Patents by Inventor Anne Kramer
Anne Kramer 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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Publication number: 20140286608Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
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Patent number: 8636422Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jorg Adomeit
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Publication number: 20120321269Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber optic telecommunications module (100) comprising: a main housing portion (102) including a top wall (108), a bottom wall (110), a first transverse sidewall (106), a rear wall (112), an open front end (120), and an open second side (116), the main housing portion (102) including an optical component (130); a cover portion (104, 104a) coupled to the main housing portion (102) to close up the open second side (116) of the main housing portion (102) and keep the optical component (130) within the main housing portion (102); a first fiber optic adapter module (316) and a second fiber optic adapter module (316) removably coupled to the main housing portion (102) to close the open front end (120) of the main housing portion (102), the first and second fiber optic adapter modules (316) being provided in a stacked arrangement in a direction extending from the first transverse (106) sidewall toward the cover portion (104, 104a); wherein each of the first and second fiber optic adapter mType: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Tyco Electronics Service GmbHInventors: Anne Kramer, Bartolomei Krupansky
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Patent number: 8313248Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
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Publication number: 20120201497Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
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Patent number: 8123415Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
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Publication number: 20110229082Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
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Patent number: 7862243Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
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Publication number: 20100278489Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jorg Adomeit
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Patent number: 7703987Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter of the type where a coupling for glass fiber plug-in connectors is inserted from the front into a front plate and is locked by a spring. The inventive adapter comprises a one-piece or two-piece housing which comprises at least on one side a flange projecting from the cross-section of the housing against which the front plate rests, at least one plug-in connector recess which is disposed on the front end and/or rear end with respect to the front plate, and at least one form-fit detachable locking device for the plug-in connector. Every plug-in connector recess comprises an opening for alternately receiving at least two of three different plug-in connector types LX.5, LC and MU of and one respective locking device suitable for the respective type. The adapter can be configured as a simplex plug-in coupling for alternately receiving all three types, or as a duplex plug-in connector for alternately receiving the plug types LX.5 and LC.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Anne Kramer, Jorg Adomeit
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Patent number: 7628637Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connection (1) which comprises a connector and an associated connector holder and is fastened in a front panel, with a securing element (20) being used to secure the connector against being pulled out when inserted in the connector holder, with the securing element (20) having at least one latching element (24) and at least one cover part, with the latching element (24) being used to connect the securing element (20) to the connector holder and/or the front panel in a captive manner, and with the cover part of the securing element (20) covering a grip region (13) of the connector and/or clamping the cable (15) behind the grip region (13), and to an associated securing element (20).Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: ADC GmbHInventor: Anne Kramer
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Patent number: 7611291Abstract: A coupling (1) for receiving at least two plug-in connectors (2) which are joined to glass fiber cables, comprising at least one moveable cover (14) which is associated with a sheath opening (121), said cover covering the opening (121) of the sheath in a first position, and being able to be moved into a second position by introducing a plug-in connector (2), whereupon the cover (14) releases the opening (121) in the sheath, said cover (14) comprising a bent metallic leaf spring (141) and said leaf spring (141) being unstressed in the first position and the curvature of the leaf spring (141) being selected in such a way that a ferrule (23) of the plug-in connector (2) never comes into contact with the leaf spring (141) during the insertion process.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
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Publication number: 20090136183Abstract: A coupling (1) for receiving at least two plug-in connectors (2) which are joined to glass fiber cables, comprising at least one moveable cover (14) which is associated with a sheath opening (121), said cover covering the opening (121) of the sheath in a first position, and being able to be moved into a second position by introducing a plug-in connector (2), whereupon the cover (14) releases the opening (121) in the sheath, said cover (14) comprising a bent metallic leaf spring (141) and said leaf spring (141) being unstressed in the first position and the curvature of the leaf spring (141) being selected in such a way that a ferrule (23) of the plug-in connector (2) never comes into contact with the leaf spring (141) during the insertion process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard KAHLE, Anne KRAMER, Jorg ADOMEIT
