Patents Assigned to ADC
  • Publication number: 20080237408
    Abstract: An apparatus for managing cables and configured to attach to a side of an electronic device is disclosed. The apparatus has a first planar member which has a plurality of attach points that match a plurality of attach points on an electronic device. The first planar member defines an aperture at least as large as a cable to be attached to the electronic device. The apparatus also has a second planar member parallel to the first planar member. The second planar member has a plurality of attach points that match a plurality of attach points on the electronic device. Additionally, the apparatus has a first support bar connected to and positioned normal to the first planar member and the second planar member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ADC DSL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. McClellan, Deborah H. Heller, James Xavier Torok, Dale Krisher
  • Publication number: 20080239632
    Abstract: An electronic equipment apparatus is provided. The electronic equipment apparatus includes an enclosure for holding electronic equipment. The electronic equipment apparatus also includes a hinged pivot mount, wherein the enclosure is rotatably coupled to the hinged pivot mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Wayman
  • Publication number: 20080237420
    Abstract: A reconfigurable mounting bracket is disclosed. The bracket includes a first face plate configured to attach to an enclosure, a first flange that extends perpendicularly from a first end of the first face plate, and a second flange that extends perpendicularly from a second end of the first face plate, the second flange extending in an opposing direction from the first flange. The reconfigurable mounting bracket accommodates a plurality of attachment options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Wayman, Jennifer L. Casey
  • Publication number: 20080239673
    Abstract: An apparatus for transferring heat between two corner surfaces is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for transferring heat between two corner surfaces is provided. The apparatus comprises a heat transfer body comprising: a first heat conducting side; a second heat conducting side intersecting with the first heat conducting side to form a corner; and a contact face oriented at an acute angle relative the first and second side. The apparatus further comprises at least one wedge having a slip face oriented at an angle configured to interface with the contact face; and at least one fastener configured to apply a force to the at least one wedge. The wedge is configured to translate the force applied by the fastener into a first component in a direction normal to the first heat conducting side and a second component in a direction normal to the second heat conducting side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Wayman
  • Publication number: 20080239674
    Abstract: An apparatus for containing objects, such as electronic circuit cards, and a method for making the same, the apparatus having a housing; at least one case disposed within the housing, the case adapted to confine the objects to different locations within the housing and comprising a frame, the region within the frame divided into two regions by a first partition, each of the two regions divided into a plurality of sections by a plurality of second partitions, each of the second partitions thermally coupled to the frame and the first partition, each of the sections divided into a plurality of slots, each slot having an object disposed therein for thermal contact between the first partition, a second partition, and one of a second partition and the frame; and at least one heat sink adapted to absorb heat from the case, the heat sink thermally coupled to the case and the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ADC DSL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Gustine, Charles G. Ham, Michael Sawyer, Fredrick Daniels, Michelle Bishop, Lane King, Matthew Kusz
  • Publication number: 20080240164
    Abstract: A unit for use in a communication system comprises a communication module having an oscillator configured to generate a master clock signal; a plurality of conversion modules; and a distribution component configured to distribute the master clock signal from the communication module to each of the plurality of conversion modules. Each of the plurality of conversion modules comprises a filter configured to filter the master clock signal; and a converter configured to use the filtered master clock signal in converting between analog and digital signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Dean Zavadsky
  • Patent number: 7430626
    Abstract: A method for controlling bi-directional data transfers in an electronic circuit is provided. The method involves when a first of at least two data signals is activated as an originating data signal prior to a second of the at least two data signals: allowing only a device associated with the first of the at least two data signals to be a signal source, and causing a device associated with the second of the at least two data signals to enter a receive state as a signal sink. The method further involves passing at least one bit of data from the signal source to the signal sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Hedin
  • Publication number: 20080233794
    Abstract: A patch cord including a connector attached to an end of a multi-pair cable. The connector including a threaded arrangement that engages a jacket of the multi-pair cable to secure the connector relative to the end of the multi-pair cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Clark, Loren Mattson, Douglas G. Elliot
  • Publication number: 20080227441
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a universal base station are provided. In one embodiment, a base station for processing a plurality of communications channels for up to a plurality of network operators comprises a transceiver module communicatively coupled to up to a plurality of network operators, the transceiver module configured to process a plurality of upstream communication channels and a plurality of downstream communication channels based on one or more wireless communication modulation protocols, each of the upstream and downstream communication channels associated with one of the network operators. The transceiver module is configured to output a combined downstream RF signal based on the downstream communication channels. The transceiver module is configured to output a plurality of upstream data packets based on the upstream communication channels, each upstream data packet of the plurality of upstream data packets associated with one of the up to a plurality of network operators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Hermel, Steven B. Stuart
