Patents Assigned to Applied Optical Systems, Inc.
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Publication number: 20160070072Abstract: A system for providing a configurable hybrid electrical/optical connector assembly is disclosed. The system provides a connector housing, having a channel through which some connection between transmission elements is made. An insert cap is produced, securable to the housing within the channel. The insert cap has a plurality of universal channel apertures formed through it. An electrical channel insert is provided, and disposed within one of the plurality of channel apertures. The electrical channel insert is adapted to secure an electrical transmission element. An optical channel insert is also provided, and disposed within another of the plurality of channel apertures. The optical channel insert is adapted to secure an optical transmission element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Venkata R. Penumatcha, Vincent A. Wouters, Rodney M. Flower
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Patent number: 9126800Abstract: A cable reel/assembly is provided for storing, deploying, retrieving and transporting a cable assembly (having a cable and connectors). The cable reel includes a central hub and two side flanges constructed, in one embodiment, of composite plastic material having reinforcing material(s). An annular rim and spaced apart spoke sections in each side flange function to provide multiple carrying handles. A cable holding means is provided to restrain or hold portion(s) of a cable within an outer periphery of the cable reel. In one embodiment, a secondary hub (and third flange) adjacent the central hub is positioned and disposed within a side periphery defined by the annular rim of one of the side flanges enabling stacking together such that annular rims of respective cable reels may be in close or actual contact.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventor: Venkata R. Penumatcha
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Patent number: 8834042Abstract: A quick terminating fiber optic assembly and method of making same is provided. A pre-terminated fiber optic assembly having an optical fiber already terminated therein includes an exposed optical fiber. The exposed fiber is aligned and contacted with a second exposed optical fiber of another optical cable, and the two fibers are spliced. A sleeve is provided to cover and protect the splice and any exposed fibers. The sleeve secures the pre-terminated fiber optic termini to second optical fiber. This process terminates the second optical fiber at the termini in less time and with the same or similar tools as a conventional method of terminating optical fibers at a termini.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventor: Vincent A. Wouters
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Patent number: 8790140Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a first registered jack and a junction coupled to the first registered jack. These systems and methods also include a first source unit connected to the junction and a first layer encasing at least part of the first registered jack, the junction, and the first source unit. In addition, these systems and methods include an o-ring preventing surrounding the first layer and a housing encasing the first layer and the o-ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Raju Penumatcha, Vince A. Wouters
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Patent number: 8764309Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a fiber optic connection with an alignment chamber. In the alignment chamber is a first fiber optic terminal and a second fiber optic terminal coupled to the first fiber optic terminal. In addition, a securing mechanism is placed within the alignment chamber and forces the first fiber optic terminal and second fiber optic terminal together. Also in this embodiment an ejection mechanism is disclosed that ejects the first fiber optic terminal upon the removal of the securing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventor: Vincent A. Wouters
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Publication number: 20140178008Abstract: Blank insert caps (pin/socket type) for use in a connector/assembly are partially manufactured or pre-formed to a generic or universal state having a plurality of prospective terminal/contacts. Minimal subsequent processing (performed when desired) configures the blank insert cap into a hybrid insert cap having a desired combination of electrical and fiber optic pin terminals (in the case of pin-style insert cap) or electrical and fiber optic socket terminals (in the case of socket-style insert caps). The blank insert caps include partially formed structures that, when further processed by removal of specific material, are configured into a receptacle for receiving the desired terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Venkata R. Penumatcha, Vincent A. Wouters, Rodney M. Flower
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Publication number: 20140001305Abstract: A cable reel or cable reel assembly is provided for storing, deploying, retrieving and transporting a cable assembly (having a cable and connectors). The cable reel includes a central hub and two side flanges constructed, in one embodiment, of composite plastic material having reinforcing material(s). An annular rim and spaced apart spoke sections in each side flange function to provide multiple carrying handles. In a specific embodiment, a secondary hub (and third flange) adjacent the central hub is positioned and disposed within a side periphery defined by the annular rim of one of the side flanges enabling two cable reels to be stacked together such that the annular rims of respective cable reels may be in close or actual contact. In another embodiment, a retractable handle is disposed within the side periphery when in the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Venkata R. Penumatcha, Vincent A. Wouters, Rodney M. Flower
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Publication number: 20130260614Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a first registered jack and a junction coupled to the first registered jack. These systems and methods also include a first source unit connected to the junction and a first layer encasing at least part of the first registered jack, the junction, and the first source unit. In addition, these systems and methods include an o-ring preventing surrounding the first layer and a housing encasing the first layer and the o-ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Raju Penumatcha, Vince A. Wouters
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Patent number: 8480023Abstract: A cable reel or cable reel assembly is provided for storing, deploying, retrieving and transporting a cable assembly (having a cable and connectors). The cable reel includes a central hub and two side flanges constructed, in one embodiment, of composite plastic material having reinforcing material(s). An annular rim and spaced apart spoke sections in each side flange function to provide multiple carrying handles. In a specific embodiment, a secondary hub (and third flange) adjacent the central hub is positioned and disposed within a side periphery defined by the annular rim of one of the side flanges enabling two cable reels to be stacked together such that the annular rims of respective cable reels may be in close or actual contact. In another embodiment, a retractable handle is disposed within the side periphery when in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Venkata R. Penumatcha, Vincent A. Wouters, Rodney M. Flower