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Patent number: 7470068Abstract: A coupling (1) for receiving at least two plug-in connectors (2) which are joined to glass fiber cables, comprising at least one moveable cover (14) which is associated with a sheath opening (121), said cover covering the opening (121) of the sheath in a first position, and being able to be moved into a second position by introducing a plug-in connector (2), whereupon the cover (14) releases the opening (121) in the sheath, said cover (14) comprising a bent metallic leaf spring (141) and said leaf spring (141) being unstressed in the first position and the curvature of the leaf spring (141) being selected in such a way that a ferrule (23) of the plug-in connector (2) never comes into contact with the leaf spring (141) during the insertion process.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
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Patent number: 7416349Abstract: A fiber optic adapter module is disclosed. The fiber optic adapter module includes a molded one-piece housing including a first end and a second end, the housing including at least three openings extending from the first end to the second end, each opening defining a separate fiber optic adapter for interconnecting two cables terminated with fiber optic connectors. The housing is movably mounted on a fixture, wherein the module is movable relative to the fixture along a line of travel that is non-parallel to longitudinal axes of the openings. The fiber optic adapter also includes a sleeve mount mounted within each of the openings of the housing, the sleeve mount configured to be inserted into the opening in a direction extending from the first end to the second end, generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Anne Kramer
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Publication number: 20080194133Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connection (1) which comprises a connector and an associated connector holder and is fastened in a front panel, with a securing element (20) being used to secure the connector against being pulled out when inserted in the connector holder, with the securing element (20) having at least one latching element (24) and at least one cover part, with the latching element (24) being used to connect the securing element (20) to the connector holder and/or the front panel in a captive manner, and with the cover part of the securing element (20) covering a grip region (13) of the connector and/or clamping the cable (15) behind the grip region (13), and to an associated securing element (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: ADC GmbHInventor: Anne Kramer
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Patent number: 7380992Abstract: A universal hybrid adapter includes a first housing part, a second housing part, and a sleeve. The first housing part has a receptacle end configured to receive a plug connector including a ferrule having a first diameter. The second housing part has a receptacle end configured to receive a plug connector including a ferrule having a second diameter different from the first diameter. A first end of the sleeve is configured to receive the ferrule having the first diameter and a second end of the sleeve is configured to receive the ferrule having the second diameter. The transition from the first end to the second end of the sleeve takes place at right angles.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Anne Kramer, Hans-Joachim Faika, Jorg Adomeit
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Patent number: 7377697Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the coaxial connection of optical fibre cables, said device comprising a one-part coupling housing (10) provided with at least one catch recess, and a one-part sleeve receiving element (20) provided with at least one catch projection (21). Said catch recess comprises at least one catch hook (14) and at least one abutment (15).Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: ADC GmbHInventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
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Patent number: 7346254Abstract: A telecommunications assembly including a housing and a plurality of modules mounted within the housing. The modules includes a rear face in which is mounted at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the housing are positioned at least one fiber optic adapters. Inserting the module through a front opening of the housing at a mounting location positions the connector of the module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the housing. The adapters within the interior of the housing are integrally formed as part of a removable adapter assembly. A method of mounting a telecommunications module within a chassis. The modules include a connector mounting bulkhead which is moveable relative to the module to allow connector access.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Anne Kramer, Ponharith Nhep
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Publication number: 20070201798Abstract: A universal hybrid adapter includes a first housing part, a second housing part, and a sleeve. The first housing part has a receptacle end configured to receive a plug connector including a ferrule having a first diameter. The second housing part has a receptacle end configured to receive a plug connector including a ferrule having a second diameter different from the first diameter. A first end of the sleeve is configured to receive the ferrule having the first diameter and a second end of the sleeve is configured to receive the ferrule having the second diameter. The transition from the first end to the second end of the sleeve takes place at right angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: ADC GmbHInventors: Anne Kramer, Hans-Joachim Faika, Jorg Adomeit