Patents Assigned to ADC
  • Patent number: 8073136
    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. The connectors are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, minimizing alien crosstalk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Bernard Hammond, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8073134
    Abstract: A network element comprises a power interface to receive power from a power communication medium; a service interface to provide a telecommunication service over a service communication medium; management interface to receive management data over one of the service communication medium and the power communication medium via at least one primitive; and a control module to monitor the at least one primitive and to control operation of the network element based on the at least one monitored primitive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: ADC DSL Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dieter H. Nattkemper, Kenneth L. Walker, III
  • Patent number: 8070112
    Abstract: A system including an overhead cable pathway structure and a cable storage device that mounts overhead to the cable pathway structure. The cable storage device including a storage spool and a cable pathway exit having a curved surface that guides excess cable exiting from the overhead cable pathway structure to the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Smrha, Hutch Coburn, Chad J. Sjodin, John Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8072752
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical cabinet (1) for receiving electrical and/or electronic and/or optoelectronic devices, in particular low-current distribution devices, which is particularly suited for installation outdoors, comprising an inner cabin (2) and an outer cabin (3), a first cooling channel (12) and a second cooling channel (23) being configured to be bordering externally on boundary surfaces (6) of the inner cabin (2) and separated from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Wantschik
  • Publication number: 20110291824
    Abstract: An in-vehicle image display apparatus, for use in a vehicle, which comprises a state detecting device that detects a state of surroundings of the vehicle; a display device that is provided at least in a window section of the vehicle and capable of displaying information over the window section; an image generating device that generates image data representing an image of the surroundings of the vehicle based on detection results from the state detecting device; and a display control device that makes the display device display the image represented by the image data generated by the image generating device. The image generating device includes a predicting and generating device that predicts and generates, with respect to an object to be detected about the vehicle, image data representing the object to be detected after a predetermined time period, based on the detection results from the state detecting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: ADC TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventor: Kaoru KIDO
  • Publication number: 20110291917
    Abstract: An in-vehicle image display apparatus comprising a state detecting device that detects a state of vehicle surroundings; a display device provided in at least in a window section of the vehicle and capable of displaying information; an image generating device that generates image data representing an image of the vehicle surroundings based on detection results; a display control device that makes the display device display the image represented by the image data generated by the image generating device; and a storage device that previously stores data representing an object to be detected which is detected by the state detecting device in the vehicle surroundings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: ADC TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventor: Kaoru KIDO
  • Publication number: 20110289760
    Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for attaching a connector to a fiber optic cable. As described herein, lengthwise slits are made into the jacket and the buffer tube of a fiber optic cable, thereby exposing interior segments of the optical fibers of the fiber optic cable. A loop is then made in the fiber optic cable at the slits. The ends of the optical fibers can then telescopically slide out the end of the fiber optic cable. When this happens, the exposed interior segments of the optical fibers slide out of the buffer tube and the jacket through the slits, forming a smaller loop within the loop. A connector may then be attached to the exposed ends of the optical fibers. When the fiber optic cable is unlooped, the exposed interior segments of the optical fibers slide back into the buffer tube and jacket. The jacket may then be resealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Marcouiller
  • Patent number: 8068711
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (1) for sleeves (20) with elastomer cable seals (28), comprising at least one tubular element (3) and a support element (2), the support element (2) comprising means for fastening the support element (2) to a lower housing part (21) of a sleeve (20) and to a method for introducing a fiber-optic cable into a sleeve (20) using an adapter (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Sielaff
  • Patent number: 8068712
    Abstract: A fiber distribution hub includes a cabinet; a termination region positioned within the interior of the cabinet; at least one termination module mounted in at least one opening defined at the termination region; fiber optic connectors coupled to termination adapters of the termination module; intermediate fibers extending rearwardly of the fiber optic connectors; and a multi-fiber connector terminating the intermediate fibers. The termination module includes a housing enclosing the termination adapters. One or more termination modules can be incrementally added to the fiber distribution hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Keith Millea, Tom Leblanc
  • Publication number: 20110285265
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications distribution cabinet having a cabinet housing in which a first swing frame and a second swing frame are pivotably mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Anderson, Craig M. Standish, Soutsada Vongseng
  • Publication number: 20110287661
    Abstract: A coaxial switching jack with a pair of coaxial assemblies mounted within a housing having a pair of front cable connection locations is disclosed. The coaxial assemblies each include a center conductor and an outer shield conductor. The center conductors are connected by a first spring and the shell conductors are connected by a second spring. Insertion of a coaxial cable connector within one of the front cable connection locations deflects the springs from the corresponding coaxial assembly and disconnects the center and shell conductors of the two assemblies. The jack may also be configured to provide an electrical connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly if a coaxial cable connector is inserted within the first coaxial assembly. The connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly may be through a resistor assembly allowing for selection of a desired electrical impedance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: M'hamed Anis Khemakhem, Cyle Petersen
  • Publication number: 20110286154
