Patents Assigned to ADC
  • Patent number: 7839623
    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) a circuit protection device; and (ii) a power output connection location. Bus bars connect front power inputs to the backplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Coffey, David Johnsen, Duane Sand, Bradley Blichfeldt
  • Patent number: 7838767
    Abstract: A modular housing wall (1) for telecommunications and data technology devices includes at least one covering element (2) for forming a flat wall section and at least one detent rail (10) for fixing the at least one covering element (2). One example covering element (2) has, at least in part, a U-shaped cross-section with detent elements. One example, detent rail (10) includes notches (13a). The detent elements (5) for hanging the covering element (2) on the detent rail (10) are brought into contact with the notches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Bernd Delakowitz
  • Patent number: 7837396
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Marcouiller
  • Patent number: 7840109
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Erik Gronvall
  • Patent number: 7839662
    Abstract: A power supply having a flyback topology includes a flyback transformer and a current sense circuit that outputs a current signal indicative of a current output by the power supply. The current sense circuit includes a current sense transformer coupled to the flyback transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: ADC DSL Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall L. Powers, Christopher Tad Ammann
  • Publication number: 20100290030
    Abstract: A sensor device for detecting a motion state of a motor vehicle. The sensor device includes at least one laser unit having a light source for emitting coherent light which is transmitted in the direction of a roadway surface, and an interference detector which is designed to detect at least one measurement variable which characterizes interference between the light scattered at the surface and the light of the light source. The measurement variable represents a speed component of the sensor device and/or a distance between the sensor device and the roadway surface. The laser unit is coupled to an evaluation device which is designed to determine, from the measurement variable, at least one variable which characterizes the motion state of the vehicle, in particular a speed component of the center of gravity of the vehicle, a rotational angle or a rotation rate of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicants: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG, ADC Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH, Continental Engineering Service GmbH
    Inventors: Stephan Groitzsch, Wilfried Mehr, Bernhard Schmidt, Matthias Schorn, Christian Gutmann, Stefan Stölzl, Frank Steinmeier, Artur Otto, Thomas Zuccaro
  • Publication number: 20100290746
    Abstract: A cable pass-thru assembly includes a fiber optic cable and a pass-thru fitting. The fiber optic cable includes an optical fiber and a strength member. The pass-thru fitting is adapted to receive the fiber optic cable. The pass-thru fitting includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve includes a thru-bore. The inner sleeve is disposed in the thru-bore of the outer sleeve. The strength member is compressed between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. A method for inserting a fiber optic cable in a pass-thru fitting includes inserting a fiber optic cable through a thru-bore of an outer sleeve and a bore of an inner sleeve. A strength member of the fiber optic cable is wrapped about the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve is advanced over the inner sleeve so that the strength member is compressed between the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Oscar Fernando Bran de León, James J. Solheid
  • Publication number: 20100290753
    Abstract: A fiber distribution system includes one or more fiber distribution hubs (FDHs) that provide interface at a splice panel and/or a termination panel between incoming fibers routed from a central office and outgoing fibers routed to network subscribers. Splice trays, termination modules, splitter modules, and storage modules can be incrementally added to the FDH. The termination modules, optical splitters, and storage modules can be provided on a swing frame chassis within the FDH cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Mao Nian Tang, Todd Loeffelholz, Hai Bin Lei
  • Publication number: 20100290741
    Abstract: A fiber optic connector and a fiber optic adapter are disclosed that are manually connectable and disconnectable with each other by a slideable latching means. The fiber optic connector includes an end defining a plug portion. The plug portion holds a ferrule and also directly engages a port on the fiber optic adapter. The plug portion includes a protrusion which also forms a latch catch. The port of the fiber optic adapter includes a flexible retention latch within a slot. The slot engages the protrusion and thus rotationally aligns the fiber optic connector and adapter. The flexible retention latch snaps into and out of the latch catch when the plug portion of the fiber optic connector is slid into and out of the port of the fiber optic adapter thus providing the slideable latching means. Angled retaining surfaces are provided on the retention latch and the latch catch that engage each other. Angles defining the angled retaining surfaces are chosen to provide desired holding and release characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan
  • Patent number: 7833090
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a ferrule assembly. The method including first and second polishing operations. The first polishing operation including polishing only the end face of a ferrule of an assembly. The second polishing operation including polishing only the optical fiber of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Yu Lu
  • Patent number: 7835611
    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 integrally formed as part of a removable adapter assembly. A method of mounting a telecommunications module within a chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
  • Publication number: 20100284662
    Abstract: A drop terminal mounting system includes a fiber drop terminal having a housing and a base attached to the housing. The housing includes an outer surface containing a plurality of receptacles and cooperatively defines an inner cavity with the base. The drop terminal mounting system further includes a bracket having a first fastening region and a second fastening region adapted to secure the drop terminal to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
  • Publication number: 20100284661
    Abstract: A retention chip for a splice tray includes a body having a first sidewall and an oppositely disposed second sidewall. The first and second sidewalls cooperatively define a slot that is adapted to receive a loose tube of a fiber optic cable. The first sidewall includes at least one lateral retainer and an axial retainer. The lateral retainer includes a base and a free end. The base is fixed to the first sidewall and the free end extends toward the second sidewall. The axial retainer is oriented generally perpendicular to the lateral retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: ADC Telecommuncations, Inc.
