Patents Assigned to ADC
  • Publication number: 20080130688
    Abstract: Systems and methods for point-to-multipoint communications with CAS are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing CAS for a point-to-multipoint communication network comprises: providing a network having a first network interface adapted to communicate with a first fractional network interface and a second fractional network interface; mapping a first set of user-data timeslots of the first network interface to timeslots of the first fractional network interface and mapping a second set of user-data timeslots of the first network interface to timeslots of the second fractional network interface, the first set including a first N user-data timeslots and the second set including a next M user-data timeslots; mapping a first set of signaling bits associated with the first set of user-data timeslots with the first fractional network interface; and mapping a second set of signaling bits associated with the second set of user-data timeslots with the second fractional network interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: ADC DSL SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Joe Polland
  • Patent number: 7380992
    Abstract: A universal hybrid adapter includes a first housing part, a second housing part, and a sleeve. The first housing part has a receptacle end configured to receive a plug connector including a ferrule having a first diameter. The second housing part has a receptacle end configured to receive a plug connector including a ferrule having a second diameter different from the first diameter. A first end of the sleeve is configured to receive the ferrule having the first diameter and a second end of the sleeve is configured to receive the ferrule having the second diameter. The transition from the first end to the second end of the sleeve takes place at right angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Anne Kramer, Hans-Joachim Faika, Jorg Adomeit
  • Patent number: 7381098
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications jack including a housing having a port for receiving a plug. The jack also includes a plurality of contact springs adapted to make electrical contact with the plug when the plug is inserted into the port of the housing, and a plurality of wire termination contacts for terminating wires to the jack. The jack further includes a circuit board that electrically connects the contact springs to the wire termination contacts. The circuit board includes a multi-zone crosstalk compensation arrangement for reducing crosstalk at the jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Harold Hammond, Jr., David Patrick Murray, Ian Robert George
  • Patent number: 7381100
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Publication number: 20080125145
    Abstract: This communicator makes it possible for the user to do telephone, facsimile, and data communication at any location. On a pen input device, a space eye 2, a telephone control system, a facsimile control system, and a data transmission system are mounted. All of them are operated by an input pen 55 or the space eye 2. The pen input device is connected to a wireless telephone equipment 7, and can be connected to a desired party through the public communication channel. In order to make the most of the equipment of a GPS user, the GPS user device 8 is connected to the pen input device 3. The current location of the GPS user is found through the GPS user device 8, and the data on the current location is transmitted to the party. Further, to make this communicator usable in any country, it is provided with means to connect it to a wireless telephone network of an individual service area of the country.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Toshiharu Enmei
  • Publication number: 20080124039
    Abstract: A splitter module for a fiber distribution hub includes a main body with a first aperture configured to receive an input fiber entering the splitter module, and a second aperture configured for a plurality of distribution fibers exiting the splitter module. The splitter module also includes a fin configured to be received in a slot of a splitter tray of a fiber distribution hub, and a pin configured to engage a hole in the splitter tray. The fin is received in the slot, and the pin is received in the hole of the fiber distribution hub to couple the splitter module to the fiber distribution module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Gniadek, Tom LeBlanc, Yu Lu, Keith Millea, Randy Reagan
  • Publication number: 20080121047
    Abstract: A device for measuring a force exerted by a ferrule of a fiber optic connector includes a base including an adapter mount configured to accept one of a plurality of adapter assemblies, and a stage coupled to the base, the stage moving longitudinally with respect to the base. The device also includes a force gauge coupled to the stage, and an adapter assembly configured to be coupled to the adapter mount of the base, the adapter assembly defining an adapter configured to receive the fiber optic connector. The fiber optic connector is connected to the adapter assembly, and the force gauge measures the force exerted by the ferrule of the fiber optic connector. Systems and methods for measuring the force exerted by the ferrule of a fiber optic connector are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Bianchi, Ryan L. Lindquist
  • Publication number: 20080123514
    Abstract: Methods for multiframe alignment are provided. In one embodiment, a method comprises sharing upstream bandwidth capacity among a plurality of remote units in a manner that permits at least two of the remote units to transmit to a host at any one time using the upstream bandwidth capacity, the upstream bandwidth capacity provided by using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing with a plurality of tones; and causing at least one remote unit to adjust the timing of symbols transmitted on at least one of the plurality of tones in order to improve an alignment of multiframes received at the host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Geile, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Robert J. Kirscht, Michael J. Fort, Mark D. Elpers
  • Patent number: 7379642
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications cable having a layer constructed to resist post-extrusion shrinkage. The layer includes a plurality of discrete shrinkage-reduction members embedded within a base material. The shrinkage-reduction members can be made of a liquid crystal polymer. The disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing telecommunications cables having layers adapted to resist post-extrusion shrinkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne M. Kachmar
  • Patent number: 7377818
