Patents by Inventor Jody L. Greenwood
Jody L. Greenwood 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: 7787727Abstract: A fiber optic cable includes at least one optical fiber, at least one strength member, at least one dry insert, and a cable jacket. The cable jacket has a cavity with a generally rectangular cross-section with the at least one optical fiber and the at least one dry insert disposed therein. The at least one optical fiber has a predetermined level of coupling to the cable jacket that is provided by the at least one dry insert within the cavity of cable jacket. The predetermined level of coupling is about 0.1625 Newtons or more per optical fiber for a thirty meter length of fiber optic cable. Additionally, fiber optic cables of the present invention are also suitable as a portion of a cable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Anne G. Bringuier, Jody L. Greenwood, David Alan Seddon, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr.
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Patent number: 7751666Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. The at least one optical waveguide is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer comprising a felt having at least one type of non-continuous filament. The dry insert may also include a plurality of water-swellable filaments. In another embodiment, a dry insert has a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of water-swellable filaments. The first and second layers are attached together at least along the longitudinal edges thereof, thereby forming at least one compartment between the first and second layers and the plurality of water-swellable filaments are generally disposed in the at least one compartment. The dry insert also is advantageous in tubeless cable designs.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Alan T. Parsons, Jody L. Greenwood, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Jason C. Lail
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Patent number: 7747117Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is a polyurethane foam and the second layer is a water-swellable layer, wherein the dry insert is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Jody L. Greenwood, Douglas S. Hedrick, Jason C. Lail, W. Welch McCollough, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr.
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Patent number: 7693375Abstract: A fiber optic cable includes at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert and a cable jacket. The at least one optical waveguide and at least one dry insert are at least partially disposed within a cavity of the cable jacket. In one embodiment, the cable includes a first dry insert and a second dry insert disposed within the cavity so that the at least one optical waveguide is disposed between the first dry insert and the second dry insert, thereby providing a dry cable core.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Riley S. Freeland, David Alan Seddon, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Anne G. Bringuier, Jody L. Greenwood
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Publication number: 20090324183Abstract: A fiber optic cable includes at least one optical fiber, at least one strength member, at least one dry insert, and a cable jacket. The cable jacket has a cavity with a generally rectangular cross-section with the at least one optical fiber and the at least one dry insert disposed therein. The at least one optical fiber has a predetermined level of coupling to the cable jacket that is provided by the at least one dry insert within the cavity of cable jacket. The predetermined level of coupling is about 0.1625 Newtons or more per optical fiber for a thirty meter length of fiber optic cable. Additionally, fiber optic cables of the present invention are also suitable as a portion of a cable assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Anne G. Bringuier, Jody L. Greenwood, David Alan Seddon, Kenneth D. Temple, JR.
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Patent number: 7609923Abstract: An optical splitter adjacent a downstream end of a fiber optic cable is operable for supplying an optical signal to at least one optical fiber from the downstream end of the fiber. A preterminated fiber optic distribution cable includes a first access location having an optical fiber termination fed from an upstream end of the cable and a second access location having an optical fiber termination fed from a downstream end of the cable, wherein the cable includes an upstream optical splitter for feeding a first set of optical fibers and a downstream optical splitter for back-feeding a second set of optical fibers. A fiber optic cable comprising a first set of optical fibers that are terminated and fed from an upstream end of the fiber optic cable and a second set of optical fibers that are terminated and fed from a downstream end of the fiber optic cable.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: James L. Baucom, David L. Dean, Jr., Jody L. Greenwood, Keith H. Lail, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090190890Abstract: A fiber optic cable and a method of making the same include at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert and a cable jacket. The at least one optical waveguide and at least one dry insert are at least partially disposed within a cavity of the cable jacket. In one embodiment, the cable includes a first dry insert and a second dry insert disposed within the cavity so that the at least one optical waveguide is disposed between the first dry insert and the second dry insert, thereby providing a dry cable core.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2006Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Riley S. Freeland, David Alan Seddon, Kenneth D. Temple, JR., Anne G. Bringuier, Jody L. Greenwood
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Publication number: 20090190887Abstract: A fiber optic cable includes at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert and a cable jacket. The at least one optical waveguide and at least one dry insert are at least partially disposed within a cavity of the cable jacket. In one embodiment, the cable includes a first dry insert and a second dry insert disposed within the cavity so that the at least one optical waveguide is disposed between the first dry insert and the second dry insert, thereby providing a dry cable core.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Riley S. Freeland, David Alan Seddon, Kenneth D. Temple, JR., Anne G. Bringuier, Jody L. Greenwood
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Patent number: 7555181Abstract: A distribution fiber optic cable including a plurality of optical fibers, a main cable body with some of the plurality of optical fibers being disposed within the main cable body, at least one tether optical fiber, and a cable jacket. The at least one tether optical fiber is one of the plurality of optical fibers that transitions during manufacturing from a first location within the main cable body to a tether access location for a portion of the distribution cable. The cable jacket includes a main cable body jacket and a tether access jacket portion that are connected together by a continuous transition that is applied during cable manufacturing. Thus, the craftsman may conveniently access the at least one tether optical fiber for distribution into the optical network.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., David L. Dean, Jr., Jody L. Greenwood, Warren W. McAlpine, Keith H. Lail, Craig M. Conrad
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Publication number: 20090074363Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. The at least one optical waveguide is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer comprising a felt having at least one type of non-continuous filament. The dry insert may also include a plurality of water-swellable filaments. In another embodiment, a dry insert has a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of water-swellable filaments. The first and second layers are attached together at least along the longitudinal edges thereof, thereby forming at least one compartment between the first and second layers and the plurality of water-swellable filaments are generally disposed in the at least one compartment. The dry insert also is advantageous in tubeless cable designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Alan T. Parsons, Jody L. Greenwood, Kenneth D. Temple, JR., Jason C. Lail
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Publication number: 20090074364Abstract: A fiber optic cable includes at least one optical fiber, at least one strength member, at least one dry insert, and a cable jacket. The cable jacket has a cavity with a generally rectangular cross-section with the at least one optical fiber and the at least one dry insert disposed therein. The at least one optical fiber has a predetermined level of coupling to the cable jacket that is provided by the at least one dry insert within the cavity of cable jacket. The predetermined level of coupling is about 0.1625 Newtons or more per optical fiber for a thirty meter length of fiber optic cable. Additionally, fiber optic cables of the present invention are also suitable as a portion of a cable assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Anne G. Bringuier, Jody L. Greenwood, David Alan Seddon, Kenneth D. Temple, JR.
