Patents by Inventor Art Farnsworth

Art Farnsworth 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).

  • Locking mechanism for cables and connectors in hazardous locations
    Patent number: 9627811
    Abstract: This technology includes a device designed to retain a cable or cable connector when connected to a receptacle. The device is composed of a base bracket that interfaces with a receptacle or receptacle housing and cable bracket that interfaces with a cable or cable connector. A tool may be required to disconnect the brackets or free the cable from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Lutz, Art Farnsworth, Sam D. Blackwell, Jason Hess, Lwin Tint
  • LOCKING MECHANISM FOR CABLES AND CONNECTORS IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
    Publication number: 20150295353
    Abstract: This technology includes a device designed to retain a cable or cable connector when connected to a receptacle. The device is composed of a base bracket that interfaces with a receptacle or receptacle housing and cable bracket that interfaces with a cable or cable connector. A tool may be required to disconnect the brackets or free the cable from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Lutz, Art Farnsworth, Sam D. Blackwell, Jason Hess, Lwin Tint
  • TOOL-LESS, WATERPROOF LIGHT PIPE
    Publication number: 20150241627
    Abstract: This technology includes a light pipe designed to be inserted into a housing without a tool creating a seal within the housing to prevent water ingress. Retention of the light pipe is achieved by self-locking features on the light pipe and the water ingress is prevented by a compressed sealing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Art Farnsworth, Ron Lutz, Tom Spivey