Patents Assigned to ADC
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Publication number: 20080130688Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: ADC DSL SYSTEMS INC.Inventor: Joe Polland
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Patent number: 7380992Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Anne Kramer, Hans-Joachim Faika, Jorg Adomeit
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Patent number: 7381098Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Bernard Harold Hammond, Jr., David Patrick Murray, Ian Robert George
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Patent number: 7381100Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
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Publication number: 20080125145Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: ADC Technology Inc.Inventor: Toshiharu Enmei
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Publication number: 20080124039Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Jeff Gniadek, Tom LeBlanc, Yu Lu, Keith Millea, Randy Reagan
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Publication number: 20080121047Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Bianchi, Ryan L. Lindquist
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Publication number: 20080123514Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Geile, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Robert J. Kirscht, Michael J. Fort, Mark D. Elpers
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Patent number: 7379642Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Wayne M. Kachmar
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Patent number: 7377818Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Ulrich Hetzer, Frank Moessner
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Patent number: 7377697Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
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Publication number: 20080116153Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: ADC TelecommunicationsInventors: Trevor Smith, James Solheid, Timothy Haataja, Michael Wentworth, David Rapp, Michael Follingstad, Michael Shorter
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Publication number: 20080115958Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Spring Stutzman, Dave Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston, Scott Juengst
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Publication number: 20080115959Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Spring Stutzman, Dave Wiekhorst, Fred Johnston, Kamlesh Patel
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Publication number: 20080117600Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Wayman, Eric s. Moreau, Jennifer L. Casey
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Patent number: 7376321Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Kristofer J. Bolster, Heidi L. Miller
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Patent number: 7376219Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Amy J. Witty, Glen Backes
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Patent number: 7375284Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Spring Stutzman, Dave Wiekhorst, Frederick W. Johnston, Scott Juengst
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Patent number: 7376322Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Ponharith Nhep, Trevor Smith
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Patent number: RE40358Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Thompson, Brian L. Johnson, Anthony L. Tischler