Patents by Inventor Michael Houck

Michael Houck 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: 20230314745
    Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
  • Patent number: 11747581
    Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
  • Publication number: 20220003953
    Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
  • Patent number: 11150426
    Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
  • Publication number: 20210116660
    Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material. The jacket includes an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the outer surface is an exterior surface of the cable and the inner surface defines an interior space of the cable. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the interior space, and a plurality of strength members disposed within the interior space. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 1.3 fibers per square millimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Brett Villiger, Michael Houck
  • Publication number: 20200319418
    Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
  • Patent number: 10754114
    Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
  • Publication number: 20190361184
    Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
  • Patent number: 7285030
    Abstract: A swim fin has at least one fastening member dimensioned to fasten the swim fin onto a user's lower leg between the user's knee and foot. A fin portion is connected to the at least one fastening member and extending laterally outwardly from the fastening member. The connection between the fin portion and the at least one fastening member permits the fin portion to be repositioned upwardly or downwardly relative to the user's lower leg along the at least one fastening member. The present swim fin is equally adaptable for use attached to a swimmer's forearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Houck
  • Patent number: 7040942
    Abstract: A swim fin has at least one fastening member dimensioned to fasten the swim fin onto a user's lower leg between the user's knee and foot. A fin portion is connected to the at least one fastening member and extending laterally outwardly from the fastening member. The connection between the fin portion and the at least one fastening member permits the fin portion to be repositioned upwardly or downwardly relative to the user's lower leg along the at least one fastening member. The present swim fin is equally adaptable for use attached to a swimmer's forearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Houck
  • Patent number: 6814640
    Abstract: A swim fin comprises a foot portio and a web portion. The foot portion has a shoe for receiving the foot of a wearer and has a plurality of openings in a toe end of the foot portion. The web portion extends from the foot portion and has a first end, a second end, a plurality of support members having web material associated therewith, and a plurality of bosses positioned adjacent the first end connected with the plurality of openings. In an embodiment of the swim fin, a toe end of the foot portion is curved relative to an imaginary plane extending along a lower surface of the foot portion and has the plurality of openings along a surface of the toe end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Houck