Patents Assigned to RADIUS UNIVERSAL LLC
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Patent number: 11165511Abstract: A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: RADIUS UNIVERSAL LLCInventor: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr.
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Patent number: 11025345Abstract: A round hybrid cable includes: two metal wires, two fiber optic lines, and a cable jacket enclosing the two metal wires, the two fiber optic lines, and one or more spaces. The enclosing creates the one or more spaces. The round hybrid cable further includes a synthetic filling configured to fill the one or more spaces created by the enclosing. The two metal wires are arranged side by side and the two fiber optic lines are arranged above and below the two metal wires.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Radius Universal LLCInventors: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr., John David Read
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Patent number: 10855381Abstract: A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: RADIUS UNIVERSAL LLCInventor: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr.
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Patent number: 10663672Abstract: A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: RADIUS UNIVERSAL LLCInventors: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr., John David Read
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Patent number: 10379295Abstract: A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Radius Universal LLCInventors: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr., John David Read
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Publication number: 20190199448Abstract: A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: RADIUS UNIVERSAL LLCInventor: Donald Lee Sipes, JR.
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Patent number: 10277329Abstract: A power insertion device includes: an input interface, configured for receiving a fiber connection from a fiber network; an output interface, comprising one or more hybrid cables for connection to one or more end devices, each of the hybrid cables including fiber for data communication and wire for power transmission; a mains power interface, configured to receive alternating current (AC) mains power; one or more power supplies, configured to convert the AC mains power to direct current (DC) power; and a power insertion board, configured to provide power insertion of the DC power out through the one or more hybrid cables.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Radius Universal LLCInventors: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr., John David Read
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Patent number: 10277330Abstract: A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Radius Universal LLCInventor: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr.
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Patent number: 10171180Abstract: A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Radius Universal, LLCInventors: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr., Donald VanderSluis
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Patent number: 10151886Abstract: A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Radius Universal, LLCInventors: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr., John David Read
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Patent number: 10139569Abstract: A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Radius Universal, LLCInventors: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr., John David Read
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Patent number: 10088635Abstract: A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: RADIUS UNIVERSAL, LLCInventors: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr., John David Read
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Patent number: 10014958Abstract: A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: RADIUS UNIVERSAL, LLCInventors: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr., Donald VanderSluis
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Patent number: 9882656Abstract: A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: RADIUS UNIVERSAL LLCInventors: Donald Lee Sipes, Jr., Donald VanderSluis