Patents Assigned to ADC Incorporated
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Publication number: 20090266577Abstract: The present invention relates to cables made of twisted conductor pairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to twisted pair communication cables for high-speed data communications applications. A twisted pair including at least two conductors extends along a generally longitudinal axis, with an insulation surrounding each of the conductors. The conductors are twisted generally longitudinally along the axis. A cable includes at least two twisted pairs and a filler. At least two of the cables are positioned along generally parallel axes for at least a predefined distance. The cables are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, limiting at least a subset of the following: impedance deviations, signal attenuation, and alien crosstalk along the predefined distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Robert Kenny, Stuart Reeves, Keith Ford, John W. Grosh, Spring Stutzman, Roger Anderson, David Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston
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Publication number: 20090086960Abstract: A system and method for delivering digital subscriber line (DSL) service to a subscriber from a remote terminal of a telephone network. Included is a first route for delivering a telephone signal to the subscriber, and a second route for passing the telephone signal through a DSL system before delivering the signal to the subscriber. A disrupter is then used to selectively activate either the first or second route.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Bryan K. Kennedy, Richard Wolf
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Patent number: 7511221Abstract: A cable is disclosed including at least one conductor, a polymeric insulator surrounding the conductor, the insulator defining a plurality of insulator channels having lengths that run along the length of the conductor. The cable also includes a jacket surrounding the insulator, the jacket also defining a plurality of channels having lengths that run along the length of the jacket.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: ADC IncorporatedInventors: David Wiekhorst, Robert Kenny
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Patent number: 7510438Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, the methods and systems relate to isolation and compensation techniques for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors for use with high-speed data cabling. A frame can be configured to receive a number of connectors. Shield structures may be positioned to isolate at least a subset of the connectors from one another. The connectors can be positioned to move at least a subset of the connectors away from alignment with a common plane. A signal compensator may be configured to adjust a data signal to compensate for alien crosstalk. The connectors are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, minimizing alien crosstalk.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Bernard Hammond, Jr., Robert Kenny, David Yanish, Damon Debenedictis, Lyle Stahle, Timothy Takala, Terrence Ward
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Patent number: 7511225Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. The conductor (12) extends along a longitudinal axis and an insulation (14, 14<1>) surrounds the conductor (12). At least one channel (16, 16<1>) in the insulation (14, 14<1>) extends generally along the longitudinal axis to form an insulated conductor. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved insulated conductors are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2003Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: ADC IncorporatedInventors: David Wiekhorst, Spring Stutzman, Jeff Sutzman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Jim L. Dickman, Robert Kenny
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Publication number: 20090025958Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: ADC IncorporatedInventors: David Wiekhorst, Robert Kenny, Jeff Stutzman, Jim L. Dickman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Spring Stutzman
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Publication number: 20080227340Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, the methods and systems relate to isolation and compensation techniques for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors for use with high-speed data cabling. A frame can be configured to receive a number of connectors. Shield structures may be positioned to isolate at least a subset of the connectors from one another. The connectors can be positioned to move at least a subset of the connectors away from alignment with a common plane. A signal compensator may be configured to adjust a data signal to compensate for alien crosstalk.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Darmon Debenedictis, Bernard Hammond, Robert Kenny, David Yanish
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Publication number: 20080113561Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, the methods and systems relate to isolation and compensation techniques for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors for use with high-speed data cabling. A frame can be configured to receive a number of connectors. Shield structures may be positioned to isolate at least a subset of the connectors from one another. The connectors can be positioned to move at least a subset of the connectors away from alignment with a common plane. A signal compensator may be configured to adjust a data signal to compensate for alien crosstalk. The connectors are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, minimizing alien crosstalk.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Bernard Hammond, Robert Kenny, David Yanish, Damon Debenedictis, Lyle Stahle, Timothy Takala, Terrence Ward
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Publication number: 20080066944Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: ADC IncorporatedInventors: David Wiekhorst, Robert Kenny, Jeff Stutzman, Jim Dickman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Spring Stutzman
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Publication number: 20080070442Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, the methods and systems relate to isolation and compensation techniques for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors for use with high-speed data cabling. A frame can be configured to receive a number of connectors. Shield structures may be positioned to isolate at least a subset of the connectors from one another. The connectors can be positioned to move at least a subset of the connectors away from alignment with a common plane. A signal compensator may be configured to adjust a data signal to compensate for alien crosstalk. The connectors are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, minimizing alien crosstalk.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Bernard Hammond, Robert Kenny, David Yanish, Damon Debenedictis, Lyle Stahle, Timothy Takala, Terrence Ward
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Patent number: 7329815Abstract: The present invention relates to cables made of twisted conductor pairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to twisted pair communication cables for high-speed data communications applications. A twisted pair including at least two conductors extends along a generally longitudinal axis, with an insulation surrounding each of the conductors. The conductors are twisted generally longitudinally along the axis. A cable includes at least two twisted pairs and a filler. At least two of the cables are positioned along generally parallel axes for at least a predefined distance. The cables are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, limiting at least a subset of the following: impedance deviations, signal attenuation, and alien crosstalk along the predefined distance.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Robert Kenny, Stuart Reeves, Keith Ford, John W. Grosh, Spring Stutzman, Roger Anderson, David Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston
