Patents Assigned to Panduit Corp.
  • Patent number: 12712526
    Abstract: A high voltage pulse power delivery system is provided that includes dedicated safety features including fault detection and fault management. Alongside normal communications cabling, the pulse power delivery system provides remote power over standard multi-conductor cabling without dedicated conduit or separation. This simplifies installation of equipment, increases overall speed of deployment, and significantly reduces cost for deployment. The pulse power delivery system is further configured to transport power through a pulse current waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2026
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Masud Bolouri-Saransar, William W. Kidd, Walid Balid
  • Patent number: 12713550
    Abstract: An equipment rail mounted in a data center cabinet to support rack mounted equipment in the data center cabinet. The equipment rail includes a first section and a second section. A finger mounting bracket is secured to the second section of the equipment rail. The finger mounting bracket has a first member with sidewalls and a second member parallel to the first member. The distal ends of the sidewalls engage the equipment rail to form an open area between the first member and the second section of the equipment rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2026
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Tomasz K. Waz
  • Publication number: 20260227006
    Abstract: A cable protection system is provided that includes mating features for enabling efficient and effective assembly around a cable to be protected. The mating features provide specified hold strengths and releasable features for enabling installers to release the mating features as desired at a later time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2026
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Rodney G. Rouleau, Francis C. Cheo, Joseph D. Cicero, Nicholas M. Molenhouse, Kevin L. Nelson, Nahee Park, Chulmin Park, Jung Hoon Shin, Jian Sun, David J. Sylvester, Steven A. Szczyrk, Mary G. Treacy
  • Publication number: 20260229808
    Abstract: A modular multi-tap system has a plurality of modules wherein each module of the plurality of modules has a metallic inner housing and a plastic outer housing. The plastic outer housing leaves the sides of the inner housing uncovered and has dovetail features which enable modules to be connected to each other in a manner that allows the uncovered sides of the inner housing to make metal-to-metal contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2025
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Crouse, Jonathan Thompson
  • Publication number: 20260229810
    Abstract: A modular multi-tap system has a plurality of modules wherein each module of the plurality of modules has a conductive metal block and an insulating housing. The insulating housing leaves the sides of uncovered. The conductive metal block has a common power conductor thru-hole which allows multiple modules to be ganged together by inserting the power common conductor through the thru-holes of all of the modules and then be engaged by setscrews in the modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2026
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Crouse, Jonathan Thompson, Thuc K. Vu, Rodney G. Rouleau, Janina B. Nebes, Philip W. Seils, David J. Sylvester
  • Publication number: 20260229798
    Abstract: A modular multi-tap system has a plurality of modules wherein each module of the plurality of modules has a metallic inner housing and a plastic outer housing. The plastic outer housing leaves the sides of the inner housing uncovered and has dovetail features which enable modules to be connected to each other in a manner that allows the uncovered sides of the inner housing to make metal-to-metal contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2025
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Crouse, Jonathan Thompson, Thuc K. Vu, Rodney G. Rouleau, Janina B. Nebes
  • Publication number: 20260212145
    Abstract: A cable management system includes multiple cables, each having a unique identifier associated therewith and each including first and second barcodes including the unique identifier, the first barcode located proximate a first end of the cable, the second barcode located proximate a second end of the cable. The system also includes a barcode scanner to scan barcodes of the cables, the barcode scanner including a clip to receive one of the cables. The system also includes a mobile computing device having a processor, data storage medium, communication unit, and user interface including a display. The mobile computing device is configured to receive via the user interface first end location information for a first cable, receive from the barcode scanner the first barcode of the first cable, and save and display the first end location information in association with the unique identifier of the first cable included in the first barcode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Marley, Brian L. Kelly, Frank J. Graczyk, Daniel E. Host, Shawn T. Kemp, Andrew J. Stroede
  • Patent number: 12681242
    Abstract: A high-density fiber cassette and enclosure for installing the cassette are part of a cable management system. The cassette provides a more efficient design enabling installation of additional fiber connecter adapters, thus resulting in high fiber connector density within a given RU space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor, Benjamin J. Berridge, Max W. Hibner, Gregory L. Kuffel
  • Patent number: 12681254
    Abstract: A fiber management system includes a tray and a plurality of cassettes. The tray includes a set of rails and a tray body that is slidable along the set of rails. The tray body has a longitudinal portion extending in parallel with the set of rails and a lateral portion extending with an opening that provides access to the tray. Each of the cassettes has a plurality of ports at a first side of the cassette to support fiber optic connectors, and the plurality of cassettes are arranged on the tray with the first sides facing at least a portion of the longitudinal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Brian L. Kelly, Kevin A. Marley, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Richard A Marcus, Matthew C. Isoda, Federick R. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20260196745
