Patents by Inventor Allen M. Miller
Allen M. Miller 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).
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Patent number: 9664308Abstract: A cable clamp includes an elongated, open-top base having a first end, a second end, and a central region. A suspension arm extends from the open-top base. An eyelet having an opening, a top portion, and a base portion is coupled to the suspension arm. The eyelet base portion has a first width and the top portion has a second width greater than the first width. A keeper is coupled to the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignees: Hubbell Incorporated, Corning Optical Communications LLCInventors: John E. Sakmar, Joshua C. Wilson, Jacob A. Nelson, Gerry J. Harvey, William J. Miller, Allen M. Miller
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Publication number: 20160003376Abstract: A cable clamp includes an elongated, open-top base having a first end, a second end, and a central region. A suspension arm extends from the open-top base. An eyelet having an opening, a top portion, and a base portion is coupled to the suspension arm. The eyelet base portion has a first width and the top portion has a second width greater than the first width. A keeper is coupled to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: John E. Sakmar, Joshua C. Wilson, Jacob A. Nelson, Gerry J. Harvey, William J. Miller, Allen M. Miller
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Patent number: 8538216Abstract: Fiber optic cables and assemblies for routing optical networks closer to the subscriber. The fiber optic cables have a small-cross section yet robust design that is versatile by allowing use in aerial application with a pressure clamp along with use in buried and/or duct applications. Additionally, the fiber optic cables and assemblies have a relatively large slack storage capacity for excess length. Assemblies include hardened connectors such as plugs and/or receptacles suitable for outdoor plant applications attached to one or more ends of the fiber optic cables for plug and play connectivity.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: George C. Abernathy, Rodney M. Burns, Michael J. Gimblet, Warren W. McAlpine, Allen M. Miller, David A. Seddon
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Patent number: 8428406Abstract: Armor, configured for use with a fiber optic assembly, includes a dielectric tube having an armor profile and a length, where the dielectric tube has at least one layer formed from a rigid material. The armor profile is undulating along the length, and the armor profile has a band thickness and a web thickness. The band thickness is between about 0.5 millimeters and about five millimeters. The web thickness is less than the band thickness, and the web thickness is greater than or equal to 0.1 times the band thickness.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
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Patent number: 8376632Abstract: A strain-relief member having a body formed from a block copolymer and designed for use in a fiber optic drop cable assembly. The body has a central channel and a cylindrical connector-end portion sized to surround an end-portion of a connector. The body also has a tapered cable-end portion sized to surround an end portion of a fiber optic cable that connects to the connector and that has a preferential bend axis. The strain-relief member is configured to limit an amount of strain in the strength components to less than 0.041 when subjected to flex and proof testing. A fiber optic drop cable assembly that has a fiber optic cable with a preferential bend axis and that employs the strain-relief member is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: James D. Blackburn, Mary C. Corpening, Gregory A. Lochkovic, Allen M. Miller, Thomas Theuerkorn
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Publication number: 20120251061Abstract: Armor, configured for use with a fiber optic assembly, includes a dielectric tube having an armor profile and a length, where the dielectric tube has at least one layer formed from a rigid material. The armor profile is undulating along the length, and the armor profile has a band thickness and a web thickness. The band thickness is between about 0.5 millimeters and about five millimetres. The web thickness is less than the band thickness, and the web thickness is greater than or equal to 0.1 times the band thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
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Patent number: 8218925Abstract: Armored fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a dielectric armor along with methods for manufacturing the same. The dielectric armor has an armor profile, thereby resembling conventional metal armored cable to the craft. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance and the like for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The dielectric armor is advantageous to the craft since it provides the desired mechanical performance without requiring the time and expense of grounding like conventional metal armored cables. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
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Patent number: 8074596Abstract: An apparatus and a method for forming a sheath over an elongate member comprises an extruder that has an output to supply a melt material having a temperature. A heat exchanger connected downstream the output of the extruder removes heat from the melt material in a controlled manner. An elongate member, which may be a cable core, is supplied to a crosshead that is connected downstream the heat exchanger to surround the elongate member with a sheath of the melt material.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Horst Knoch, Gerhard Merbach, Allen M. Miller, Gunter Wunsch