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Publication number: 20070274508Abstract: A system and method for delivering digital subscriber line (DSL) service to a subscriber from a remote terminal of a telephone network. Included is a first route for delivering a telephone signal to the subscriber, and a second route for passing the telephone signal through a DSL system before delivering the signal to the subscriber. A disrupter is then used to selectively activate either the first or second route.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: ADC INCORPORATEDInventors: Bryan Kennedy, Richard Wolf
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Publication number: 20070258581Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, the methods and systems relate to isolation and compensation techniques for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors for use with high-speed data cabling. A frame can be configured to receive a number of connectors. Shield structures may be positioned to isolate at least a subset of the connectors from one another. The connectors can be positioned to move at least a subset of the connectors away from alignment with a common plane. A signal compensator may be configured to adjust a data signal to compensate for alien crosstalk. The connectors are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, minimizing alien crosstalk.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: ADC IncorporatedInventor: Bernard Hammond
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Publication number: 20070248217Abstract: An interface device and method for testing a telecommunication circuit by utilizing a test cord that has a first end that is integrated with the interface device and a second end that terminates with a test connector. Upon insertion of the test connector into a test port of a connectivity block, the interface device may be configured to allow for monitoring of the telecommunication circuit, without disrupting the circuit. Similarly, the interface device may be configured to disrupt the telecommunication circuit and allow a user to examine both sides of the circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: ADC IncorporatedInventors: John Matuszewski, Jeffrey Blatnik, Richard Wolf
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Patent number: 7238886Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved cable comprising a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors and a jacket in which the twisted pairs of conductors are located. The jacket defines an interior passage that extends along a length of the jacket, the interior passage including a central air region and a peripheral air region. The plurality of twisted pairs of conductors are positioned within the central air region. The peripheral air region of the interior passage includes a plurality of air channels that are circumferentially spaced relative to one another about the central air region of the interior passage. The channels are in fluid communication with the air in the central air region of the interior passage. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved cable are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: ADC IncorporatedInventors: David Wiekhorst, Spring Stutzman, Jeff Stutzman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Jim L. Dickman, Robert Kenny
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Patent number: 7232340Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, an apparatus for reducing crosstalk in the form of a termination cap for a connector is disclosed. The cap is manufactured of a material configured to minimize transmission of electrical signal away from its intended path. The cap is constructed to fit about a jack that includes a port for receiving a plug, spring contacts for making electrical contact with the plug, and insulation displacement contacts housed in an insulation displacement contact housing. The cap is constructed to form a shield structure along a top, a back, and two sides of the insulation displacement contact housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Bernard Hammond, Jr., Robert Kenny, David Yanish, Damon Debenedictis, Lyle Stahle, Timothy Takala, Terrence Ward
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Patent number: 7220918Abstract: The present invention relates to cables made of twisted conductor pairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to twisted pair communication cables for high-speed data communications applications. A twisted pair including at least two conductors extends along a generally longitudinal axis, with an insulation surrounding each of the conductors. The conductors are twisted generally longitudinally along the axis. A cable includes at least two twisted pairs and a filler. At least two of the cables are positioned along generally parallel axes for at least a predefined distance. The cables are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, limiting at least a subset of the following: impedance deviations, signal attenuation, and alien crosstalk along the predefined distance.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Robert Kenny, Stuart Reeves, Keith Ford, John W. Grosh, Spring Stutzman, Roger Anderson, David Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston
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Patent number: 7220919Abstract: The present invention relates to cables made of twisted conductor pairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to twisted pair communication cables for high-speed data communications applications. A twisted pair including at least two conductors extends along a generally longitudinal axis, with an insulation surrounding each of the conductors. The conductors are twisted generally longitudinally along the axis. A cable includes at least two twisted pairs and a filler. At least two of the cables are positioned along generally parallel axes for at least a predefined distance. The cables are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, limiting at least a subset of the following: impedance deviations, signal attenuation, and alien crosstalk along the predefined distance.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Robert Kenny, Stuart Reeves, Keith Ford, John W. Grosh, Spring Stutzman, Roger Anderson, David Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston
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Patent number: 7214880Abstract: A wire is disclosed including a component extending along a longitudinal axis and including at least one first channel extending generally along the longitudinal axis. The component is selected from a conductor, insulation, a jacket or combinations thereof to form a channeled component. Where the channeled component consists of insulation, an outer peripheral surface of the conductor forms one side of the at least one first channel. The at least one first channel is configured to provide at least improved electrical characteristics for communications along the wire.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: ADC IncorporatedInventors: David Wiekhorst, Robert Kenny, Jeff Stutzman, Jim L. Dickman, Scott Juengst, Fred Johnston, Spring Stutzman
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Patent number: 7214884Abstract: The present invention relates to cables made of twisted conductor pairs. More specifically, the present invention relates to twisted pair communication cables for high-speed data communications applications. A twisted pair including at least two conductors extends along a generally longitudinal axis, with an insulation surrounding each of the conductors. The conductors are twisted generally longitudinally along the axis. A cable includes at least two twisted pairs and a filler. At least two of the cables are positioned along generally parallel axes for at least a predefined distance. The cables are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, limiting at least a subset of the following: impedance deviations, signal attenuation, and alien crosstalk along the predefined distance.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2003Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: ADC IncorporatedInventors: Robert Kenny, Stuart Reeves, Keith Ford, John W. Grosh, Spring Stutzman, Roger Anderson, David Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston