Patents by Inventor Robert W. Bunte

Robert W. Bunte 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: 9201205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an inlet device for inserting a plurality of cables containing optical fibers, copper wires or coax cable into port of a telecommunications enclosure. In particular, the exemplary inlet device includes a breakout portion that can be connected to a conduit carrying at least one of the cables to enter the enclosure. Specifically, the inlet device includes housing having a first end and a second end, wherein the housing includes, a compression member attached to the second end of the housing and a break-out portion attached to the compression member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: Robert W. Bunte
  • Patent number: 8934751
    Abstract: An inlet device is described herein for inserting a telecommunication cable into a telecommunications enclosure. The inlet device includes a housing, a retainer clip attached to the housing and a compression member. The housing can include a compressible portion at the second end of the housing. The retainer clip can secure the inlet device in a close fitting port of a telecommunication enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard L. Simmons, William G. Allen, Robert W. Bunte
  • Publication number: 20140199035
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an inlet device for inserting a plurality of cables containing optical fibers, copper wires or coax cable into port of a telecommunications enclosure. In particular, the exemplary inlet device includes a breakout portion that can be connected to a conduit carrying at least one of the cables to enter the enclosure. Specifically, the inlet device includes housing having a first end and a second end, wherein the housing includes, a compression member attached to the second end of the housing and a break-out portion attached to the compression member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: Robert W. BUNTE
  • Publication number: 20140133823
    Abstract: An inlet device is described herein for inserting a telecommunication cable into a telecommunications enclosure. The inlet device includes a housing, a retainer clip attached to the housing and a compression member. The housing can include a compressible portion at the second end of the housing. The retainer clip can secure the inlet device in a close fitting port of a telecommunication enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard L. Simmons, William G. Allen, Robert W. Bunte
  • Publication number: 20120008257
    Abstract: An enclosure for protecting transitioning cell tower cables comprises a base and a cover coupled to the base via a hinge. The base and the cover form an interior cavity when placed in a closed position. The enclosure further includes at least one entrance port formed in at least a portion of a front end of at least one of the base and the cover. The enclosure further includes a plurality of exit ports, wherein a first set of exit ports are formed in a first side wall of the enclosure and a second set of exit ports are formed in a second side wall of the enclosure. The entrance port(s) is/are configured to receive a first cable comprising multiple lines. The plurality of exit ports are each configured to receive at least one individual line from the multiple lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Rebers, Robert W. Bunte