Patents by Inventor Brett Menke
Brett Menke 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: 7869681Abstract: An optical connection closure has at least one connector port located within an external wall of the closure for receiving a connectorized optical fiber of a distribution cable on the inside of the closure and a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable on the outside of the closure. The closure includes a base, a cover affixed to the base and movable between a closed position and an opened position, and an end wall that defines at least a portion of at least one cable opening for receiving the distribution cable in a butt-type or a through-type closure configuration. The base and the cover define an interior cavity that optionally contains a splice tray for interconnecting the optical fiber of the distribution cable with a pigtail to create the connectorized optical fiber. The connector port may be located within an end wall, a bottom wall or a top wall of the closure.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Jennifer A. Battey, Guy Castonguay, Donnie R. Clapp, Jr., Terry D. Cox, Brett A. Menke, Jason B. Reagan, Chanh C. Vo
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Patent number: 7653282Abstract: A multi-port optical connection terminal for use as a branch point in a fiber optic communications network at a distance from a mid-span access location provided on a distribution cable having a plurality of optical fibers. The multi-port terminal includes a base and a cover affixed to the base. A stub cable port formed through one of the base and the cover receives a stub cable having at least one optical fiber extending continuously from the multi-port terminal to the mid-span access location. A first end of the optical fiber is optically connected to a respective optical fiber of the distribution cable at the mid-span access location and a fiber optic connector is mounted upon the second end. At least one connector port is provided on the multi-port terminal for receiving the fiber optic connector and a connectorized end of a fiber optic drop cable extending from the multi-port terminal.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Chois A. Blackwell, Jr., Jason B. Reagan, Brett A. Menke, Kevin L. Strause, Kelly J. Smith
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Publication number: 20080112681Abstract: An optical connection closure has at least one connector port located within an external wall of the closure for receiving a connectorized optical fiber of a distribution cable on the inside of the closure and a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable on the outside of the closure. The closure includes a base, a cover affixed to the base and movable between a closed position and an opened position, and an end wall that defines at least a portion of at least one cable opening for receiving the distribution cable in a butt-type or a through-type closure configuration. The base and the cover define an interior cavity that optionally contains a splice tray for interconnecting the optical fiber of the distribution cable with a pigtail to create the connectorized optical fiber. The connector port may be located within an end wall, a bottom wall or a top wall of the closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2008Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: Jennifer Battey, Guy Castonguay, Donnie Clapp, Terry Cox, Brett Menke, Jason Reagan, Chanh Vo
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Publication number: 20080069511Abstract: A multi-port optical connection terminal for use as a branch point in a fiber optic communications network at a distance from a mid-span access location provided on a distribution cable having a plurality of optical fibers. The multi-port terminal includes a base and a cover affixed to the base. A stub cable port formed through one of the base and the cover receives a stub cable having at least one optical fiber extending continuously from the multi-port terminal to the mid-span access location. A first end of the optical fiber is optically connected to a respective optical fiber of the distribution cable at the mid-span access location and a fiber optic connector is mounted upon the second end. At least one connector port is provided on the multi-port terminal for receiving the fiber optic connector and a connectorized end of a fiber optic drop cable extending from the multi-port terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Chois Blackwell, Jason Reagan, Brett Menke, Kevin Strause, Kelly Smith
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Patent number: 7333708Abstract: A multi-port optical connection terminal for use as a branch point in a fiber optic communications network at a distance from a mid-span access location provided on a distribution cable having a plurality of optical fibers. The multi-port terminal includes a base and a cover affixed to the base. A stub cable port formed through one of the base and the cover receives a stub cable having at least one optical fiber extending continuously from the multi-port terminal to the mid-span access location. A first end of the optical fiber is optically connected to a respective optical fiber of the distribution cable at the mid-span access location and a fiber optic connector is mounted upon the second end. At least one connector port is provided on the multi-port terminal for receiving the fiber optic connector and a connectorized end of a fiber optic drop cable extending from the multi-port terminal.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Chois A. Blackwell, Jr., Brett A. Menke, Jason B. Reagan, Kevin L. Strause, Kelly J. Smith
