and at least one side wall of the cabinet. The cabinet includes a thermal barrier fitting within the gap and defining a channel for cables. The thermal barrier includes a bracket connecting to the cabinet a channel side wall extending from the bracket, and a hinged panel connected to the channel side wall. The equipment cabinet may utilize a plurality of the thermal barriers to eliminate warm air bypass routes within the cabinet that deteriorate the cooling effect of air blowing across the equipment from front to back of the cabinet. Temperatures sensors and fens may be incorporated into the cabinet for additional temperature control. The thermal barriers and the control system may be part of a kit used retrofit existing cabinets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Optical Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Deborah A. Chambers, Ian J. Timmins, Sumio Seo, James Yanik, Deborah A. Chambers, Sterling A. Vaden
  • Patent number: 8325691
    Abstract: A wireless distribution secured cabling system includes faceplates, each of which contains an antenna or other radiating element and an active amplifier, which serves as a bi-directional repeater for the wireless communication system. The system further includes a patch panel or distribution module which connects multiple cables, which may be either twisted pair or coaxial, to amplifier, acting as a power divider and/or an impedance matching device. An antenna, which may be mounted either outside of a building structure or inside the building structure, provides communications between the structured cabling system and a service provider base station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Optical Cable Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Reynolds, Ian J. Timmins, Sterling Vaden, James Yanik, Sumio Seo
  • Publication number: 20110275400
    Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing wireless communications to and from a building is provided. A first antenna associated with the building for sending and receiving wireless signals to and from a wireless signal transponder located remote from the building and a signal path interface are provided. A first signal path is located between the first antenna and the signal path interface. The building includes a wiring system. At least a second signal path is located between the signal path interface and the wiring system. At least a portion of the wiring system is a second antenna for sending and receiving wireless signals to and from wireless devices located within the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, James Yanik, Sterling Vaden, Sumio Seo
  • Patent number: 7811093
    Abstract: A telecommunications connectivity system including a patch panel comprising a plurality of ports, each port including first and second electrical terminals, the first electrical terminal enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second electrical terminal. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a terminal selection system including a terminal selector that houses an electrical connector. The terminal selector may be installed in one of the ports such that the electrical connector connects to either the first or second electrical terminal, as preselected. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a wall receptacle system electrically connected to each of the ports, the wall receptacle system including first and second jacks, the first jack enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Optical Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, Derrick F. Stikeleather, William B. Everette, Sterling Vaden, Sumio Seo, Lyudmila Z. Burtseva, James Yanik
  • Publication number: 20100136810
    Abstract: A telecommunications connectivity system including a patch panel comprising a plurality of ports, each port including first and second electrical terminals, the first electrical terminal enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second electrical terminal. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a terminal selection system including a terminal selector that houses an electrical connector. The terminal selector may be installed in one of the ports such that the electrical connector connects to either the first or second electrical terminal, as preselected. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a wall receptacle system electrically connected to each of the ports, the wall receptacle system including first and second jacks, the first jack enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second jack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: SUPERIOR MODULAR PRODUCTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, Derrick F. Stikeleather, William B. Everette, Sterling Vaden, Sumio Seo, Lyudmila Z. Burtseva, James Yanik
  • Patent number: 7690921
    Abstract: A telecommunications connectivity system including a patch panel comprising a plurality of ports, each port including first and second electrical terminals, the first electrical terminal enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second electrical terminal. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a terminal selection system including a terminal selector that houses an electrical connector. The terminal selector may be installed in one of the ports such that the electrical connector connects to either the first or second electrical terminal, as preselected. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a wall receptacle system electrically connected to each of the ports, the wall receptacle system including first and second jacks, the first jack enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Optical Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, Derrick F. Stikeleather, William B. Everette, Sterling Vaden, Sumio Seo, Lyudmila Z. Burtseva, James Yanik
  • Publication number: 20100080203
    Abstract: A wireless distribution secured cabling system includes faceplates, each of which contains an antenna or other radiating element and an active amplifier, which serves as a bi-directional repeater for the wireless communication system. The system further includes a patch panel or distribution module which connects multiple cables, which may be either twisted pair or coaxial, to amplifier, acting as a power divider and/or an impedance matching device. An antenna, which may be mounted either outside of a building structure or inside the building structure, provides communications between the structured cabling system and a service provider base station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: SUPERIOR MODULAR PRODUCTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: William R. Reynolds, Ian J. Timmins, Sterling Vaden, James Yanik, Sumio Seo
  • Publication number: 20080286987
    Abstract: A telecommunications connectivity system including a patch panel comprising a plurality of ports, each port including first and second electrical terminals, the first electrical terminal enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second electrical terminal. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a terminal selection system including a terminal selector that houses an electrical connector. The terminal selector may be installed in one of the ports such that the electrical connector connects to either the first or second electrical terminal, as preselected. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a wall receptacle system electrically connected to each of the ports, the wall receptacle system including first and second jacks, the first jack enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second jack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Superior Modular Products Incorporated
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, Derrick F. Stikeleather, William B. Everette, Sterling Vaden, Sumio Seo, Lyudmila Z. Burtseva, James Yanik
  • Patent number: 7448875
    Abstract: A telecommunications connectivity system including a patch panel comprising a plurality of ports, each port including first and second electrical terminals, the first electrical terminal enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second electrical terminal. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a terminal selection system including a terminal selector that houses an electrical connector. The terminal selector may be installed in one of the ports such that the electrical connector connects to either the first or second electrical terminal, as preselected. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a wall receptacle system electrically connected to each of the ports, the wall receptacle system including first and second jacks, the first jack enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Superior Modular Products Incorporated
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, Derrick F. Stikeleather, William B. Everette, Sterling Vaden, Sumio Seo, Lyudmila Z. Burtseva, James Yanik
  • Publication number: 20080064228
    Abstract: A telecommunications connectivity system including a patch panel comprising a plurality of ports, each port including first and second electrical terminals, the first electrical terminal enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second electrical terminal. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a terminal selection system including a terminal selector that houses an electrical connector. The terminal selector may be installed in one of the ports such that the electrical connector connects to either the first or second electrical terminal, as preselected. The telecommunications connectivity system also includes a wall receptacle system electrically connected to each of the ports, the wall receptacle system including first and second jacks, the first jack enabling at least one data communications standard not enabled by the second jack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Superior Modular Products Incorporated
    Inventors: Ian J. Timmins, Derrick F. Stikeleather, William B. Everette, Sterling Vaden, Sumio Seo, Lyudmila Z. Burtseva, James Yanik