  • Publication number: 20080227329
    Abstract: The invention relates to an insulation displacement plug-in connector for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing (45) and a number of contact elements (43), wherein the contact elements (43) each comprise an insulation displacement contact (54) for connecting cores and a pin contact (53) for making contact with a printed circuit board, wherein at least one extension (55) is arranged between the insulation displacement contact (54) and the pin contact (53).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Klein, Dominic Joseph Louwagie, Manfred Muller
  • Publication number: 20080226252
    Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Matthew D. Ferris
  • Publication number: 20080225691
    Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises: a receiver configured to receive a waveform comprising a plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals from at least two of a plurality of remotes, the carrier signals are modulated using an inverse Fourier transform; a transmitter; a processor coupled to the transmitter, the processor outputs data for transmission to the transmitter, the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data provided to the transmitter; a controller programmed to instruct the transmitter to transmit timing adjustments to the at least two of the plurality of remotes, the timing adjustments instruct the at least two of the plurality of remotes to adjust transmission timing so that transmitted symbols associated with frames of a predetermined multiframe structure are received in sequence from the at least two of the plurality of remotes based on the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P. Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lea Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C. Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark D. Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S. Russell, Calvin G. Nelson, Niranjan R. Samant, Joseph F. Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
  • Publication number: 20080225692
    Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises:a receiver configured to de-modulate symbols from at least one of a plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a transmitter configured to modulate symbols onto at least one of a plurality of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission by the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data transmitted by the transmitter; the processor programmed to encode upstream information using a forward error correction algorithm based on forward error correction parameters received by the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lea Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark D. Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S Russell, Calvin G Nelson, Niranjan R Samant, Joseph F Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
  • Publication number: 20080225806
    Abstract: A method to enable mobility while connected to an Internet protocol network comprises receiving a first data packet from a mobile node at a first mobile gateway in a mobile-gateway-communication network via a first access point and determining if a communication session is ongoing responsive to receiving the first data packet. When it is determined that a communication session is not ongoing, the first mobile gateway is established as a home mobile gateway for the duration of the communication session. When the mobile node connects to a second mobile gateway in the mobile-gateway-communication network via a second access point during the communication session, a tunnel is opened from the second mobile gateway to the home mobile gateway so that the communication session is maintained regardless of the protocol implemented by the mobile node and the access points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunication Israel Ltd.
    Inventors: Yair Arian, Raviv Zeev
  • Publication number: 20080225745
    Abstract: A network analysis device for a digital communication network includes a digitizer to digitize a waveform representing a signal to produce a plurality of digital samples indicative of the waveform. The signal is communicated on the network. The network analysis device also includes a processor operable to analyze the digital samples to identify signal events, determine analog characteristics of the signal events, and decode the signal events, which are digital communications between network devices, based on the data, to selectively predict a failure mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: WILLIAM M. RICHARDSON, LESLIE H. SWANSON, ASHWIN KOVUMMAL, SANDEEPAN MUKHERJEE
  • Publication number: 20080227340
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Incorporated
    Inventors: Darmon Debenedictis, Bernard Hammond, Robert Kenny, David Yanish
  • Publication number: 20080225690
    Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P. Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lea Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark D. Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S. Russell, Calvin G. Nelson, Niranjan R. Samant, Joseph F. Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
  • Patent number: 7426177
    Abstract: Systems and methods for bidirectional communication are provided. In one embodiment, a method for aligning communications from a plurality of remote units in a multipoint-to-point orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) communications comprises sending a first signal from a host unit to a first remote unit; receiving a second signal transmitted from the first remote unit in response to the first signal; generating at least one timing adjustment signal based at least in part on a round trip delay between the sending of the first signal and the receiving of the second signal; transmitting the timing adjustment signal to the first remote unit; wherein the timing adjustment signal instructs the first remote unit to delay OFDM transmission of data to improve alignment of multiframes at the host unit when communications are received at the host unit from the plurality of remote units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Geile, Jeffrey Brede
  • Patent number: D576956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek Sayres
  • Patent number: D577684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Sayres, Thomas C. Tinucci, Yilmaz Bayazit