    Abstract: A radial lever connector is disclosed that includes a plurality of lever connectors centered around a central bus bridge conductor. Each of the lever connectors includes a corresponding wire channel for inserting a wire conductor, where the wire channels lead towards the central bus bridge conductor, so that all wire conductors that are inserted into their respective wire channel may be electrically coupled to each other via connection with the central bus bridge conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2025
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Philip W. Seils
  • Patent number: 12671392
    Abstract: A high voltage pulse power delivery system is provided that includes dedicated safety features including fault detection and fault management. Alongside normal communications cabling, the pulse power delivery system provides remote power over standard multi-conductor cabling without dedicated conduit or separation. This simplifies installation of equipment, increases overall speed of deployment, and significantly reduces cost for deployment. The pulse power delivery system is further configured to transport power through a pulse current waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Masud Bolouri-Saransar, William W. Kidd, Walid Balid
  • Patent number: 12671213
    Abstract: A rear wire cover assembly for a keystone style punchdown jack has a shield wrap and an opening configured to allow the rear wire cover assembly to move in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the cable such as to partially enclose the cable and also such as to allow the rear wire cover assembly to move along the axis of the cable to engage a rear of the keystone style punchdown jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Roman J. Churnovic, Robert E. Fransen
  • Publication number: 20260177771
    Abstract: A high-density fiber management system enables a high density of fiber cables to be managed and routed within a known dimensional area. The high-density fiber management system includes a patch panel and modules for installation into the patch panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2026
    Publication date: June 25, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Kuffel, Jeremy S. Parrish
  • Publication number: 20260169228
    Abstract: A hybrid fiber and electrical connector is provided that includes signal transmission components for providing a compact form, while also providing effective signal transmission is disclosed. When the hybrid connector includes a pigtail, a termination tube is further included for covering an protecting fusion joints between the pigtail and a hybrid cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2025
    Publication date: June 18, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Yu Huang, Ryan N. Murphy, Thomas M. Sedor, Jose M. Castro, Bulent Kose, Satish I. Patel, Benjamin S. Novak, Richard A. Rago, Frank J. Dundek, Kevin A. Marley
  • Publication number: 20260171725
    Abstract: A 2-pole keyed safety connector is provided that is designed to reduce the chance of incorrect connections between connectors. The safety connector is configured to achieve these safety features by utilizing uniquely shaped keyed connector pairs that enable connections between the intended designated mating pair connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2025
    Publication date: June 18, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Sahar Ramahi, Rodney G. Rouleau, Russell K. Morrow, Steven J. Baskerville, Thuc K. Vu, Gabriela R. Sims
  • Publication number: 20260171684
    Abstract: A 2-pole keyed insulation piercing connector (IPC) is disclosed for enabling proper mating connections. The 2-pole keyed IPC is further configured to provide weather tight protection from moisture intrusion provide UV resistant protection. Within a polar panel installation system, the 2-pole keyed IPC is used to connect both positive and negative poles of polar panel strings to the positive and negative main run cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2025
    Publication date: June 18, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Russell K. Morrow, Rodney G. Rouleau, Sahar Ramahi, Steven J. Baskerville, Thuc K. Vu, Gabriela R. Sims
  • Patent number: 12658680
    Abstract: A cable management system designed to support cables in solar applications. The cable management system includes a U-shaped bracket and at least one clamp half. The U-shaped bracket has a base with two arms with each arm including a securement slot. The clamp half has a top, a bottom, a front, a back, and sides with button pads extending from the sides. The clamp half is installed within the U-shaped bracket such that the button pads slide in the securement slots to position the clamp half in the U-shaped bracket. The clamp half separates and supports the cables installed in the U-shaped bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau
  • Patent number: 12656563
    Abstract: A module for connecting 16 fiber MPOs to 12 fiber MPOs has a first, second, and third 16 fiber MPO, each 16 fiber MPO having first, second, and third fiber receiving areas. The module also has a first, second, third, and fourth 12 fiber MPO, each 12 fiber MPO having a first and second fiber receiving areas. The first and third fiber receiving area of the first, second, and third 16 fiber MPO is connected to the second and first fiber receiving area of the first, second, and fourth 12 fiber MPO. The second fiber receiving area of each 16 fiber MPO is being connected to the third 12 fiber MPO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Berridge, Robert A. Reid, Steven S. Puglise
  • Publication number: 20260155613
    Abstract: A combination outlet capable of accepting a C14 and C20 plug has a central contact retaining portion and a plurality of tabs surrounding the central contact retaining portion. The tabs are configured to move toward and away from a center of the central contact retaining portion such that the tabs engage an inner surface of a housing of the C20 plug and an exterior surface of a housing of the C14 plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2026
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar
  • Patent number: D1134200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Crouse, Jonathan Thompson