Patents by Inventor Tom Parsons

Tom Parsons 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: 20060008233
    Abstract: A method for configuring an enclosure used in a communications network is described. The method may include providing a group of pigtails. The method may further include routing the group of pigtails circumferentially around a subscriber termination field, where the group of pigtails is associated with an optical splitter module used to convey optical signals to a destination, and where the routing is performed in a manner that does not substantially obstruct access to at least one of a group of subscriber terminations that are associated with the subscriber termination field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeff Gniadek, Tom Parsons, Michael Noonan
  • Publication number: 20060008234
    Abstract: A method for configuring an enclosure used in a communications network is described. The method may include providing a group of pigtails. The method may further include routing the group of pigtails circumferentially around a subscriber termination field, where the group of pigtails is associated with an optical splitter module used to convey optical signals to a destination, and where the routing is performed in a manner that does not substantially obstruct access to at least one of a group of subscriber terminations that are associated with the subscriber termination field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeff Gniadek, Tom Parsons, Michael Noonan
  • Publication number: 20060008232
    Abstract: A method for configuring an enclosure used in a communications network is described. The method may include providing a group of pigtails. The method may further include routing the group of pigtails circumferentially around a subscriber termination field, where the group of pigtails is associated with an optical splitter module used to convey optical signals to a destination, and where the routing is performed in a manner that does not substantially obstruct access to at least one of a group of subscriber terminations that are associated with the subscriber termination field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeff Gniadek, Tom Parsons, Michael Noonan
  • Publication number: 20050232567
    Abstract: A method for configuring an enclosure used in a communications network is described. The method may include providing a group of pigtails. The method may further include routing the group of pigtails circumferentially around a subscriber termination field, where the group of pigtails is associated with an optical splitter module used to convey optical signals to a destination, and where the routing is performed in a manner that does not substantially obstruct access to at least one of a group of subscriber terminations that are associated with the subscriber termination field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeff Gniadek, Tom Parsons, Michael Noonan
  • Publication number: 20050129379
    Abstract: The preferred embodiments of the present invention include an optical splitter module having connectorized pigtails that are stored on the bulkhead faceplate of the module. The module includes an optical splitter output harness, for example, a ribbon cable assembly attached to the bulkhead with rugged strain relief mechanism. The ribbon harness is converted to individual pigtails with connectors which are stored on adapter receptacles on the faceplate. Adapter receptacles used may optionally be half receptacles when storage is the only desired function or may be full receptacles when access to the pigtail ferrule tip is required. Access to the ferrule tip may be required for attaching fiber optic terminators to eliminate undesirable reflections caused by unterminated connectors. The module provides an administrative location for splitter outputs prior to being connected individually into service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: Fiber Optic Network Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeff Gniadek, Tom Parsons, Michael Noonan
  • Patent number: 5762016
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dock pole bumper assembly for securing a boat to mooring piling. The assembly has a stationary portion which is secured to the piling and forms a track along which the movable portion glides. A movable portion has a rigid part and a flexible deformable part. The rigid part is provided with a guide channel for engaging the stationary portion during use of the bumper assembly. The resilient deformable portion has an impact-receiving contact surface and non-contacting opposing side walls. Mooring cleats are mounted on the side walls of the rigid member to allow a mooring line of a boat to be secured thereto. An insert of a friction-resistant material is fitted in the guide channel to facilitate movement of the movable portion along the stationary track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Inventor: Tom Parsons
  • Patent number: D424507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: Tom Parsons, Steve Ausloos, Michael Kecman, Todd Manifold