Patents by Inventor Brian D. Leshin
Brian D. Leshin 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: 9866458Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Publication number: 20170005892Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 9444686Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Publication number: 20140219134Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 8715001Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 8482421Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a patch cord connection are presented. The insertion of a patch cord into a device jack physically closes a circuit, thereby permitting determination of the patch cord connection. The connection of only one side of a patch cord to a jack is able to be determined. In addition, a particular jack with which a patch cord is connected is able to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Brian D. Leshin
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Patent number: 8419465Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Publication number: 20120309211Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Wayne C. Fite, Brian D. Leshin, Robert Wilcox, Shariar B. Allen, John M. McNally
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Patent number: 8325770Abstract: A system for managing and documenting a local area communications network is provided which deploys power sourcing equipment and powered devices by the use of active electronic modules, having an Ethernet controller and Power over Ethernet forwarding capabilities, as integral, managed components within the cable plant, to enhance management, documentation, security and emergency 911 aspects of the network as well as extending the physical reach of the network.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Michael V. Doorhy, Elizabeth Farrimond, Kenneth C. Kozicki, Richard J. Conneely, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Alan Farrimond, Steven A. Jacks, Jack D. Tison, Brian D. Leshin
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Patent number: 8246397Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Publication number: 20110255611Abstract: A powered patch panel (PPP) is disclosed that inserts power in mid-span regions of a network and provides fault-tolerance at the power supply level and the power-plane level. Information such as physical location, port status and policy enforcement information may be locally stored and utilized by a processor of the PPP to achieve network control and monitoring. A network management system and/or element management system may be provided to interface with processors of PPPs to achieve network monitoring, control and policy enforcement goals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Steven A. Jacks, Donald Beran, Brian D. Leshin
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Publication number: 20110244698Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Wayne C. Fite, Brian D. Leshin, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen, John M. McNally
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Publication number: 20110234416Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a patch cord connection are presented. The insertion of a patch cord into a device jack physically closes a circuit, thereby permitting determination of the patch cord connection. The connection of only one side of a patch cord to a jack is able to be determined. In addition, a particular jack with which a patch cord is connected is able to be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Brian D. Leshin
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Patent number: 7978845Abstract: A powered patch panel (PPP) is disclosed that inserts power in mid-span regions of a network and provides fault-tolerance at the power supply level and the power-plane level. Information such as physical location, port status and policy enforcement information may be locally stored and utilized by a processor of the PPP to achieve network control and monitoring. A network management system and/or element management system may be provided to interface with processors of PPPs to achieve network monitoring, control and policy enforcement goals.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Steven A. Jacks, Donald Beran, Brian D. Leshin
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Patent number: 7969320Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a patch cord connection are presented. The insertion of a patch cord into a device jack physically closes a circuit, thereby permitting determination of the patch cord connection. The connection of only one side of a patch cord to a jack is able to be determined. In addition, a particular jack with which a patch cord is connected is able to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Brian D. Leshin
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Patent number: 7959460Abstract: Intelligent patch panels support patch cord management in communications networks. Modular patch panels can be connected to one another for the purposes of sharing power and also for the purposes of monitoring patch cord connections and reporting the status of patch cord connections to a network management system. Each port of an intelligent patch panel may be provided with out-of-band contacts to allow for monitoring and reporting of patch cord connectivity information. According to one embodiment, out-of-band contacts send identification information regarding their associated patch panel ports along a ninth wire of a patch cord.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Brian D. Leshin, Satish I. Patel
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Patent number: 7938700Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Wayne C. Fite, Brian D. Leshin, Robert Wilcox, John M. McNaily, Shariar B. Allen
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Publication number: 20100090846Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a patch cord connection are presented. The insertion of a patch cord into a device jack physically closes a circuit, thereby permitting determination of the patch cord connection. The connection of only one side of a patch cord to a jack is able to be determined. In addition, a particular jack with which a patch cord is connected is able to be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Brian D. Leshin
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Publication number: 20100015847Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shariar B. Allen
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Patent number: 7636050Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a patch cord connection are presented. The insertion of a patch cord into a device jack physically closes a circuit, thereby permitting determination of the patch cord connection. The connection of only one side of a patch cord to a jack is able to be determined. In addition, a particular jack with which a patch cord is connected is able to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Brian D. Leshin