Patents Represented by Attorney Robert A. McCann

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  • Wire containment cap
    Patent number: 7611375
    Abstract: A wire containment cap has twisted pair slots for routing twisted wire pairs through the wire containment cap. The twisted pair slots are provided with funnel-shaped entrances to assist in routing the twisted wire pairs from a rear end of the wire containment cap toward wire slots of the wire containment cap. The wire containment cap may be provided in shielded or unshielded versions, and is adapted for use with a communication jack assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Michael V. Doorhy, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Satish I. Patel
  • Method and apparatus for documenting network paths
    Patent number: 7613124
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for documenting network path connectivity are described that allow a network management system/revision management system (NMS/RMS) to determine what equipment and ports support a network path by interrupting and restoring Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) service on the network path. Upon detecting a loss of PoE service, communication active jacks that support network path connectivity may activate an internal switch that interrupts downstream connectivity. Each communication active jack along the network path may then begin broadcasting a unique message in the upstream direction that is addressed to the NMS/RMS. Upon receiving a unique active jack message, the NMS/RMS may record the information contained within and instruct the communication active jack to reestablish connectivity to the next downstream device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Jack E. Caveney
  • Network cabinet
    Patent number: 7608779
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising a support frame and a threshold associated with the support frame. A door comprising first and second lateral sides is mounted to the support frame through a hinge pin. The hinge pin is moveable between retracted and extended positions and is positioned closer to the first lateral side of the door than the second lateral side. A bearing surface is also associated with the support frame and is aligned with the hinge pin such that the door is elevated relative to the threshold with the hinge pin in the extended position and in contact with the bearing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J Adducci, Michael J McGrath, Richard C VanByssum, Jonathan D Walker, Brendan F. Doorhy
  • Displacement lock MLT
    Patent number: 7603751
    Abstract: A metal locking tie formed from a locking head and an elongate strap extending through the locking head. The locking head is defined by a top wall, a bottom wall and two sides. The locking head includes a strap passageway that extends through the locking head from an entrance end to an exit end. The bottom wall of the locking head has a tab that extends upwardly toward the strap passageway in the locking head. The strap has a first end, a second end, and an aperture therethrough. When the strap is positioned within the locking head the upwardly extending tab of the locking head engages the aperture in the strap. A metal locking tie tool secures the strap to the locking head by displacing a portion of the strap in the locking head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, John J. Bulanda, Scott R. Hartman
  • Network cable bundling tool
    Patent number: 7600721
    Abstract: A network cable bundling tool is disclosed, comprising an inner fitting retained within an outer jacket assembly. The outer jacket assembly comprises a first outer jacket half coupled to a substantially identical second outer jacket half, securing the inner fitting therein. The outer jacket assembly comprises a cylindrical housing, an intake orifice defined within the intake housing, and a plurality of funneling projections coupled to the cylindrical housing wherein the plurality of funneling projections form an array assuming the general shape of a truncated faceted cone. In operation, network cable wires are inserted into the inner fitting, and the inner fitting is then secured within the outer jacket assembly. The network cable bundling tool is then displaced in the desired direction of combing, arranging the network cables into an organized and space-efficient shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Michael J. Vermeer, Richard A. Marcus, Robert J. Krisel, David W. West
  • Conductor with non-circular cross-section
    Patent number: 7601916
    Abstract: Communication wires are provided with insulated corrugated conductors. The corrugated conductors have ridges and depressions, such that air gaps are provided between insulation and the outer surfaces of the wires in the regions of the depressions. In some embodiments, the ridges and depressions form a sine wave profile in cross-section. The insulation may be provided with corrugations, and the corrugations of the insulation may align with the corrugations of the conductors. Several wires may be combined into a communication cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin
  • Mounting device and apparatus for use with studs comprising T-shaped channels
    Patent number: 7600724
    Abstract: A mounting device and apparatus for use with a stud comprising a channel comprises a mount and opposing flanges or an engagement member. The engagement member may geometrically conform to the shape of the channel for engaging the mounting device within the channel. The mount may comprise a socket for receiving and holding a cable management member. The engagement member may comprise an uneven surface to create an interference fit with internal portions of the stud that define the channel. The apparatus may further comprise a cable tie receiving device comprising a plurality of apertures for receipt of cable ties to organize cable bundles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin Larry Nelson, James Thomas Pykett
  • Horizontal cable manager
    Patent number: 7600720
    Abstract: A cable slack manager apparatus for use in a zone box comprises a base plate and two or more cable slack management members. The cable slack management members may be releasably secured to the base plate and may comprise at least two straight portions and a rounded portion positioned therebetween. The management members may be angled relative to a front edge of the base plate. A distance between slack management members and opposing sidewalls of the base plate may be progressively smaller for slack management members positioned closer to the front edge of the base plate. Various configurations are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Mark A. Vogel, Walter J. Moehle
  • Bonding fastener
    Patent number: 7597516
    Abstract: Fastener device secures two separate structures together and may ground electrical current running through the structures. In one embodiment, fastener includes a plurality of projections for removing paint from an external surface of one structure. Depending on relative hardness measurements, the plurality of projections may also penetrate the structure. In another embodiment, fastener may be utilized to secure and ground rack/patch panel systems that house electrical equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert G. Bucciferro, Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., Larry S. Mohr
  • Network cabinet with thermal air flow management
