Patents by Inventor Surendra Chitti Babu
Surendra Chitti Babu 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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Publication number: 20240114645Abstract: A modular power distribution system includes using power extension modules and power distribution modules. The power extension modules are configured to route inputted power to another power extension module or a power distribution module. The power distribution modules are configured to route power from a power extension module to one or more racks or cabinets in a data center.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Surendra Chitti Babu, Francis C. Cheo, Daniel E. Host, Michael D. Asztalos, Eric Beaupre
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Publication number: 20240035925Abstract: Various implementations of visual inspector attachments for fiber connector cleaners are disclosed. The example fiber optic inspection module includes a camera to capture an image of an end-face, a light source to illuminate the end-face, and a first mirror that reflects light from the light source to the end-face and includes a fixed point that allows the first mirror to pivot. Alternatively, an example fiber optic inspection module includes a camera to capture an image of an end-face, a light source to illuminate the end-face, and a first mirror that reflects light from the light source to the end-face and the first mirror moves in an upward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Yu Huang, Jose M. Castro, Surendra Chitti Babu, Andrew R. Matcha, Thomas M. Sedor
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Publication number: 20230361493Abstract: An apparatus and method for splicing single pair ethernet (SPE) cables. By creating a T shaped intersection, the splicing device allows for sensors and other devices to run perpendicular in relation to the original cable. The splicing device further enables the cable to have multiple drop points along the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Andrew R. Matcha, Jr., Surendra Chitti Babu
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Patent number: 11808658Abstract: Various implementations of visual inspector attachments for fiber connector cleaners are disclosed. The example fiber optic inspection module includes a camera to capture an image of an end-face, a light source to illuminate the end-face, and a first mirror that reflects light from the light source to the end-face and includes a fixed point that allows the first mirror to pivot. Alternatively, an example fiber optic inspection module includes a camera to capture an image of an end-face, a light source to illuminate the end-face, and a first mirror that reflects light from the light source to the end-face and the first mirror moves in an upward direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Yu Huang, Jose M. Castro, Surendra Chitti Babu, Andrew R. Matcha, Thomas M. Sedor
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Patent number: 11703152Abstract: A wrap bracket formed from a strap and a clamp to secure a cable bundle to a support. The strap includes an intermediate portion, a first portion extending from the intermediate portion in a first direction and a second portion extending away from the intermediate portion in a second direction opposite the first direction. The second portion engages the first portion to mount the strap to the support. The clamp includes a base that is secured to the intermediate portion of the strap. A first tab and a second tab extend in opposite directions away from the base. The first and second tabs wrap around the cable bundle to secure the cable bundle to the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Daniel E. Host, Surendra Chitti Babu
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Publication number: 20230209763Abstract: A modular power distribution system includes using power extension modules and power distribution modules. The power extension modules are configured to route inputted power to another power extension module or a power distribution module. The power distribution modules are configured to route power from a power extension module to one or more racks or cabinets in a data center.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Surendra Chitti Babu, Francis C. Cheo, Daniel E. Host, Michael D. Asztalos, Eric Beaupre
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Patent number: 11644626Abstract: Various implementations of fiber optic inspection tools with integrated cleaning mechanisms are disclosed. The fiber optic inspection and cleaning tool includes a housing, a cleaning system and an imaging system. The cleaning system includes a pay-off reel, a take-up reel, a spindle and a cleaning tape that travels off the pay-off reel, around the spindle, and onto the take-up reel. The imaging system includes a camera and a light source. The camera, spindle, and cleaning tape are aligned along a visual axis. The pay-off reel, take-up reel, camera and light source are all located within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jose M. Castro, Thomas M. Sedor, Yu Huang, Steven M. Bytnar, Surendra Chitti Babu, Andrew R. Matcha
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Patent number: 11644623Abstract: An optical fiber connector has a lens component and a fiber component. The lens component has at least one lens and an opening with at least one V-groove therein. The at least one lens is associated with the at least one V-groove. The fiber component is configured to be partially inserted into the lens component and has at least one bare fiber flexible retention feature configured to retain a fiber of a fiber optic cable within the at least one V-groove and also to align the fiber with the lens.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Richard J. Pimpinella, Andrew R. Matcha, Surendra Chitti Babu, Royal O. Jenner
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Patent number: 11600960Abstract: Disclosed herein are various implementations of communications connectors. In some implementations, a communications plug may include a housing and a body positioned in the housing. A flexible printed circuit board (PCB) may be wrapped at least partially around the body, a and a plurality of metal contact pads may be positioned on the flexible PCB to mate with plug interface contacts (PICs) of a communications jack when the communications plug is inserted into the communications jack.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin, Paul W. Wachtel, Surendra Chitti Babu
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Publication number: 20230003942Abstract: An optical fiber connector has a lens component and a fiber component. The lens component has at least one lens and an opening with at least one V-groove therein. The at least one lens is associated with the at least one V-groove. The fiber component is configured to be partially inserted into the lens component and has at least one bare fiber flexible retention feature configured to retain a fiber of a fiber optic cable within the at least one V-groove and also to align the fiber with the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Richard J. Pimpinella, Andrew R. Matcha, Surendra Chitti Babu, Royal O. Jenner
