Patents by Inventor Samuel M. Marrs

Samuel M. Marrs 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).

  • Fiber optic connection system
    Publication number: 20030059168
    Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic connection system including a fiber optic plug adapted to mate and lock with a fiber optic connector. The plug includes a housing and mated insert that cooperate to position and secure the plug pre-assemblies with respect to the plug and to structurally affix the cable strengthener to the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: John M. Connelly, Samuel M. Marrs, Jeffrey J. Radek
  • Fiber optic connection system
    Patent number: 6511230
    Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic connection system including a fiber optic plug adapted to mate and lock with a fiber optic connector. The plug includes a housing and mated insert that cooperate to position and secure the plug pre-assemblies with respect to the plug and to structurally affix the cable strengthener to the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: John M. Connelly, Samuel M. Marrs, Jeffrey J. Radek
  • Vertical cable management system
    Patent number: 6501899
    Abstract: The invention is a vertical cable management system having a plurality of fanning guides and a plurality of cable management rings mounted to a frame. Additionally, the invention may include enclosures, fanning guide arrays, and cable management rings having a plurality of defined channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel M. Marrs, Michael T. Vavrik, Jeffery Paliga
  • Clamping mechanism for an optical fiber
    Patent number: 6422764
    Abstract: A termination clamp for the optical fiber of a fiber optic cable is disclosed. The clamp includes a crimpable housing, adapted to receive first and second clamp members. The fiber extends between the clamp members and crimping of the housing secures the fiber within the termination. One clamp member includes an exit chamfer to avoid bending of the fiber during crimping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Samuel M. Marrs
  • Fiber optic connector system
    Patent number: 5828804
    Abstract: A fiber optic connector system for mating a fiber optic plug to a fiber optic jack that utilizes a springboard latch on the jack having a cam surface which mates with a recessed cam surface on the fiber optic plug to inwardly bias the plug into the jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Richard L. Akins, Samuel M. Marrs, Christopher A. Paul
  • Safety belt retractor and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 4984752
    Abstract: A seat belt retractor that is sensitive to vehicle movements is provided, having a frame for mounting a reel about which the safety belt is wound. A frame also mounts a pawl which selectively blocks rotation of the reel to prevent payout of a seat belt when a predetermined condition of the vehicle is sensed. The frame includes a support plate integrally formed therewith and including a bearing seat for mounting an inertia member for actuating the pawl, thus locking the reel against rotation. A method of constructing the retractor frame with an integral support for the inertia member is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Occupant Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel M. Marrs, Victor Herodes, David Ransom
  • Cable management fanning array
    Patent number: D439503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jeffery J. Paliga, Samuel M. Marrs