Patents by Inventor Brent Michael Frazier
Brent Michael Frazier 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: 9366838Abstract: A secure cable housing system for use within a secure fiber optic communications network is provided. The secure cable housing system includes a non-secure cable box and a secure equipment box. The secure network equipment box includes a secure interior cavity, and the non-secure cable box is smaller than the secure interior cavity such that the non-secure cable box fits within the secure interior cavity. The secure network equipment box allows the optical cable to be received into the secure interior cavity without disconnecting the fiber optic cable from the non-secure box.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Ray Samuel Barnes, Brent Michael Frazier, Trampus Lee Landrum, Lee Wayne Nored
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Patent number: 9213161Abstract: A fiber optic apparatus including a retainer assembly having at least one retainer configured to toollessly, releasably retain a fiber body and or one or more optical fibers is disclosed. An attachment feature may toollessly, removably attach the retainer assembly to a mounting surface. The at least one retainer is configured to releasably retain the fiber body via mounting bosses on the fiber body. A stacking feature may be configured to removably attach a second retainer assembly to the retainer assembly. The at least one retainer may be configured to releasably retain the one or more optical fibers to strain relief the one of more optical fibers. The mounting surface may be fiber optic equipment. The fiber optic equipment may be a shelf mounted to a chassis in a fiber optic equipment rack.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Monique Lise Cote, Brent Michael Frazier, William Julius McPhil Giraud, Raymond Glen Jay, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Michael Heath Rasmussen
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Publication number: 20150139598Abstract: A secure cable housing system for use within a secure fiber optic communications network is provided. The secure cable housing system includes a non-secure cable box and a secure equipment box. The secure network equipment box includes a secure interior cavity, and the non-secure cable box is smaller than the secure interior cavity such that the non-secure cable box fits within the secure interior cavity. The secure network equipment box allows the optical cable to be received into the secure interior cavity without disconnecting the fiber optic cable from the non-secure box.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Ray Samuel Barnes, Brent Michael Frazier, Trampus Lee Landrum, Lee Wayne Nored
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Patent number: 8953924Abstract: Removable strain relief brackets for securing fiber optic cables and/or optical fiber to fiber optic equipment, and related assemblies and methods are disclosed. The removable strain relief brackets may be employed to secure fiber optic cable and/or optical fibers routed to fiber optic equipment. The removable strain relief brackets may also be employed to provide strain relief for fiber optic cable and/or optical fibers routed and secure to fiber optic equipment. Fiber optic cable discussed herein includes optical fiber whether disposed in a common cable jacket or disposed freely of each other outside a cable jacket.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Monique Lise Cote, Brent Michael Frazier, William Julius McPhil Giraud, Raymond Glenn Jay, Michael Heath Rasmussen
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Publication number: 20130266282Abstract: A fiber optic apparatus including a retainer assembly having at least one retainer configured to toollessly, releasably retain a fiber body and or one or more optical fibers is disclosed. An attachment feature may toollessly, removably attach the retainer assembly to a mounting surface. The at least one retainer is configured to releasably retain the fiber body via mounting bosses on the fiber body. A stacking feature may be configured to removably attach a second retainer assembly to the retainer assembly. The at least one retainer may be configured to releasably retain the one or more optical fibers to strain relief the one of more optical fibers. The mounting surface may be fiber optic equipment. The fiber optic equipment may be a shelf mounted to a chassis in a fiber optic equipment rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Monique Lise Cote, Brent Michael Frazier, William Julius McPhil Giraud, Raymond Glen Jay, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Michael Heath Rasmussen
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Publication number: 20130058616Abstract: Removable strain relief brackets for securing fiber optic cables and/or optical fiber to fiber optic equipment, and related assemblies and methods are disclosed. The removable strain relief brackets may be employed to secure fiber optic cable and/or optical fibers routed to fiber optic equipment. The removable strain relief brackets may also be employed to provide strain relief for fiber optic cable and/or optical fibers routed and secure to fiber optic equipment. Fiber optic cable discussed herein includes optical fiber whether disposed in a common cable jacket or disposed freely of each other outside a cable jacket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Monique Lise Cote, Brent Michael Frazier, William Julius McPhil Giraud, Raymond Glenn Jay, Michael Heath Rasmussen
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Patent number: 7822310Abstract: There is provided splice trays and splice assemblies that provide convenient access to optical fiber slack within a relatively small area or volume. Some splice trays are adapted for use with microstructured optical fibers to further reduce the size of the splice tray or splice assembly. Some splice trays provide fiber routing devices on the cover of the splice tray. The fiber routing device may be positioned on an inside surface of the cover and/or on an outside surface of the cover. The splice trays and/or splice assemblies may be used with or as fiber drop terminals used within multiple dwelling units.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Guy Castonguay, Donnie Ray Clapp, Jr., Brent Michael Frazier, Karyne Poissant Prevratil, Diana Rodriguez, Steven Ross Sims, Antwan Joco'ques Works