    Inventors: Oscar Fernando Bran de León, James J. Solheid
  • Publication number: 20100285693
    Abstract: A connecting strip (1) for telecommunications and mid-range communications technology includes a housing (2) and at least two contact elements (11). The contact element (11) includes a first contact (12) for the connection of wires or cables and a second contact (13) for contacting a printed circuit board. The second contact (13) takes the form of a press-fit pin contact or a tuning-fork contact. The first contact (12) is aligned towards the upper side (3) of the housing (2) and the second contact (13) is aligned towards the underside (4) of the housing (2). The first contacts (12) are arranged laterally offset from the longitudinal axis (L) of the housing (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Müller, Harald Klein, Heiko Neumetzler
  • Patent number: 7829787
    Abstract: A telecommunications system including a frame to which telecommunications equipment is mounted. Fiber cables exiting the equipment are routed upward along each of the right and left sides of the frame. The fiber cables routed along the right and left sides merge within a horizontal trough section of a cable exit assembly. The cable exit assembly is located adjacent to the top of the frame and defines a single common exit point at which the merged fiber cables exit the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Hruby, Glen Cordle
  • Patent number: 7828584
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-type connector (1) for printed circuit boards, comprising a two-part housing and a number of contact elements (10), the contact elements (10) each having two connection sides the one connection side being in the form of a contact for connecting wires and the other connection side being in the form of a pluggable contact for a printed circuit board, the contact element (10) further having an interface, via which surge protection elements can be connected, the housing being formed with receptacles (20, 21), into which two-pole surge arresters (24) are inserted, the interfaces of the contact plane (10) protruding into the receptacles (20, 21) and each making contact with a first pole of the surge arresters (24), contact being made with the other pole of the surge arresters (24) by means of a ground element, in each case two receptacles (20, 21) being arranged in the transverse direction (Q) of the housing, which receptacles are separated by a common wall (22), the contacts for con
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Heiko Neumetzler
  • Patent number: 7831125
    Abstract: A wall-mount distribution arrangement including a termination arrangement, a splicing arrangement, and a splitter arrangement. Each of the termination, splicing, and splitter arrangements being located within an interior of a wall-mount enclosure of the distribution arrangement. The arrangement further including a pivoting panel located within the interior of the wall-mount enclosure. The termination arrangement being mounted to a first side of the panel, one of the other of the splicing arrangement and the splitter arrangement being mounted to a second side of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, Thomas LeBlanc, Oscar Fernando Bran de Leon
  • Publication number: 20100278493
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic cable including an outer jacket having an elongated transverse cross-sectional profile defining a major axis and a minor axis. The transverse cross-sectional profile has a maximum width that extends along the major axis and a maximum thickness that extends along the minor axis. The maximum width of the transverse cross-sectional profile is longer than the maximum thickness of the transverse cross-sectional profile. The outer jacket also defines first and second separate passages that extend through the outer jacket along a lengthwise axis of the outer jacket. The second passage has a transverse cross-sectional profile that is elongated in an orientation extending along the major axis of the outer jacket. The fiber optic cable also includes a plurality of optical fibers positioned within the first passage a tensile strength member positioned within the second passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Wayne M. Kachmar
  • Publication number: 20100278498
    Abstract: A telecommunications module includes a main housing portion and a cover, the main housing portion defining a first sidewall, a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall, the cover defining a second sidewall when mounted on the main housing portion. An optical component located within the module receives an input signal from a signal input location of the housing and outputs an output signal toward a signal output location on the front wall. The telecommunications module is configured such that the signal input location can be selected to be either on the front wall or the rear wall of the main housing. The cover defines a protrusion extending from the second sidewall toward the main housing portion, the protrusion being selectively breakable to expose a recess on the front wall of the main housing portion that defines a signal input location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
  • Publication number: 20100278489
    Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jorg Adomeit