Patents by Inventor Charles R. Bragg
Charles R. Bragg 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: 20160036179Abstract: A wire contact, such as an insulation displacement connector, having a wire receiving gap partially defined by a side portion. The side portion has a cutting portion with a first thickness and a non-cutting portion with a second thickness. The first thickness is less than the second thickness. The cutting portion is configured to cut through the insulation of the wire when the wire is pressed into the wire receiving gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Charles R. Bragg, Darrell W. Zielke
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Patent number: 9236691Abstract: A multi-port or multi-outlet cassette that may be configured as a low profile, high-density cassette. Selected embodiments include a bezel member having a projection positioned between each adjacent pair of outlets to help reduce crosstalk. A releasable latch mechanism may be included that is configured to selectively latch and unlatch the cassette to a patch panel. Embodiments configured for use with fiber optic cables may include a movable connector member. A cable connector may be mounted to the movable connector member to move therewith as a unit. Moving the movable connector member determines an angle of the cable connector relative to the panel. Angles may be selected to reduce stress on a cable connected to the cable connector. In particular, it may be desirable to position the cable connector such that it is orthogonal to the panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventor: Charles R. Bragg
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Publication number: 20150295350Abstract: A communication outlet for use with a communication plug. The outlet includes a shutter door biased by at least one biasing member toward a closed position in which the shutter door substantially obstructs the opening. Insertion of the communication plug into the opening transitions the shutter door from the closed position to an open position. Optionally, the outlet includes a shutter lock member adjacent the shutter door. The shutter lock member prevents the shutter door from transitioning from the closed position to the open position when the shutter lock member is in a locked position. The shutter lock member is transitionable from the locked position to an unlocked position by the insertion of the communication plug into the opening. Optionally, the outlet includes a wire manager configured to position a plurality of wires to engage a plurality of wire contacts inside the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventor: Charles R. Bragg
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Patent number: 9077126Abstract: A multi-port or multi-outlet cassette that may be configured as a low profile, high-density cassette. Selected embodiments include a bezel member having a projection positioned between each adjacent pair of outlets to help reduce crosstalk. A releasable latch mechanism may be included that is configured to selectively latch and unlatch the cassette to a patch panel. Embodiments configured for use with fiber optic cables may include a movable connector member. A cable connector may be mounted to the movable connector member to move therewith as a unit. Moving the movable connector member determines an angle of the cable connector relative to the panel. Angles may be selected to reduce stress on a cable connected to the cable connector. In particular, it may be desirable to position the cable connector such that it is orthogonal to the panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventor: Charles R. Bragg
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Patent number: 8958680Abstract: A multi-port or multi-outlet cassette that may be configured as a low profile, high-density cassette. Selected embodiments include a bezel member having a projection positioned between each adjacent pair of outlets to help reduce crosstalk. A releasable latch mechanism may be included that is configured to selectively latch and unlatch the cassette to a patch panel. Embodiments configured for use with fiber optic cables may include a movable connector member. A cable connector may be mounted to the movable connector member to move therewith as a unit. Moving the movable connector member determines an angle of the cable connector relative to the panel. Angles may be selected to reduce stress on a cable connected to the cable connector. In particular, it may be desirable to position the cable connector such that it is orthogonal to the panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Charles R. Bragg
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Publication number: 20140341522Abstract: A multi-port or multi-outlet cassette that may be configured as a low profile, high-density cassette. Selected embodiments include a bezel member having a projection positioned between each adjacent pair of outlets to help reduce crosstalk. A releasable latch mechanism may be included that is configured to selectively latch and unlatch the cassette to a patch panel. Embodiments configured for use with fiber optic cables may include a movable connector member. A cable connector may be mounted to the movable connector member to move therewith as a unit. Moving the movable connector member determines an angle of the cable connector relative to the panel. Angles may be selected to reduce stress on a cable connected to the cable connector. In particular, it may be desirable to position the cable connector such that it is orthogonal to the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventor: Charles R. Bragg
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Publication number: 20140334792Abstract: A multi-port or multi-outlet cassette that may be configured as a low profile, high-density cassette. Selected embodiments include a bezel member having a projection positioned between each adjacent pair of outlets to help reduce crosstalk. A releasable latch mechanism may be included that is configured to selectively latch and unlatch the cassette to a patch panel. Embodiments configured for use with fiber optic cables may include a movable connector member. A cable connector may be mounted to the movable connector member to move therewith as a unit. Moving the movable connector member determines an angle of the cable connector relative to the panel. Angles may be selected to reduce stress on a cable connected to the cable connector. In particular, it may be desirable to position the cable connector such that it is orthogonal to the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Charles R. Bragg