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Publication number: 20110229098Abstract: Fiber optic cables and assemblies for routing optical networks closer to the subscriber. The fiber optic cables have a small-cross section yet robust design that is versatile by allowing use in aerial application with a pressure clamp along with use in buried and/or duct applications. Additionally, the fiber optic cables and assemblies have a relatively large slack storage capacity for excess length. Assemblies include hardened connectors such as plugs and/or receptacles suitable for outdoor plant applications attached to one or more ends of the fiber optic cables for plug and play connectivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: George C. Abernathy, Rodney M. Bruns, Michael J. Gimblet, Warren W. McAlpine, Allen M. Miller, Daivd A. Seddon
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Publication number: 20110222826Abstract: A strain-relief member having a body formed from a block copolymer and designed for use in a fiber optic drop cable assembly. The body has a central channel and a cylindrical connector-end portion sized to surround an end-portion of a connector. The body also has a tapered cable-end portion sized to surround an end portion of a fiber optic cable that connects to the connector and that has a preferential bend axis. The strain-relief member is configured to limit an amount of strain in the strength components to less than 0.041 when subjected to flex and proof testing. A fiber optic drop cable assembly that has a fiber optic cable with a preferential bend axis and that employs the strain-relief member is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: James D. Blackburn, Mary C. Corpening, Gregory A. Lochkovic, Allen M. Miller, Thomas Theuerkorn
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Publication number: 20100162770Abstract: Armored fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a dielectric armor along with methods for manufacturing the same. The dielectric armor has an armor profile, thereby resembling conventional metal armored cable to the craft. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance and the like for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The dielectric armor is advantageous to the craft since it provides the desired mechanical performance without requiring the time and expense of grounding like conventional metal armored cables. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
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Publication number: 20100111480Abstract: Armored fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a dielectric armor along with methods for manufacturing the same. The dielectric armor has an armor profile, thereby resembling conventional metal armored cable to the craft. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance and the like for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The dielectric armor is advantageous to the craft since it provides the desired mechanical performance without requiring the time and expense of grounding like conventional metal armored cables. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
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Patent number: 7702203Abstract: Armored fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a dielectric armor along with methods for manufacturing the same. The dielectric armor has an armor profile, thereby resembling conventional metal armored cable to the craft. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance and the like for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The dielectric armor is advantageous to the craft since it provides the desired mechanical performance without requiring the time and expense of grounding like conventional metal armored cables. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
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Publication number: 20090034923Abstract: Fiber optic drop cables are disclosed that are suitable for automated preconnectorization. In one embodiment, an optical waveguide is disposed in a buffer tube that has two strength components disposed on opposite sides thereof and a plurality of strength members. The plurality of strength members are disposed at a plurality respective interstices located between the buffer tube and the two strength components and shaped into a plurality of substantially triangular shapes for improving the balancing of the residual stresses in the fiber optic cable caused by the shrinkage of a cable jacket during cooling. In another embodiment, a fiber optic cable includes a tonable lobe connected by a web that is frangible and the web includes predetermined ratios for easily and reliable separation of the tonable lobe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Allen M. Miller, Warren W. McAlpine
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Patent number: 7454107Abstract: Fiber optic drop cables are disclosed that are suitable for automated preconnectorization. In one embodiment, an optical waveguide is disposed in a buffer tube that has two strength components disposed on opposite sides thereof and a plurality of strength members. The plurality of strength members are disposed at a plurality respective interstices located between the buffer tube and the two strength components and shaped into a plurality of substantially triangular shapes for improving the balancing of the residual stresses in the fiber optic cable caused by the shrinkage of a cable jacket during cooling. In another embodiment, a fiber optic cable includes a tonable lobe connected by a web that is frangible and the web includes predetermined ratios for easily and reliable separation of the tonable lobe.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Allen M. Miller, Warren W. McAlpine
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Publication number: 20080268141Abstract: An apparatus and a method for forming a sheath over an elongate member comprises an extruder that has an output to supply a melt material having a temperature. A heat exchanger connected downstream the output of the extruder removes heat from the melt material in a controlled manner. An elongate member, which may be a cable core, is supplied to a crosshead that is connected downstream the heat exchanger to surround the elongate member with a sheath of the melt material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Horst Knoch, Gerhard Merbach, Allen M. Miller, Gunter Wunsch