Patents by Inventor Richard Korczak

Richard Korczak 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: 20220196920
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a delatching device for fiber optic connector assemblies. The delatching device may include a first section having one or more locking mechanisms, and a second identical section configured to mate together with the first section via corresponding locking mechanisms, wherein, when mated together, the first and second sections form an internal cavity having a generally tubular shape that is sized to fit around a fiber optic connector assembly, and wherein the opposing ends of the mated sections have a first inner diameter and the center of the mated sections have a second smaller inner diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Korczak, Yousong Wang
  • Patent number: 8191836
    Abstract: A clip for a snap-in cable hanger with a top from which at least two clip arm(s) extend and at least one of the clip arm(s) formed with a clip tab projecting proximate a distal end. The top having a length greater than a diameter of the mounting hole and a width dimensioned to fit within a spring space when the snap-in cable hanger is seated upon the mounting hole. The clip arm(s) spaced apart proximate the diameter of the mounting hole, having a length longer than a depth of the mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventor: Richard Korczak
  • Publication number: 20110283515
    Abstract: A clip for a snap-in cable hanger with a top from which at least two clip arm(s) extend and at least one of the clip arm(s) formed with a clip tab projecting proximate a distal end. The top having a length greater than a diameter of the mounting hole and a width dimensioned to fit within a spring space when the snap-in cable hanger is seated upon the mounting hole. The clip arm(s) spaced apart proximate the diameter of the mounting hole, having a length longer than a depth of the mounting hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ANDREW LLC
    Inventor: Richard Korczak
  • Patent number: 8011621
    Abstract: A clip for a snap-in cable hanger with a top from which at least two clip arm(s) extend and at least one of the clip arm(s) formed with a clip tab projecting proximate a distal end. The top having a length greater than a diameter of the mounting hole and a width dimensioned to fit within a spring space when the snap-in cable hanger is seated upon the mounting hole. The clip arm(s) spaced apart proximate the diameter of the mounting hole, having a length longer than a depth of the mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventor: Richard Korczak
  • Publication number: 20090294602
    Abstract: A clip for a snap-in cable hanger with a top from which at least two clip arm(s) extend and at least one of the clip arm(s) formed with a clip tab projecting proximate a distal end. The top having a length greater than a diameter of the mounting hole and a width dimensioned to fit within a spring space when the snap-in cable hanger is seated upon the mounting hole. The clip arm(s) spaced apart proximate the diameter of the mounting hole, having a length longer than a depth of the mounting hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE, INC. OF NORTH CAROLINA
    Inventor: Richard Korczak
  • Patent number: 7453042
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for a cable to apparatus electrical interconnection. The assembly having a unitary cylindrical gasket, the outer diameter of the cylindrical gasket provided with an insertion opening to an interconnection cavity; the insertion opening having a generally circle sector shape at a cable end and an apparatus end, the insertion opening extending between the cable end and the apparatus end along the outer diameter. A generally C-shaped outer shell is dimensioned to seat along the outer diameter, the outer shell having outward protruding edge lips aligned with the insertion opening along the outer diameter. The edge lips movable towards one another to a closed position wherein the insertion opening is closed around the electrical interconnection; and means for retaining, such as a locking bar that fits over the edge lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: David Low, Albert Cox, Richard Korczak
  • Publication number: 20080245547
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for a cable to apparatus electrical interconnection. The assembly having a unitary cylindrical gasket, the outer diameter of the cylindrical gasket provided with an insertion opening to an interconnection cavity; the insertion opening having a generally circle sector shape at a cable end and an apparatus end, the insertion opening extending between the cable end and the apparatus end along the outer diameter. A generally C-shaped outer shell is dimensioned to seat along the outer diameter, the outer shell having outward protruding edge lips aligned with the insertion opening along the outer diameter. The edge lips movable towards one another to a closed position wherein the insertion opening is closed around the electrical interconnection; and means for retaining, such as a locking bar that fits over the edge lips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: ANDREW CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Low, Albert Cox, Richard Korczak
  • Publication number: 20070128939
    Abstract: A cable hanger having shell halves adapted to mate with each other, the shell halves each having an inner surface adapted to cooperate with the other to secure the cable within a cable space. The mating of the shell halves is releasably secured by a means for closure. A bolt hole through at least one of the shell halves allows easy mounting of the cable hanger. The shell halves each having, along a vertical mating surface, a means for interlocking adapted to interlock with the means for interlocking of a second cable hanger positioned against the cable hanger along the vertical mating surface. A connection side of the cable hanger may be adapted to have a means for latching to couple with a third cable hanger, positioned connection side to connection side with the cable hanger. The cable hanger allowing additional cables to be added without modifying the mounting of the base hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: David Low, Raymond Horvath, Albert Cox, Eric Nofziger, Richard Korczak
  • Patent number: 7175138
    Abstract: A cable hanger having shell halves adapted to mate with each other, the shell halves each having an inner surface adapted to cooperate with the other to secure the cable within a cable space. The mating of the shell halves is releasably secured by a means for closure. A bolt hole through the shell halves allows easy mounting of the cable hanger. The shell halves each having, along a vertical mating surface, a means for interlocking adapted to interlock with the means for interlocking of a second cable hanger positioned against the cable hanger along the vertical mating surface. A connection side of the cable hanger may be adapted to have a means for latching to couple with a third cable hanger, positioned connection side to connection side with the cable hanger. The cable hanger allowing additional cables to be added without modifying the mounting of the base hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: David Low, Raymond Horvath, Albert Cox, Eric Nofziger, Richard Korczak