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure module for locking a female connector in a connecting socket, comprising a guide body, a spring and a cable fixing element, with the spring being able to act on the cable fixing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hetzer, Frank Moessner
  • Patent number: 7377697
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the coaxial connection of optical fibre cables, said device comprising a one-part coupling housing (10) provided with at least one catch recess, and a one-part sleeve receiving element (20) provided with at least one catch projection (21). Said catch recess comprises at least one catch hook (14) and at least one abutment (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
  • Publication number: 20080116153
    Abstract: A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a riser panel having an interface portion and a plurality of cable management devices. The interface portion having a plurality of shaped apertures. The cable management devices having attachments that correspond to the shaped apertures to secure the cable management devices to the panel at selected vertical and horizontal locations. The cable management assembly being configured to extend between two adjacent telecommunications racks or to couple to the end of a telecommunications rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications
    Inventors: Trevor Smith, James Solheid, Timothy Haataja, Michael Wentworth, David Rapp, Michael Follingstad, Michael Shorter
  • Publication number: 20080115958
    Abstract: A multi-twisted pair cable including a plurality of twisted pairs positioned within pockets of a filler. The filler including shaped elements having retaining members for retaining the twisted conductor pairs of the plurality within the pockets of the filler. At least one of the shaped elements of the filler having an end piece that creates a helical ridge in the jacket of the multi-twisted pair cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Spring Stutzman, Dave Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston, Scott Juengst
  • Publication number: 20080115959
    Abstract: A multi-pair cable having a double jacket, including an inner jacket and an outer jacket. The inner and outer jackets each including channels formed on an inner surface. The channeled double jacket of the cable reducing the occurrence of alien crosstalk between adjacent cables by reducing the overall dielectric constant of the cable and increasing the center-to-center distance between adjacent cables. The channeled double jacket of the cable still accommodating existing standard cable connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Spring Stutzman, Dave Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston, Kamlesh Patel
  • Publication number: 20080117600
    Abstract: A clamping system is disclosed that includes at least one rigid clamp member. The rigid clamp member has an angled surface operable to hold a structure against a mounting surface, and the rigid clamp member is configured to be attached to the mounting surface. The clamping system also includes at least one adjustable clamp member. The adjustable clamp member has an angled adjustable surface operable to hold the structure against the mounting surface. Additionally, the adjustable clamp member is configured to be attached to the mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Wayman, Eric s. Moreau, Jennifer L. Casey
  • Patent number: 7376321
    Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications frame is provided including termination modules positioned on left and right sides of the frame. The frame further includes left and right vertical cable guides. The frame includes a horizontal passage linking the left and right panels and the cable guides. The termination modules hold fiber optic modules with front termination locations. The fiber optic modules can house couplers, such as splitters, combiners, and wave length division multiplexers. A retention mechanism retains each fiber optic module in a partially removed position from the termination module. An adapter retainer may be removably mounted within an open front of the fiber optic modules, and a fiber optic module may include a plurality of rows of adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristofer J. Bolster, Heidi L. Miller
  • Patent number: 7376219
    Abstract: A splitter card having integral test access devices. The splitter card allows test access to be readily provided at any location where splitter cards are typically mounted (e.g., a splitter chassis).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy J. Witty, Glen Backes
  • Patent number: 7375284
    Abstract: A multi-pair cable having a plurality of twisted conductor pairs. The twisted conductor pairs each have an initial lay length that is different from that of the other twisted conductor pairs. The plurality of twisted conductor pairs defines a cable core. The core is twisted at a varying twist rate such that the cable core has a mean lay length of less than 2.5 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Spring Stutzman, Dave Wiekhorst, Frederick W. Johnston, Scott Juengst
  • Patent number: 7376322
    Abstract: A telecommunications assembly including a housing and a plurality of modules mounted within the housing. The modules includes a rear face in which is mounted at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the housing are positioned at least one fiber optic adapters. Inserting the module through a front opening of the housing at a mounting location positions the connector of the module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the housing. The adapters within the interior of the housing are mounted to a removable holder. A method of mounting a telecommunications module within a chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Ponharith Nhep, Trevor Smith
  • Patent number: RE40358
    Abstract: An outside plant fiber distribution apparatus includes a frame member and a plurality of fiber optic modules mounted to the frame member. The frame member includes upper and lower module mounting brackets. Each module includes a front and two mounting flanges, each mountable to one of the upper and lower module mounting brackets. At least one of the modules is configured as a connection module including a plurality of connection locations disposed along the front of the module. A rear of the module includes a cable notch region for receipt of a cable. At least one of the modules defines a storage module including first and second spools. In an interconnect system, the storage module includes a cable clamp for holding a second cable, the cables are connected through the connection locations of the connection module. In a cross-connect system, two connection modules are provided, and patch cords are used to connect the fronts of the connection modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Thompson, Brian L. Johnson, Anthony L. Tischler