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Publication number: 20060280420Abstract: A multi-port optical connection terminal for use as a branch point in a fiber optic communications network at a distance from a mid-span access location provided on a distribution cable having a plurality of optical fibers. The multi-port terminal includes a base and a cover affixed to the base. A stub cable port formed through one of the base and the cover receives a stub cable having at least one optical fiber extending continuously from the multi-port terminal to the mid-span access location. A first end of the optical fiber is optically connected to a respective optical fiber of the distribution cable at the mid-span access location and a fiber optic connector is mounted upon the second end. At least one connector port is provided on the multi-port terminal for receiving the fiber optic connector and a connectorized end of a fiber optic drop cable extending from the multi-port terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Chois Blackwell, Brett Menke, Jason Reagan, Kevin Strause, Kelly Smith
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Patent number: 7120347Abstract: A multi-port optical connection terminal for use as a branch point in a fiber optic communications network at a distance from a mid-span access location provided on a distribution cable having a plurality of optical fibers. The multi-port terminal includes a base and a cover affixed to the base. A stub cable port formed through one of the base and the cover receives a stub cable having at least one optical fiber extending continuously from the multi-port terminal to the mid-span access location. A first end of the optical fiber is optically connected to a respective optical fiber of the distribution cable at the mid-span access location and a fiber optic connector is mounted upon the second end. At least one connector port is provided on the multi-port terminal for receiving the fiber optic connector and a connectorized end of a fiber optic drop cable extending from the multi-port terminal.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Chois A. Blackwell, Jr., Brett A. Menke, Jason B. Reagan, Kevin L. Strause, Kelly J. Smith
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Publication number: 20060098932Abstract: An optical connection closure has at least one connector port located within an external wall of the closure for receiving a connectorized optical fiber of a distribution cable on the inside of the closure and a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable on the outside of the closure. The closure includes a base, a cover affixed to the base and movable between a closed position and an opened position, and an end wall that defines at least a portion of at least one cable opening for receiving the distribution cable in a butt-type or a through-type closure configuration. The base and the cover define an interior cavity that optionally contains a splice tray for interconnecting the optical fiber of the distribution cable with a pigtail to create the connectorized optical fiber. The connector port may be located within an end wall, a bottom wall or a top wall of the closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Jennifer Battey, Guy Castonguay, Donnie Clapp, Terry Cox, Brett Menke, Jason Reagan, Chanh Vo
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Publication number: 20060093304Abstract: An optical connection closure has at least one connector port located within an external wall of the closure for receiving a connectorized optical fiber of a distribution cable on the inside of the closure and a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable on the outside of the closure. The closure includes a base, a cover affixed to the base and movable between a closed position and an opened position, and an end wall that defines at least a portion of at least one cable opening for receiving the distribution cable in a butt-type or a through-type closure configuration. The base and the cover define an interior cavity that optionally contains a splice tray for interconnecting the optical fiber of the distribution cable with a pigtail to create the connectorized optical fiber. The connector port may be located within an end wall, a bottom wall or a top wall of the closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Jennifer Battey, Guy Castonguay, Donnie Clapp, Terry Cox, Brett Menke, Jason Reagan, Chanh Vo
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Patent number: 7013074Abstract: An optical connection closure has at least one connector port located within an external wall of the closure for receiving a connectorized optical fiber of a distribution cable on the inside of the closure and a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable on the outside of the closure. The closure includes a base, a cover affixed to the base and movable between a closed position and an opened position, and an end wall that defines at least a portion of at least one cable opening for receiving the distribution cable in a butt-type or a through-type closure configuration. The base and the cover define an interior cavity that optionally contains a splice tray for interconnecting the optical fiber of the distribution cable with a pigtail to create the connectorized optical fiber. The connector port may be located within an end wall, a bottom wall or a top wall of the closure.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Jennifer A. Battey, Guy Castonguay, Donnie R. Clapp, Jr., Terry D. Cox, Brett A. Menke, Jason B. Reagan, Chanh C. Vo
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Publication number: 20050175307Abstract: An optical connection closure has at least one connector port located within an external wall of the closure for receiving a connectorized optical fiber of a distribution cable on the inside of the closure and a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable on the outside of the closure. The closure includes a base, a cover affixed to the base and movable between a closed position and an opened position, and an end wall that defines at least a portion of at least one cable opening for receiving the distribution cable in a butt-type or a through-type closure configuration. The base and the cover define an interior cavity that optionally contains a splice tray for interconnecting the optical fiber of the distribution cable with a pigtail to create the connectorized optical fiber. The connector port may be located within an end wall, a bottom wall or a top wall of the closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Jennifer Battey, Guy Castonguay, Donnie Clapp, Terry Cox, Brett Menke, Jason Reagan, Chanh Vo
