Patents by Inventor Bryan D. Cull
Bryan D. Cull 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: 20230050349Abstract: Systems and methods for a fiber optic connector with a positive locking mechanism are disclosed. The fiber optic connector has a plug connector and a mating receptacle connector. The plug connector is comprised of a plug body, a coupling lock indicator, an inner coupling nut, an outer coupling nut, a back shell, and a ferrule. The mating receptacle connector comprised of a rear cap, a receptacle body, a mating indicator, and a second ferrule. When the plug connector is fully mated to the mating receptacle connector, the coupling lock indicator on the plug connector and the mating indicator on the mating receptacle connector are not visible, signaling that the two connectors are fully mated, but not locked in place. When the plug connector and the mating receptacle connector are locked in place, the coupling lock indicator is visible and the mating indicator is not visible, signaling positive locking.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Bryan D. CULL, Jon M. WOODRUFF
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Publication number: 20220137304Abstract: Systems and methods for a fiber optic connector with a positive locking mechanism are disclosed. The fiber optic connector has a plug connector and a mating receptacle connector. The plug connector is comprised of a plug body, a coupling lock indicator, an inner coupling nut, an outer coupling nut, a back shell, and a ferrule. The mating receptacle connector comprised of a rear cap, a receptacle body, a mating indicator, and a second ferrule. When the plug connector is fully mated to the mating receptacle connector, the coupling lock indicator on the plug connector and the mating indicator on the mating receptacle connector are not visible, signaling that the two connectors are fully mated, but not locked in place. When the plug connector and the mating receptacle connector are locked in place, the coupling lock indicator is visible and the mating indicator is not visible, signaling positive locking.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Bryan D. CULL, Jon M. WOODRUFF
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Patent number: 7585116Abstract: A hermaphroditic connector for mounting to a cable having a plurality of optical fibers and connecting the fibers to mating optical fibers wherein the optical fibers and mating optical fibers have termini mounted to the respective ends thereof, and wherein the termini of at least one of the optical fibers is slidably mounted and biased to provide a predetermined amount of longitudinal travel during connection includes a plug insert for mounting the termini, a generally cylindrical plug body for receiving the plug insert through an open end thereof, the plug body including a mating end with a plurality of mating features configured to cooperate with corresponding mating features of a second connector to align the termini of the first and second connectors in opposed relationship, a plurality of ears extending radially from the mating end of the plug body, a coupling nut slidably mounted on the plug including a groove formed between a plurality of ribs extending around an inside nut so that rotation of the coupType: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Fiber Systems InternationalInventors: Bryan D. Cull, Jon M. Woodruff, Jaime Castillega
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Publication number: 20090060420Abstract: A hermaphroditic connector for mounting to a cable having a plurality of optical fibers and connecting the fibers to mating optical fibers wherein the optical fibers and mating optical fibers have termini mounted to the respective ends thereof, and wherein the termini of at least one of the optical fibers is slidably mounted and biased to provide a predetermined amount of longitudinal travel during connection includes a plug insert for mounting the termini, a generally cylindrical plug body for receiving the plug insert through an open end thereof, the plug body including a mating end with a plurality of mating features configured to cooperate with corresponding mating features of a second connector to align the termini of the first and second connectors in opposed relationship, a plurality of ears extending radially from the mating end of the plug body, a coupling nut slidably mounted on the plug including a groove formed between a plurality of ribs extending around an inside nut so that rotation of the coupType: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: FIBER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL d/b/a AMPHENOL FIBER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONALInventors: BRYAN D. CULL, JON M. WOODRUFF, JAIME CASTILLEGA
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Patent number: 7476035Abstract: A hermaphroditic connector for mounting to a cable having a plurality of optical fibers and connecting the fibers to mating optical fibers wherein the optical fibers and mating optical fibers have termini mounted to the respective ends thereof, and wherein the termini of at least one of the optical fibers is slidably mounted and biased to provide a predetermined amount of longitudinal travel during connection includes a plug insert for mounting the termini, a generally cylindrical plug body for receiving the plug insert through an open end thereof, the plug body including a mating end with a plurality of mating features configured to cooperate with corresponding mating features of a second connector to align the termini of the first and second connectors in opposed relationship, a plurality of ears extending radially from the mating end of the plug body, a coupling nut slidably mounted on the plug including a groove formed between a plurality of ribs extending around an inside nut so that rotation of the coupType: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Fiber Systems InternationalInventors: Bryan D. Cull, Jon M. Woodruff, Jamie Castillega
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Publication number: 20080253717Abstract: A hermaphroditic connector for mounting to a cable having a plurality of optical fibers and connecting the fibers to mating optical fibers wherein the optical fibers and mating optical fibers have termini mounted to the respective ends thereof, and wherein the termini of at least one of the optical fibers is slidably mounted and biased to provide a predetermined amount of longitudinal travel during connection includes a plug insert for mounting the termini, a generally cylindrical plug body for receiving the plug insert through an open end thereof, the plug body including a mating end with a plurality of mating features configured to cooperate with corresponding mating features of a second connector to align the termini of the first and second connectors in opposed relationship, a plurality of ears extending radially from the mating end of the plug body, a coupling nut slidably mounted on the plug including a groove formed between a plurality of ribs extending around an inside nut so that rotation of the coupType: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: FIBER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL d/b/a AMPHENOL FIBER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONALInventors: BRYAN D. CULL, JON M. WOODRUFF, JAIME CASTILLEGA