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Patent number: 8410520Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a first registered jack and a junction coupled to the first registered jack. These systems and methods also include a first source unit connected to the junction and a first layer encasing at least part of the first registered jack, the junction, and the first source unit. In addition, these systems and methods include an o-ring preventing surrounding the first layer and a housing encasing the first layer and the o-ring.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Raju Penumatcha, Vince Wouters
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Publication number: 20130071065Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a fiber optic connection with an alignment chamber. In the alignment chamber is a first fiber optic terminal and a second fiber optic terminal coupled to the first fiber optic terminal. In addition, a securing mechanism is placed within the alignment chamber and forces the first fiber optic terminal and second fiber optic terminal together. Also in this embodiment an ejection mechanism is disclosed that ejects the first fiber optic terminal upon the removal of the securing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventor: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 8267594Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a fiber optic connection with an alignment chamber. In the alignment chamber is a first fiber optic terminal and a second fiber optic terminal coupled to the first fiber optic terminal. In addition, a securing mechanism is placed within the alignment chamber and forces the first fiber optic terminal and second fiber optic terminal together. Also in this embodiment an ejection mechanism is disclosed that ejects the first fiber optic terminal upon the removal of the securing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventor: Vincent A. Wouters
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Publication number: 20120148196Abstract: A system for providing a configurable hybrid electrical/optical connector assembly is disclosed. The system provides a connector housing, having a channel through which some connection between transmission elements is made. An insert cap is produced, securable to the housing within the channel. The insert cap has a plurality of universal channel apertures formed through it. An electrical channel insert is provided, and disposed within one of the plurality of channel apertures. The electrical channel insert is adapted to secure an electrical transmission element. An optical channel insert is also provided, and disposed within another of the plurality of channel apertures. The optical channel insert is adapted to secure an optical transmission element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: APPLIED OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INCInventors: Venkata R. Penumatcha, Vincent A. Wouters, Rodney M. Flower
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Publication number: 20120115360Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a first registered jack and a junction coupled to the first registered jack. These systems and methods also include a first source unit connected to the junction and a first layer encasing at least part of the first registered jack, the junction, and the first source unit. In addition, these systems and methods include an o-ring preventing surrounding the first layer and a housing encasing the first layer and the o-ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: APPLIED OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Raju Penumatcha, Vince Wouters
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Patent number: 8074916Abstract: A cable reel or cable reel assembly is provided for storing, deploying, retrieving and transporting a cable assembly (having a cable and connectors). The cable reel includes a central hub and two side flanges constructed, in one embodiment, of composite plastic material having reinforcing material(s). An annular rim and spaced apart spoke sections in each side flange function to provide multiple carrying handles. In a specific embodiment, a secondary hub (and third flange) adjacent the central hub is positioned and disposed within a side periphery defined by the annular rim of one of the side flanges enabling two cable reels to be stacked together such that the annular rims of respective cable reels may be in close or actual contact. In another embodiment, a retractable handle is disposed within the side periphery when in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Venkata R. Penumatcha, Vincent A. Wouters, Rodney M. Flower
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Publication number: 20100323546Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a first registered jack and a junction coupled to the first registered jack. These systems and methods also include a first source unit connected to the junction and a first layer encasing at least part of the first registered jack, the junction, and the first source unit. In addition, these systems and methods include an o-ring preventing surrounding the first layer and a housing encasing the first layer and the o-ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: APPLIED OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Raju Penumatcha, Vince A. Wouters
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Publication number: 20100209051Abstract: Blank insert caps (pin/socket type) for use in a connector/assembly are partially manufactured or pre-formed to a generic or universal state having a plurality of prospective terminal/contacts. Minimal subsequent processing (performed when desired) configures the blank insert cap into a hybrid insert cap having a desired combination of electrical and fiber optic pin terminals (in the case of pin-style insert cap) or electrical and fiber optic socket terminals (in the case of socket-style insert caps). The blank insert caps include partially formed structures that, when further processed by removal of specific material, are configured into a receptacle for receiving the desired terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Venkata R. Penumatcha, Vincent A. Wouters, Rodney M. Flower
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Publication number: 20090238520Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a fiber optic connection with an alignment chamber. In the alignment chamber is a first fiber optic terminal and a second fiber optic terminal coupled to the first fiber optic terminal. In addition, a securing mechanism is placed within the alignment chamber and forces the first fiber optic terminal and second fiber optic terminal together. Also in this embodiment an ejection mechanism is disclosed that ejects the first fiber optic terminal upon the removal of the securing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: APPLIED OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Vincent A. Wouters
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Patent number: D702536Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Venkata R. Penumatcha, Vincent A. Wouters, Rodney M. Flower
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Patent number: D741693Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Applied Optical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Venkata R. Penumatcha, Vincent A. Wouters, Rodney M. Flower