Patents by Inventor Al Feaster

Al Feaster has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Patent number: 8216004
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Publication number: 20100315800
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Levaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Patent number: 7766701
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Publication number: 20090091909
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Patent number: 7381100
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Publication number: 20070249237
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Patent number: 7220150
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Publication number: 20060029354
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Patent number: 6964588
    Abstract: A cable management system (20) is provided including a rack (22) for holding telecommunications equipment (24), and a ribcage cable support member (60) along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs (116, 118). The ribs each include cable retention tabs (124). A plurality of spools (70) are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes (82) through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided. Resilient plastic edge protectors (150) maybe fitted onto the ribs (116, 118).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Publication number: 20030008568
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
  • Vertical cable management system with ribcage structure
    Patent number: 6468112
    Abstract: A cable management system (20) is provided including a rack (22) for holding telecommunications equipment (24), and a ribcage cable support member (60) along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs (116, 118). The ribs each include cable retention tabs (124). A plurality of spools (70) are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes (82) through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided. Resilient plastic edge protectors (150) may be fitted onto the ribs (119).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster