Patents by Inventor Chois Alven Blackwell, JR.

Chois Alven Blackwell, JR. 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).

  • Patent number: 11715949
    Abstract: Power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By “hot” connection and/or disconnection, the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. The power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from “hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, Jr., Boyd Grant Brower, Terry Dean Cox
  • Publication number: 20230236378
    Abstract: A fiber optic assembly is provided including a base configured to be mounted to a surface, a sidewall extending from the base, a cover configured to engage the sidewall to enclose a portion of the fiber optic assembly, a midplane separating a first portion of the fiber optic assembly from a second portion of the fiber optic assembly, and a hinge disposed between the midplane and the sidewall, which enables the midplane to transition between an open position and a closed position. The midplane includes a plurality of adapters disposed through the midplane from a first side to a second side and a plurality of splice holders disposed on the second side configured to retain at least one fiber optic splice connection between an optical fiber of an input cable and an adapter of the plurality of adapters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Rolando Herrera Gutierrez, Larry Todd McKinney, Jason Cameron Payne, Fabiola Patricia Villanueva Tavares
  • Publication number: 20220200277
    Abstract: Power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By “hot” connection and/or disconnection, the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. The power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from “hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Boyd Grant Brower, Terry Dean Cox
  • Patent number: 11296504
    Abstract: Power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By “hot” connection and/or disconnection, the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. The power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from “hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, Jr., Boyd Grant Brower, Terry Dean Cox
  • Publication number: 20210373272
    Abstract: A strain relief for a fiber optic assembly is provided including a base, a forward cable channel, a rear cable channel aligned with the at least one forward cable channel along a longitudinal axis, and an offset post disposed between the at least one forward cable channel and the at least one rear cable channel. Each of the forward cable channel and the rear cable channel includes a first post and a second post extending from the base. The offset post is disposed along the longitudinal axis, such that when an optical cable is installed into the strain relief the optical cable bends around the offset post out of the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Patrick Faraj, Rolando Herrera Gutierrez, Vicente Uribe Heredia, Kristine Alaina Johnson, Pedro Gustavo Maldonado, Larry Todd KcKinney, Fabiola Patricia Villanueva Tavares
  • Patent number: 11114852
    Abstract: Power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By “hot” connection and/or disconnection, the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. The power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from “hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, Jr., Boyd Grant Brower, Terry Dean Cox
  • Publication number: 20200271861
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a fiber optic cable includes a housing having an inlet for receiving an end of the fiber optic cable. A stripping module is in the housing and configured to remove an end section of an outer jacket of the cable to provide exposed portions of strength members and at least one optical fiber. The apparatus further includes a trimming module in the housing that is configured to remove an end section of the exposed portions of strength members. A method is also disclosed where the stripping and trimming operations for a fiber optic cable are performed by the same apparatus and within the same housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Carl Randall Harrison, Chanh Cuong Vo
  • Publication number: 20200235574
    Abstract: Power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By “hot” connection and/or disconnection, the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. The power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from “hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Boyd Grant Brower, Terry Dean Cox
  • Publication number: 20200044445
    Abstract: Power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By “hot” connection and/or disconnection, the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. The power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from “hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Boyd Grant Brower, Terry Dean Cox
  • Patent number: 10454270
    Abstract: Power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By “hot” connection and/or disconnection, the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. The power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from “hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communicatons LLC
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, Jr., Boyd Grant Brower, Terry Dean Cox
  • Publication number: 20170271870
    Abstract: Power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By “hot” connection and/or disconnection, the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. The power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from “hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, Jr., Boyd Grant Brower, Terry Dean Cox
  • Patent number: 9685782
    Abstract: Power distribution modules capable of “hot” connection and/or disconnection in distributed antenna systems (DAS), and related components, power units, and methods are disclosed. The power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming DAS component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By “hot” connection and/or disconnection, it is meant that the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming DAS component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. As a non-limiting example, the power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from “hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, Jr., Boyd Grant Brower, Terry Dean Cox
  • Patent number: 9575275