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Patent number: 7620287Abstract: A telecommunications housing includes a plurality of outer walls defining a housing interior volume and an exit. A plurality of adapters is disposed on an interior panel for connection to connectors of fiber optic cables. At least one radius guide is mounted in the interior volume and has a cable guide portion configured to receive portions of the fiber optic cables and guide the fiber optic cables toward the exit without violating a predetermined minimum fiber optic bend radius. An external guide member may also be located on the outside the housing adjacent the exit. The external guide member has a cable guide portion configured to receive portions of the fiber optic cables and guide the fiber optic cables away from the exit without violating a predetermined minimum fiber optic bend radius.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Mark David Appenzeller, Monique Lise Cote, Brent Michael Frazier, Raymond Glenn Jay
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Publication number: 20080298763Abstract: A telecommunications housing includes a plurality of outer walls defining a housing interior volume and an exit. A plurality of adapters is disposed on an interior panel for connection to connectors of fiber optic cables. At least one radius guide is mounted in the interior volume and has a cable guide portion configured to receive portions of the fiber optic cables and guide the fiber optic cables toward the exit without violating a predetermined minimum fiber optic bend radius. An external guide member may also be located on the outside the housing adjacent the exit. The external guide member has a cable guide portion configured to receive portions of the fiber optic cables and guide the fiber optic cables away from the exit without violating a predetermined minimum fiber optic bend radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Mark David Appenzeller, Monique Lise Cote, Brent Michael Frazier, Raymond Glenn Jay
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Publication number: 20080205844Abstract: There is provided splice trays and splice assemblies that provide convenient access to optical fiber slack within a relatively small area or volume. Some splice trays are adapted for use with microstructured optical fibers to further reduce the size of the splice tray or splice assembly. Some splice trays provide fiber routing devices on the cover of the splice tray. The fiber routing device may be positioned on an inside surface of the cover and/or on an outside surface of the cover. The splice trays and/or splice assemblies may be used with or as fiber drop terminals used within multiple dwelling units.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Guy Castonguay, Brent Michael Frazier, Donnie Ray Clapp, Karyne Poissant Prevratil, Diana Rodriguez, Steven Ross Sims, Antwan Jocoques Works
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Patent number: 7409138Abstract: There are provided fiber optic local convergence points (“LCPs”) adapted for use with multiple dwelling units (“MDUs”) that facilitate relatively easy installation and/or optical connectivity to a relatively large number of subscribers. The LCP includes a housing comprising an access cover for separating the subscriber portion from the provider portions. A splitter module of the LCP may be joined to the interior side of the access cover or may be joined to the housing opposite the access cover. The LCP may also include a splice tray assembly and/or an input receptacle to facilitate convenient installation of the provider cable. The LCP further comprises a plurality of receptacles for selective optical connection of a plurality of subscriber drop fibers/cables.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Brent Michael Frazier, Danny McGranahan, Raymond Glenn Jay
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Patent number: RE44498Abstract: There are provided fiber optic local convergence points (“LCPs”) adapted for use with multiple dwelling units (“MDUs”) that facilitate relatively easy installation and/or optical connectivity to a relatively large number of subscribers. The LCP includes a housing mounted to a surface, such as a wall, and a cable assembly with a connector end to be optically connected to a distribution cable and a splitter end to be located within the housing. The splitter end includes at least one splitter and a plurality of subscriber receptacles to which subscriber cables may be optically connected. The splitter end of the cable assembly of the LCP may also include a splice tray assembly and/or a fiber optic routing guide. Furthermore, a fiber distribution terminal (“FDT”) may be provided along the subscriber cable to facilitate installation of the fiber optic network within the MDU.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Guy Castonguay, Terry Dean Cox, Thomas Shaw Liggett, Selena Strickland, Elli Makrides-Saravanos, Brent Michael Frazier, Daniel S. McGranahan, Raymond Glenn Jay
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Patent number: RE46701Abstract: There are provided fiber optic local convergence points (“LCPs”) adapted for use with multiple dwelling units (“MDUs”) that facilitate relatively easy installation and/or optical connectivity to a relatively large number of subscribers. The LCP includes a housing mounted to a surface, such as a wall, and a cable assembly with a connector end to be optically connected to a distribution cable and a splitter end to be located within the housing. The splitter end includes at least one splitter and a plurality of subscriber receptacles to which subscriber cables may be optically connected. The splitter end of the cable assembly of the LCP may also include a splice tray assembly and/or a fiber optic routing guide. Furthermore, a fiber distribution terminal (“FDT”) may be provided along the subscriber cable to facilitate installation of the fiber optic network within the MDU.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Guy Castonguay, Terry Dean Cox, Thomas Shaw Liggett, Selena Strickland, Elli Makrides-Saravanos, Brent Michael Frazier, Daniel S. McGranahan, Raymond Glenn Jay
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Patent number: RE48937Abstract: There are provided fiber optic local convergence points (“LCPs”) adapted for use with multiple dwelling units (“MDUs”) that facilitate relatively easy installation and/or optical connectivity to a relatively large number of subscribers. The LCP includes a housing mounted to a surface, such as a wall, and a cable assembly with a connector end to be optically connected to a distribution cable and a splitter end to be located within the housing. The splitter end includes at least one splitter and a plurality of subscriber receptacles to which subscriber cables may be optically connected. The splitter end of the cable assembly of the LCP may also include a splice tray assembly and/or a fiber optic routing guide. Furthermore, a fiber distribution terminal (“FDT”) may be provided along the subscriber cable to facilitate installation of the fiber optic network within the MDU.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLCInventors: Guy Castonguay, Terry Dean Cox, Thomas Shaw Liggett, Selena Strickland, Brent Michael Frazier, Daniel S. McGranahan, Raymond Glenn Jay