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Patent number: 6874946Abstract: A fiber optic connector for mounting to a cable having a plurality of optical fibers and connecting the optical fibers to mating optical fibers using termini. The connector comprises a housing defining an exterior and having a rear portion to which the cable is secured and through which the plurality of optical fibers enter. A support member having a shank which is engaged with a retainer ring and which is disposed within the housing extends between the rear portion of the housing and a forward portion of the housing with a gap disposed between the housing and the shank through which the optical fibers extend. A recess is disposed in the forward portion of the housing and has an interiorly disposed periphery which defines a recess profile. The recess profile has inner portions which receive the termini of the optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Fiber Sytems InternationalInventor: Bryan D. Cull
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Patent number: 6848834Abstract: A fiber optic connector is provided having translating termini, such that the terminal end of the termini will extend out of the forward end of an insert cap to prevent mud or debris from becoming lodged within the bores of the insert and within alignment sleeves which are contained within the insert cap. The fiber optic cable connector preferably is provided with continuous ceramic sleeves to align the adjacent termini of optical fibers included within respective ones of the cables. The continuous ceramic sleeves have internal bores which are slightly larger than the outside diameter of the periphery of the termini, providing a clearance fit between the continuous ceramic sleeves and respective ones of the termini. The termini are independently gimbaled, with gimbal points being disposed distally from respective mating planes between opposing terminal ends of the termini.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Fiber Systems InternationalInventors: Michael R. Roehrs, Daniel C. Roehrs, Bryan D. Cull
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Publication number: 20040161203Abstract: A fiber optic connector for mounting to a cable having a plurality of optical fibers and connecting the optical fibers to mating optical fibers using termini. The connector comprises a housing defining an exterior and having a rear portion to which the cable is secured and through which the plurality of optical fibers enter. A support member having a shank which is engaged with a retainer ring and which is disposed within the housing extends between the rear portion of the housing and a forward portion of the housing with a gap disposed between the housing and the shank through which the optical fibers extend. A recess is disposed in the forward portion of the housing and has an interiorly disposed periphery which defines a recess profile. The recess profile has inner portions which receive the termini of the optical fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventor: Bryan D. Cull
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Patent number: 6719461Abstract: A hybrid electro-optic connector (14) has an insert (28), a rear seal body (60) and a centrally disposed support member (62) which extends between the insert (28) and the rear seal body (60). The insert (28) has a rearwardly open recess (84) which is configured for receiving the support member (62). The support member (62) is formed of non-conductive plastic, and has a forward end defining a shank (76) and a retainer ring (78). The retainer ring (78) and the recess (84) in the insert (28) have mating profiles (196, 198, 212) which are configured for aligning to receive and retain optical termini (18), alignment sleeves (56) and electrical contacts (22) in fixed positions within the insert (28). The insert (28) is formed of conductive plastic, and a forward housing (29) of the connector (14) is formed of a non-conductive plastic, which is over molded to the insert (28).Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Fiber Systems InternationalInventor: Bryan D. Cull
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Publication number: 20030156798Abstract: A hybrid electro-optic connector (14) has an insert (28), a rear seal body (60) and a centrally disposed support member (62) which extends between the insert (28) and the rear seal body (60). The insert (28) has a rearwardly open recess (84) which is configured for receiving the support member (62). The support member (62) is formed of non-conductive plastic, and has a forward end defining a shank (76) and a retainer ring (78). The retainer ring (78) and the recess (84) in the insert (28) have mating profiles (196, 198, 212) which are configured for aligning to receive and retain optical termini (18), alignment sleeves (56) and electrical contacts (22) in fixed positions within the insert (28). The insert (28) is formed of conductive plastic, and a forward housing (29) of the connector (14) is formed of a non-conductive plastic, which is over molded to the insert (28).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventor: Bryan D. Cull
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Patent number: 6394661Abstract: A multi-channel fiber optic connector is provided having a plug connector half and a receptacle connector half. The plug and the receptacle have respective inserts that include exterior peripheries of a particular shape for mating with an interior profile of a housing of the receptacle. The peripheries of the inserts are preferably defined by cylindrical bodies having respective tabs which protrude outward from the outer diameters of the inserts. The interior profile of the receptacle housing defines a recess for receiving the tabs to both angularly align the insert associated with the receptacle and to angularly align the insert associated with the plug. The recess in the receptacle housing is defined by a groove which extends parallel to the longitudinal length of the receptacle housing, with the same groove receiving the protuberant tabs of both inserts to angularly align the inserts. The inserts have fiber optic termini mounted therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Fiber Systems InternationalInventors: Bryan D. Cull, Kerry W. Whitaker, Daniel C. Roehrs