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Publication number: 20090067791Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is a polyurethane foam and the second layer is a water-swellable layer, wherein the dry insert is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Jody L. Greenwood, Douglas S. Hedrick, Jason C. Lail, W. Welch McCollough, Kenneth D. Temple, JR.
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Patent number: 7471862Abstract: A fiber optic cable includes at least one optical fiber, at least one strength member, at least one dry insert, and a cable jacket. The cable jacket has a cavity with a generally rectangular cross-section with the at least one optical fiber and the at least one dry insert disposed therein. The at least one optical fiber has a predetermined level of coupling to the cable jacket that is provided by the at least one dry insert within the cavity of cable jacket. The predetermined level of coupling is about 0.1625 Newtons or more per optical fiber for a thirty meter length of fiber optic cable. Additionally, fiber optic cables of the present invention are also suitable as a portion of a cable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLCInventors: Anne G. Bringuier, Jody L. Greenwood, David Alan Seddon, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr.
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Patent number: 7469087Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. The at least one optical waveguide is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer comprising a felt having at least one type of non-continuous filament. The dry insert may also include a plurality of water-swellable filaments. In another embodiment, a dry insert has a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of water-swellable filaments. The first and second layers are attached together at least along the longitudinal edges thereof, thereby forming at least one compartment between the first and second layers and the plurality of water-swellable filaments are generally disposed in the at least one compartment. The dry insert also is advantageous in tubeless cable designs.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Alan T. Parsons, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Jody L. Greenwood, Jason C. Lail
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Patent number: 7415181Abstract: A fiber optic cable has at least one optical fiber, at least one strength member having a major strength member dimension, and a cable jacket. The cable jacket has two major surfaces that are generally flat and includes a cavity with a cavity minor dimension generally orientated with a minor dimension of the fiber optic cable, wherein the at least one optical fiber is disposed within the cavity. In one embodiment, the cavity minor dimension of the fiber optic cable is about the same size or larger than the strength member dimension that is generally aligned with a minor dimension of the cable, thereby allowing access to the cavity when the fiber optic cable is entered while inhibiting damage to the at least one optical fiber. Fiber optic cables of the present invention are also suitable as a portion of a cable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Jody L. Greenwood, David L. Dean, Jr., Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Keith H. Lail
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Patent number: 7406232Abstract: A non-round fiber optic cable that has improved crush performance is disclosed. The fiber optic cable includes at least one optical fiber, at least one strength element, and a cable jacket having a cavity. The at least one optical fiber is disposed within the cavity. The cable jacket further includes a concave upper wall and a concave lower wall disposed on opposite sides of the cavity, thereby improving the crush performance along the major axis of the optical fiber cable. In other embodiments, the fiber optic cable is a portion of a cable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Andreas Stingl, Jody L. Greenwood, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080056650Abstract: A non-round fiber optic cable that has improved crush performance is disclosed. The fiber optic cable includes at least one optical fiber, at least one strength element, and a cable jacket having a cavity. The at least one optical fiber is disposed within the cavity. The cable jacket further includes a concave upper wall and a concave lower wall disposed on opposite sides of the cavity, thereby improving the crush performance along the major axis of the optical fiber cable. In other embodiments, the fiber optic cable is a portion of a cable assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Andreas Stingl, Jody L. Greenwood, Kenneth D. Temple
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Patent number: 7336873Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is a polyurethane foam and the second layer is a water-swellable layer, wherein the dry insert is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLC.Inventors: Jason C. Lail, Jody L. Greenwood, Douglas S. Hedrick, James L. Baucom, W. Welch McCollough, Jr., Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Catharina L. Tedder
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Patent number: 7277615Abstract: A fiber optic cable and a method of making the same include at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert and a cable jacket. The at least one optical waveguide and at least one dry insert are at least partially disposed within a cavity of the cable jacket. In one embodiment, the cable includes a first dry insert and a second dry insert disposed within the cavity so that the at least one optical waveguide is disposed between the first dry insert and the second dry insert.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2006Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLC.Inventors: Jody L. Greenwood, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Keith H. Lail, David A. Seddon, Randall Tuttle
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Patent number: 7272283Abstract: A fiber optic cable and methods of manufacturing the same includes at least one optical fiber, and at least one ferrule. The at least one ferrule is attached to the at least one optical fiber before the cable jacket is applied. The cable jacket surrounds the at least one optical fiber and the at least one ferrule so that when the cable jacket is opened the at least one optical fiber having the at least one ferrule attached may be accessed. Consequently, the when opening the cable, the craft is presented with an optical fiber that is preterminated with a ferrule. Optionally, the ferrule can have a cover or be a portion of a fiber optic connector. The cable is manufactured so that one or more of the ferrules are appropriately placed along the length of the fiber optic cable for distribution into the fiber optic network.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLC.Inventors: Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., David L. Dean, Jr., Jody L. Greenwood, William S. Jackman, Keith H. Lail, Michael deJong