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Publication number: 20050163448Abstract: A multi-port optical connection terminal for use as a branch point in a fiber optic communications network at a distance from a mid-span access location provided on a distribution cable having a plurality of optical fibers. The multi-port terminal includes a base and a cover affixed to the base. A stub cable port formed through one of the base and the cover receives a stub cable having at least one optical fiber extending continuously from the multi-port terminal to the mid-span access location. A first end of the optical fiber is optically connected to a respective optical fiber of the distribution cable at the mid-span access location and a fiber optic connector is mounted upon the second end. At least one connector port is provided on the multi-port terminal for receiving the fiber optic connector and a connectorized end of a fiber optic drop cable extending from the multi-port terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2004Publication date: July 28, 2005Inventors: Chois Blackwell, Brett Menke, Jason Reagan, Kevin Strause, Kelly Smith
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Patent number: 6904149Abstract: A housing for a distributed filter removably mounts to a wall plate between the wall plate and a wall-mount telephone without the use of a tool. The housing includes a base and a cover attached to the base that together define a cavity. A filter circuit for filtering voice signals is disposed within the cavity. A phone jack and at least one auxiliary jack are also disposed in the cavity and accessible through the cover. In one embodiment, viewing windows are formed through the cover to permit an installer to view the mounting studs on the wall plate during installation. A slide lock is also provided to secure the housing to the wall plate. In another embodiment, a push-button lock is provided to secure the housing to the wall plate. The push-button is forced outwardly during installation when a mounting stud engages a slot formed in the base and is subsequently depressed to secure the housing to the wall plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2001Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: John A. Keenum, Brett A. Menke, Harley J. Staber
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Patent number: 6819856Abstract: A high density fiber optic distribution frame includes a frame assembly, one or more left-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly, one or more right-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly and an Interbay Storage Unit (IBU) positioned on the frame assembly medially between the left-hand connector module housings and the right-hand connector module housings. Each connector module housing includes a mounting frame and at least one connector module having at least one fiber optic adapter for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on the distribution frame. The connector module is movable between a stowed position wherein the fiber optic adapter is not accessible and a deployed position wherein the fiber optic adapter is accessible. The distribution frame maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fiber transitioned between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length jumper employed on the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Mark R. Dagley, Lee W. Nored, Antwan J. Works, Saul L. Rodolfo, Jon P. Segelhorst, Tuy T. Nguyen, Jennifer D. Burns, Donald G. Davidson, Jason B. Reagan, Brett A. Menke
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Publication number: 20040175089Abstract: A high density fiber optic distribution frame includes a frame assembly, one or more left-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly, one or more right-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly and an Interbay Storage Unit (IBU) positioned on the frame assembly medially between the left-hand connector module housings and the right-hand connector module housings. Each connector module housing includes a mounting frame and at least one connector module having at least one fiber optic adapter for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on the distribution frame. The connector module is movable between a stowed position wherein the fiber optic adapter is not accessible and a deployed position wherein the fiber optic adapter is accessible. The distribution frame maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fiber transitioned between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length jumper employed on the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Mark R. Dagley, Lee W. Nored, Antwan J. Works, Saul L. Rodolfo, Jon P. Segelhorst, Tuy T. Nguyen, Jennifer D. Burns, Donald G. Davidson, Jason B. Reagan, Brett A. Menke
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Publication number: 20020044646Abstract: A housing for a distributed filter removably mounts to a wall plate between the wall plate and a wall-mount telephone without the use of a tool. The housing includes a base and a cover attached to the base that together define a cavity. A filter circuit for filtering voice signals is disposed within the cavity. A phone jack and at least one auxiliary jack are also disposed in the cavity and accessible through the cover. In one embodiment, viewing windows are formed through the cover to permit an installer to view the mounting studs on the wall plate during installation. A slide lock is also provided to secure the housing to the wall plate. In another embodiment, a push-button lock is provided to secure the housing to the wall plate. The push-button is forced outwardly during installation when a mounting stud engages a slot formed in the base and is subsequently depressed to secure the housing to the wall plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: John A. Keenum, Brett A. Menke, Harley J. Staber
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Patent number: D387147Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1996Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Ark Plas Products, Inc.Inventors: Nueboch Vandermast, Brett Menke