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Patent number: 11527839Abstract: An apparatus and method for splicing single pair ethernet (SPE) cables. By creating a T shaped intersection, the splicing device allows for sensors and other devices to run perpendicular in relation to the original cable. The splicing device further enables the cable to have multiple drop points along the cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Andrew R. Matcha, Surendra Chitti Babu
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Patent number: 11467351Abstract: An expanded beam connector has a MOST ferrule; a fiber to be retained within the MOST ferrule; and, a collimating lens abutting the fiber for expanding the optical beam of the fiber wherein the lens and fiber are in alignment to a common optic axis. In one embodiment, the collimating lens can have a conical cutout configured to aid in aligning the fiber to the common optic axis. In another embodiment, the collimating lens can have a semi-cylindrical tab protruding from the rear with a V-groove configured to interact with a flexible feature on the interior of the ferrule to align the fiber to the common optic axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Richard J. Pimpinella, Frank J. Graczyk, Surendra Chitti Babu
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Publication number: 20220128176Abstract: A wrap bracket formed from a strap and a clamp to secure a cable bundle to a support. The strap includes an intermediate portion, a first portion extending from the intermediate portion in a first direction and a second portion extending away from the intermediate portion in a second direction opposite the first direction. The second portion engages the first portion to mount the strap to the support. The clamp includes a base that is secured to the intermediate portion of the strap. A first tab and a second tab extend in opposite directions away from the base. The first and second tabs wrap around the cable bundle to secure the cable bundle to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Daniel E. Host, Surendra Chitti Babu
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Publication number: 20220077663Abstract: A modular power distribution system includes using power extension modules and power distribution modules. The power extension modules are configured to route inputted power to another power extension module or a power distribution module. The power distribution modules are configured to route power from a power extension module to one or more racks or cabinets in a data center.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Surendra Chitti Babu
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Publication number: 20220013932Abstract: An apparatus and method for splicing single pair ethernet (SPE) cables. By creating a T shaped intersection, the splicing device allows for sensors and other devices to run perpendicular in relation to the original cable. The splicing device further enables the cable to have multiple drop points along the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Andrew R. Matcha, Surendra Chitti Babu
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Publication number: 20210199897Abstract: An expanded beam connector has a MOST ferrule; a fiber to be retained within the MOST ferrule; and, a collimating lens abutting the fiber for expanding the optical beam of the fiber wherein the lens and fiber are in alignment to a common optic axis. In one embodiment, the collimating lens can have a conical cutout configured to aid in aligning the fiber to the common optic axis. In another embodiment, the collimating lens can have a semi-cylindrical tab protruding from the rear with a V-groove configured to interact with a flexible feature on the interior of the ferrule to align the fiber to the common optic axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Richard J. Pimpinella, Frank J. Graczyk, Surendra Chitti Babu
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Publication number: 20210096305Abstract: Various implementations of fiber optic inspection tools with integrated cleaning mechanisms are disclosed. The fiber optic inspection and cleaning tool includes a housing, a cleaning system and an imaging system. The cleaning system includes a pay-off reel, a take-up reel, a spindle and a cleaning tape that travels off the pay-off reel, around the spindle, and onto the take-up reel. The imaging system includes a camera and a light source. The camera, spindle, and cleaning tape are aligned along a visual axis. The pay-off reel, take-up reel, camera and light source are all located within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jose M. Castro, Thomas M. Sedor, Yu Huang, Steven M. Bytnar, Surendra Chitti Babu, Andrew R. Matcha
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Publication number: 20210096039Abstract: Various implementations of visual inspector attachments for fiber connector cleaners are disclosed. The example fiber optic inspection module includes a camera to capture an image of an end-face, a light source to illuminate the end-face, and a first mirror that reflects light from the light source to the end-face and includes a fixed point that allows the first mirror to pivot. Alternatively, an example fiber optic inspection module includes a camera to capture an image of an end-face, a light source to illuminate the end-face, and a first mirror that reflects light from the light source to the end-face and the first mirror moves in an upward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Yu Huang, Jose M. Castro, Surendra Chitti Babu, Andrew R. Matcha, Thomas M. Sedor
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Patent number: 10903633Abstract: An interlocking cable cleat secures cables to a ladder rack. The interlocking cable cleat is formed from a first cable cleat half and a second cable cleat half. Each cable cleat half includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one mounting hole extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. Semi-circular keys extend from the inner surface of each cable cleat half around the mounting holes in the cable cleat halves defining slots in the remainder of each mounting hole. Each slot receives one of the semi-circular keys from an opposing inverted cable cleat half to interlock the first cable cleat half to the second cable cleat half.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Shaun P. Brouwer, Surendra Chitti Babu
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Patent number: D1001621Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Andrew Matcha, Eric W. Sanders, Surendra Chitti Babu