    Abstract: An apparatus for releasably attaching a fiber optic module to equipment is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a latch configured to releasably attach the fiber optic module to equipment. The apparatus further comprises a pushrod configured to deactivate the latch from a back end of the fiber optic module, wherein the fiber optic module is released from the equipment. In one embodiment, the fiber optic module is a high-density fiber optic module. The pushrod may be further configured to maintain a position of the latch. The pushrod may also be further configured to be positioned in a groove disposed in a side of a main body of the fiber optic module, wherein the pushrod and the groove are configured to prevent the pushrod from binding while moving within the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLS
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, Jr., Terry Dean Cox, Jorgen Sven Janson, Sebastian Schreiber, Howard Clark Schwartz
  • Patent number: 9525488
    Abstract: Embodiments include distribution in optical fiber-based distributed communications systems configured to provide digital data services and radio frequency (RF) communications services, and related components and methods. Embodiments disclosed include units that can be provided in optical fiber-based distributed communications systems that are configured to support RF communication services and digital data services. The units may also be configured to support providing distribution of power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Hubert Blair Beamon, Chois Alven Blackwell, Jr., Boyd Grant Brower
  • Publication number: 20160147029
    Abstract: A unitary tray for operably supporting a fiber-optic module is disclosed. The tray includes a guide base and guide rails that define a central channel sized to accommodate the fiber-optic module. The fiber-optic module can be slid into a central module position from the back or the front of the tray, and then locked in the central module position. Opposing unitary side guides with slotted channels can be used to form a drawer that holds one or more of the trays. The drawers can be used to form fiber-optic equipment such as an interconnection unit that supports the modules and that allows for conveniently making multiple optical fiber interconnections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Boyd Grant Brower
  • Patent number: 9250409
    Abstract: A unitary tray for operably supporting a fiber-optic module is disclosed. The tray includes a guide base and guide rails that define a central channel sized to accommodate the fiber-optic module. The fiber-optic module can be slid into a central module position from the back or the front of the tray, and then locked in the central module position. Opposing unitary side guides with slotted channels can be used to form a drawer that holds one or more of the trays. The drawers can be used to form fiber-optic equipment such as an interconnection unit that supports the modules and that allows for conveniently making multiple optical fiber interconnections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, Jr., Boyd Grant Brower
  • Publication number: 20150268435
    Abstract: An apparatus for releasably attaching a fiber optic module to equipment is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a latch configured to releasably attach the fiber optic module to equipment. The apparatus further comprises a pushrod configured to deactivate the latch from a back end of the fiber optic module, wherein the fiber optic module is released from the equipment. In one embodiment, the fiber optic module is a high-density fiber optic module. The pushrod may be further configured to maintain a position of the latch. The pushrod may also be further configured to be positioned in a groove disposed in a side of a main body of the fiber optic module, wherein the pushrod and the groove are configured to prevent the pushrod from binding while moving within the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Terry Dean Cox, Jorgen Sven Janson, Sebastian Schreiber, Howard Clark Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20150268436
    Abstract: A high-density fiber optic module is disclosed. The high-density fiber optic module comprises an interior, at least one adapter disposed in one end of the high-density fiber optic module having a fiber optic connector configured to connect to one or more optical fibers, and a splice holder assembly positioned in the interior of the high-density fiber optic module. The splice holder assembly may have a single fiber splice holder assembly and a ribbon fiber splice holder feature mounted on a common base. The splice holder assembly is configured to provide fiber management for the one or more optical fibers within the interior of the high-density fiber optic module. The splice holder assembly may be configured to provide fiber management for a fiber harness spliced to a ribbon cable by a first ribbon fiber splice, or may be configured to provide fiber management for a plurality of fiber pigtails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Terry Dean Cox
  • Publication number: 20140003782
    Abstract: A unitary tray for operably supporting a fiber-optic module is disclosed. The tray includes a guide base and guide rails that define a central channel sized to accommodate the fiber-optic module. The fiber-optic module can be slid into a central module position from the back or the front of the tray, and then locked in the central module position. Opposing unitary side guides with slotted channels can be used to form a drawer that holds one or more of the trays. The drawers can be used to form fiber-optic equipment such as an interconnection unit that supports the modules and that allows for conveniently making multiple optical fiber interconnections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Boyd Grant Brower
  • Publication number: 20130249292
    Abstract: Power distribution modules capable of “hot” connection and/or disconnection in distributed antenna systems (DAS), and related components, power units, and methods are disclosed. The power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming DAS component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By “hot” connection and/or disconnection, it is meant that the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming DAS component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. As a non-limiting example, the power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from “hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Chois Alven Blackwell, JR., Boyd Grant Brower, Terry Dean Cox