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Publication number: 20140286618Abstract: A multi-port or multi-outlet cassette that may be configured as a low profile, high-density cassette. Selected embodiments include a bezel member having a projection positioned between each adjacent pair of outlets to help reduce crosstalk. A releasable latch mechanism may be included that is configured to selectively latch and unlatch the cassette to a patch panel. Embodiments configured for use with fiber optic cables may include a movable connector member. A cable connector may be mounted to the movable connector member to move therewith as a unit. Moving the movable connector member determines an angle of the cable connector relative to the panel. Angles may be selected to reduce stress on a cable connected to the cable connector. In particular, it may be desirable to position the cable connector such that it is orthogonal to the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Charles R. Bragg
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Patent number: 8781284Abstract: A multi-port or multi-outlet cassette that may be configured as a low profile, high-density cassette. Selected embodiments include a bezel member having a projection positioned between each adjacent pair of outlets to help reduce crosstalk. A releasable latch mechanism may be included that is configured to selectively latch and unlatch the cassette to a patch panel. Embodiments configured for use with fiber optic cables may include a movable connector member. A cable connector may be mounted to the movable connector member to move therewith as a unit. Moving the movable connector member determines an angle of the cable connector relative to the panel. Angles may be selected to reduce stress on a cable connected to the cable connector. In particular, it may be desirable to position the cable connector such that it is orthogonal to the panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventor: Charles R. Bragg
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Publication number: 20140037259Abstract: A multi-port or multi-outlet cassette that may be configured as a low profile, high-density cassette. Selected embodiments include a bezel member having a projection positioned between each adjacent pair of outlets to help reduce crosstalk. A releasable latch mechanism may be included that is configured to selectively latch and unlatch the cassette to a patch panel. Embodiments configured for use with fiber optic cables may include a movable connector member. A cable connector may be mounted to the movable connector member to move therewith as a unit. Moving the movable connector member determines an angle of the cable connector relative to the panel. Angles may be selected to reduce stress on a cable connected to the cable connector. In particular, it may be desirable to position the cable connector such that it is orthogonal to the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventor: Charles R. Bragg
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Patent number: 6970138Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method by which radio transceiver equipment may be coupled to antenna equipment polarized in either of two orthogonal polarizations without requiring any adaptation or additional componentry while providing the same signal path attributes irrespective of the polarization chosen. Accordingly, a single transceiver/antenna unit may be utilized for providing communications polarized vertically, or slant right, and polarized horizontally, or slant left.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2004Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: Jay H. McCandless, Charles R. Bragg
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Patent number: 6853343Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method by which radio transceiver equipment may be coupled to antenna equipment polarized in either of two orthogonal polarizations without requiring any adaptation or additional componentry while providing the same signal path attributes irrespective of the polarization chosen. Accordingly, a single transceiver/antenna unit may be utilized for providing communications polarized vertically, or slant right, and polarized horizontally, or slant left.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: Jay H. McCandless, Charles R. Bragg
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Publication number: 20040183616Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method by which radio transceiver equipment may be coupled to antenna equipment polarized in either of two orthogonal polarizations without requiring any adaptation or additional componentry while providing the same signal path attributes irrespective of the polarization chosen. Accordingly, a single transceiver/antenna unit may be utilized for providing communications polarized vertically, or slant right, and polarized horizontally, or slant left.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Jay H. McCandles, Charles R. Bragg
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Patent number: 6456258Abstract: A spring loaded antenna mounting system for the directional antennae of a point-to-multipoint millimeter wave communication system and methods of supporting such antennae for selectively directing the beam thereof. The adjustment of the antenna in two orthogonal directions is disclosed as is a quick connect/disconnect latch for attaching the individual antenna element to the antenna mount.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Harris Broadband Wireless Access, Inc.Inventors: Charles R. Bragg, Wesley A. Bigelow
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Publication number: 20020105477Abstract: A spring loaded antenna mounting system for the directional antennae of a point-to-multipoint millimeter wave communication system and methods of supporting such antennae for selectively directing the beam thereof. The adjustment of the antenna in two orthogonal directions is disclosed as is a quick connect/disconnect latch for attaching the individual antenna element to the antenna mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Charles R. Bragg, Wesley A. Bigelow
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Publication number: 20020080079Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method by which radio transceiver equipment may be coupled to antenna equipment polarized in either of two orthogonal polarizations without requiring any adaptation or additional componentry while providing the same signal path attributes irrespective of the polarization chosen. Accordingly, a single transceiver/antenna unit may be utilized for providing communications polarized vertically, or slant right, and polarized horizontally, or slant left.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2002Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Jay H. McCandless, Charles R. Bragg
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Patent number: D752590Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Charles R. Bragg, Ryan C. Moore, Dean S. Lipke