    Abstract: A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis; and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) an OR-ing diode; (ii) a circuit protection device; (iii) a microprocessor controlling the circuit protection device; and (iv) a power output connection location. A circuit option switch is located on each module for setting the current limits for each module. A control module is provided connected to the backplane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Bradley Blichfeldt
  • Publication number: 20110287670
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for RF matching of an RF plug connector (1), having a printed circuit board (3), with the printed circuit board having contact points (21-28) for RF contacts and contact points (31-38) for insulation-displacement contacts, with one contact point (21-28) for the RF contacts in each case being connected to a respective contact point (31-38) for the insulation-displacement contacts, and with capacitive coupling which causes near-end crosstalk occurring between the RF contacts, with at least one first conductor track (46), which is connected at only one end to a contact point (26) of an electrical contact, being arranged on the printed circuit board (3) and, together with at least one second conductor track (44) which is arranged on and/or in the printed circuit board (3), forming a capacitor (C46), with at least one frequency-dependent parameter of the arrangement being measured and being compared with a nominal parameter, and the conductor track (46) with which contact is made
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Bresche, Ulrich Hetzer
  • Publication number: 20110286712
    Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications frame is provided including panels having front and rear termination locations, the panels positioned on left and right sides of the frame. The frame includes vertical access for the rear cables. The frame further includes left and right vertical cable guides for the front patch cables. The frame further includes cable storage spools for the patch cables. The frame includes a horizontal passage linking the left and right panels and the cable guides. A portion of the frame defines splice tray holders and a central passage from the splice tray holders to the rear sides of the left and right panels. From a front of each panel, access to a rear of the panel is provided by the hinged panels. Alternatively, the panels can form connector modules with front termination locations and rear connection locations for connecting to the rear cables. The modules can house couplers, such as splitters, combiners, and wave division multiplexers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Curtis Lee Puetz, Gary E. Dusterhoft, David E. Rapp, Troy Anthony Veitenheimer, Thomas C. Tinucci, Matthew J. Holmberg
  • Publication number: 20110286708
    Abstract: A telecommunications cable including a main cable having a central buffer tube enclosed within a cable jacket and a ribbon stack positioned within the buffer tube. The main cable includes a cut region where a slot has been cut through the cable jacket and the buffer tube to provide access to the ribbon stack during manufacture of the telecommunication cable. A tether branches from the main cable at the cut region. The tether includes an optical fiber that is optically coupled to an optical fiber of the ribbon stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Erik Gronvall
  • Publication number: 20110286707
    Abstract: An example fiber optic cable includes an outer jacket having an elongated transverse cross-sectional profile defining a bowtie shape. The outer jacket defines at least first and second separate passages that extend through the outer jacket along a lengthwise axis of the outer jacket. The fiber optic cable includes a plurality of optical fibers positioned within the first passage and a tensile strength member positioned within the second passage. The tensile strength member has a highly flexible construction and a transverse cross-sectional profile that is elongated in the orientation extending along the major axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Wayne M. Kachmar
  • Patent number: 8063304
    Abstract: A cable protection cover for an enclosure is disclosed. The cable protection cover includes a cover shroud, a pivot bracket for attaching to the enclosure, and a pivot pin for pivotally attaching the cover shroud to the pivot bracket. The pivot bracket and the cover shroud form a cable access aperture providing a through access to an interface of the enclosure for one or more cables. The cable protection cover forms a protective barrier with the cover shroud in a closed position preventing the one or more cables from being disconnected from the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Martell, Michael J. Wayman
  • Patent number: 8064182
    Abstract: An overvoltage protection plug is disclosed. The plug includes a housing forming a body, a handle, and an insertion portion. The plug further includes a circuit board mounted at least partially within the body. A portion of the circuit board protrudes from the housing at the insertion portion and includes metallic connection pads configured for interconnection to a connection block. The plug also includes a gas tube mounted to the circuit board and residing within the housing, the gas tube electrically connected to the metallic connection pads by a plurality of circuit traces on the circuit board. The handle of the housing can extend rearward from a top edge of the housing. The body can include an interior cavity having generally parallel side walls including a thinned region surrounding the gas tube. A circuit connection block assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott K. Baker, Cyle Petersen
  • Publication number: 20110277292
    Abstract: The housing of a telecommunications cabinet can be replaced without recabling the internal components by removing a panel arrangement from a cable access region of the cabinet to reveal an open end of the cable access region that is continuous with the open side of the cabinet. The frame is uncoupled from the cabinet and the cabinet is slid away from the internal components. The fiber optic cables pass through the open end of the cable access region and through the open side of the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. LeBlanc, James J. Solheid, Cindy S. Walters, Matthew Holmberg
  • Publication number: 20110280521
    Abstract: A fiber optic connector includes a shroud, spring, ferrule mount, shrink tube, and ferrule. The connector terminates a fiber optic cable including an optical fiber and a strength member. The ferrule terminates the optical fiber and is mounted to the ferrule mount. The ferrule mount attaches to the strength member and includes an exterior retaining surface and a passage for the optical fiber. The shroud is mounted over the ferrule mount and includes an interior retaining surface. The exterior and the interior retaining surfaces engage to limit distal movement of the shroud relative to the ferrule mount and the attached cable. The spring engages the cable and the shroud and distally urges the shroud relative to the cable. The shrink tube forms a seal between the shroud and the cable and can proximally urge the shroud relative to the ferrule mount. This proximal urging is overcome by the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Wayne M. Kachmar