    Patent number: 7595985
    Abstract: A network cabinet comprising an electronic component a duct positioned therein. The electronic component has at least one exhaust vent and the duct defines first and second openings. The first opening aligns with the exhaust vent such that the duct receives exhaust therefrom and the duct extends from the first opening toward a side of the network cabinet such that the second opening faces the side of the cabinet to direct the exhaust thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J Adducci, Brendan F Doorhy, Jonathan D Walker, Rhonda Johnson, Andrew R Calder
  • Wall mounted enclosure with rotating patch panel frame
    Patent number: 7592543
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting electrical equipment includes a frame for carrying electrical equipment, a hinge connected to the frame, and a cable ring connected to the hinge. The cable ring is positioned between the frame and an axis of rotation of the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Dale A. Block, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Electrical connector with improved crosstalk compensation
    Patent number: 7591689
    Abstract: An electrical connector with improved crosstalk compensation is disclosed. By including at least one coupling with a different frequency dependency than other couplings in the connector, crosstalk compensation performance is improved over a greater frequency range. The different frequency dependency may, for example, be used to compensate for phase shifts caused by distances between compensation circuitry and the plug/jack interface. Embodiments for decreasing these distances are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Masud Bolouri-Saransar
  • Angled patch panel with pitched connector alignment
    Patent number: 7591687
    Abstract: A patch panel mountable to a network rack is provided. The patch panel may include a frame with first and second mounting portions that are each located at opposite longitudinal ends of the frame. The frame may also include a first panel section adjacent to the first mounting portion and a second panel section adjacent to the second mounting portion. The first and second panel sections may be angled relative to each other. Additionally, the first panel section may include a first row of connector openings aligned along a first pitch line, with the first pitch line preferably being angled relative to the longitudinal length of the first panel section. Similarly, the second panel section may include a second row of connector openings aligned along a second pitch line, with the second pitch line preferably being angled relative to the longitudinal length of the second panel section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Jack E. Caveney
  • Network cabinet
    Patent number: 7592541
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising first and second doors. The first door is positioned on a side of the cabinet and comprises first and second opposing lateral sides that each comprise a retractable hinge that permits the first door to rotate about either of the hinges. The second door is positioned on another side of the cabinet and comprises opposing lateral sides wherein at least one of the lateral sides comprises a hinge that permits the door to rotate about the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J Adducci, Michael J McGrath, Jonathan D Walker, Brendan F Doorhy
  • Metal raceway system
    Patent number: 7589286
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers, a device bracket and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The device bracket is installed in the base. The covers are positioned over the device bracket and the faceplate is installed over the device bracket. The faceplate overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over a portion of the top walls of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles F VanderVelde, Rodney G Rouleau
  • Wire basket pathway system
    Patent number: 7586036
    Abstract: A pedestal bracket assembly includes a support clamp and a support plate attached to the support clamp. The support clamp is capable of engagement with a vertical support member in a fixed manner. The support plate has an opening formed therein and is adapted for engagement with at least one wire basket. The opening is configured to receive the vertical support member. The support plate is also moveably connected to the support clamp such that the support plate is rotatable about the vertical support member. The pedestal bracket assembly also includes a plurality of retainer clips spaced apart from each other and releasably attached to the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David R. Davis, Dennis J. Waszak, Stanley A. Brzezniak
  • Metal raceway system
    Patent number: 7586041
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The faceplate is installed on the raceway so that it overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over and is flush with a portion of the top walls of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles VanderVelde, Randall T Woods
  • Plug locking assembly
    Patent number: 7578690
    Abstract: A plug locking assembly comprises a housing comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and opposing sidewalls defining an open space therebetween, the open space for receiving and carrying a plug comprising a spring member. The plug locking assembly is adapted to prevent unwanted access to modular plugs engaged in associated jacks. In one embodiment, the plug locking assembly comprises a plug protection member comprising a surface spaced apart from the open space and positioned to overlie at least a portion of the spring member with the plug engaged within the housing. The plug locking assembly may further comprise a locking clip releasably securable within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E Caveney, Shaun P Brouwer
  • Reversible fiber optic stub clamping mechanism
    Patent number: 7568845
    Abstract: A fiber optic stub fiber connector for reversibly and nondestructively terminating an inserted field fiber having a buffer over at least a portion thereof. The connector includes a housing and a ferrule including a stub fiber disposed within and extending from a bore through the ferrule. The ferrule is generally at least partially disposed within and supported by the housing. The connector further includes a reversible actuator for reversibly and nondestructively terminating the inserted field fiber to the stub fiber. The reversible actuator includes a buffer clamp for engaging with the buffer to simultaneously provide reversible and nondestructive strain relief to the terminated field fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Shaun P. Brouwer, Vincent M. Barone, Scott R. Hartman, Andrew J. Stroede
  • Data center cabinet bonding stud
    Patent number: 7568871
    Abstract: A bonding stud for a data center cabinet comprises a body adapted to geometrically conform to a cage nut hole within the cabinet. The body may comprise opposing threaded studs and an annular shoulder that extends outward from the body to provide contact and bonding with ground strips used in connection with the data center cabinet. Projections formed between the shoulder and the sides of the body may penetrate the surface of the frame rails of the data center cabinet to provide a bond to the base metal of the frame rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., James M. Arredondo