  • Patent number: 7171753
    Abstract: A tool for mid-span cable stripping having a wheel enclosure surrounding an inner wheel with at least one cable saddle formed in an outer circumference, the cable saddle(s) adapted to rotatably cradle a cable of a desired outer diameter. The wheel enclosure having an access cut-away with an over hanging portion that exposes the cable saddle for insertion of the cable. The cable saddle moveable, via rotation of the inner wheel, under the overhanging portion whereby the cable in the cable saddle is retained and a blade coupled to the wheel enclosure with a cutting edge projecting inward engages the cable. Rotation of the tool about the cable strips an outer sheath of the cable. Where multiple cable saddles of different sizes are formed about the circumference of the inner wheel, the tool may be used with a range of different diameter cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Korczak, Timothy Crawford, Al Cox, David Low
  • Publication number: 20050274022
    Abstract: A tool for mid-span cable stripping having a wheel enclosure surrounding an inner wheel with at least one cable saddle formed in an outer circumference, the cable saddle(s) adapted to rotatably cradle a cable of a desired outer diameter. The wheel enclosure having an access cut-away with an over hanging portion that exposes the cable saddle for insertion of the cable. The cable saddle moveable, via rotation of the inner wheel, under the overhanging portion whereby the cable in the cable saddle is retained and a blade coupled to the wheel enclosure with a cutting edge projecting inward engages the cable. Rotation of the tool about the cable strips an outer sheath of the cable. Where multiple cable saddles of different sizes are formed about the circumference of the inner wheel, the tool may be used with a range of different diameter cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: ANDREW CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard Korczak, Timothy Crawford, Al Cox, David Low
  • Publication number: 20050247829
    Abstract: A cable hanger having shell halves adapted to mate with each other, the shell halves each having an inner surface adapted to cooperate with the other to secure the cable within a cable space. The mating of the shell halves is releasably secured by a means for closure. A bolt hole through the shell halves allows easy mounting of the cable hanger. The shell halves each having, along a vertical mating surface, a means for interlocking adapted to interlock with the means for interlocking of a second cable hanger positioned against the cable hanger along the vertical mating surface. A connection side of the cable hanger may be adapted to have a means for latching to couple with a third cable hanger, positioned connection side to connection side with the cable hanger. The cable hanger allowing additional cables to be added without modifying the mounting of the base hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: ANDREW CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Low, Raymond Horvath, Albert Cox, Eric Nofziger, Richard Korczak
  • Publication number: 20050239324
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for a cable to apparatus interconnection formed by a plurality of shells adapted to mate together, surrounding the interconnection within an interconnection space. When mated together, the shells forming openings for the cable and the apparatus at an apparatus end and a cable end, respectively. A gasket mounted to each shell along a mating surface between the shells and along the openings environmentally seals the interconnection space. A locking rib projecting inward from the shell(s) may be applied to rotationally interlock a coupling nut of the interconnection with the sealing assembly. In a two shell embodiment, a locking band positioned around an outer diameter of the mated together shells with an end to end retaining means may be used to secure the shells together. Alternatively, if three shells are used, the shells may be hinged together and a retaining means applied to join the unhinged ends together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Applicant: ANDREW CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Low, Albert Cox, Tim Crawford, Richard Korczak, Raymond Horvath
  • Patent number: 6955558
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for a cable to apparatus interconnection formed bya plurality of shells adapted to mate together, surrounding the interconnection within an interconnection space. When mated together, the shells forming openings for the cable and the apparatus at an apparatus end and a cable end, respectively. A gasket mounted to each shell along a mating surface between the shells and along the openings environmentally seals the interconnection space. A locking rib projecting inward from the shell(s) may be applied to rotationally interlock a coupling nut of the interconnection with the sealing assembly. In a two shell embodiment, a locking band positioned around an outer diameter of the mated together shells with an end to end retaining means may be used to secure the shells together. Alternatively, if three shells are used, the shells may be hinged together and a retaining means applied to join the unhinged ends together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: David Low, Albert Cox, Tim Crawford, Richard Korczak, Raymond Horvath
  • Patent number: 6548762
    Abstract: A device for grounding a transmission line having a diameter and an outer portion partially removed, revealing an exposed section. The grounding device includes an insert connected to the exposed section of the transmission line. A contact mechanism is included on the grounding device and electrically connects the exposed section of the transmission line. The contact mechanism automatically adjusts to fit the diameter of the transmission line, so that an electrical contact may be maintained with transmission lines having a variety of diameters. The device also includes a grounding line coupled to the insert, thus, providing a ground for the transmission line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: Mekell Jiles, Richard Korczak, Robert Walter
  • Publication number: 20020112874
    Abstract: A device for grounding a transmission line having a diameter and an outer portion partially removed, revealing an exposed section. The grounding device includes an insert connected to the exposed section of the transmission line. A contact mechanism is included on the grounding device and electrically connects the exposed section of the transmission line. The contact mechanism automatically adjusts to fit the diameter of the transmission line, so that an electrical contact may be maintained with transmission lines having a variety of diameters. The device also includes a grounding line coupled to the insert, thus, providing a ground for the transmission line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Mekell Jiles, Richard Korczak, Robert Walter