Patents by Inventor Chris Charles Taylor

Chris Charles Taylor 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).

  • Publication number: 20230367091
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a single-piece or two-piece multi-fiber adapter defining a recess at which a contact assembly is disposed. The adapter assemblies can be disposed within adapter block assemblies or cassettes, which can be mounted to moveable trays. Both ports of the adapters disposed within adapter block assemblies are accessible. Only one port of each adapter disposed within the cassettes are accessible. Circuit boards can be mounted within the block assemblies or cassettes to provide communication between the contact assemblies and a data network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Cyle D. Petersen, Bruce Ogren, Scott C. Sievers, Thomas Marcouiller, Chris Charles Taylor, Mark Meredith, James Joseph Eberle, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230280544
    Abstract: A connector including two connector portions each including a ferrule and a latch, each latch including a distal end, and a proximal end, wherein the latch is pivotable about an intermediate connection portion; and a boot mounted to the connector portions, the boot movable longitudinally relative to the connector portions, wherein the boot causes the distal ends of the latch to pivot toward the ferrule of each connector portion as the boot is moved away from the connector portions. Front housings of the connector portions can each be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the ferrule without rotating the ferrule or the boot, to change the polarity of the two connector portions. The spacing between the two ferrules is adjustable. A holder holds the connector portions, the holder including side slots, the connector portions mounted to the holder by moving laterally to the side slots. The holder defines an area for receipt of a fiber optic cable when the ferrule is pushed in a direction toward the boot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicants: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED, CommScope Telecommunications (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: David Patrick MURRAY, Chris Charles TAYLOR, Gordon John WHITE, Zhaoyang TONG, Lei LIU
  • Patent number: 11604319
    Abstract: A connector including two connector portions each including a ferrule and a latch, each latch including a distal end, and a proximal end, wherein the latch is pivotable about an intermediate connection portion; and a boot mounted to the connector portions, the boot movable longitudinally relative to the connector portions, wherein the boot causes the distal ends of the latch to pivot toward the ferrule of each connector portion as the boot is moved away from the connector portions. Front housings of the connector portions can each be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the ferrule without rotating the ferrule or the boot, to change the polarity of the two connector portions. The spacing between the two ferrules is adjustable. A holder holds the connector portions, the holder including side slots, the connector portions mounted to the holder by moving laterally to the side slots. The holder defines an area for receipt of a fiber optic cable when the ferrule is pushed in a direction toward the boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, CommScope Telecommunications (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: David Patrick Murray, Chris Charles Taylor, Gordon John White, Zhaoyang Tong, Lei Liu
  • Publication number: 20210356677
    Abstract: A connector including two connector portions each including a ferrule and a latch, each latch including a distal end, and a proximal end, wherein the latch is pivotable about an intermediate connection portion; and a boot mounted to the connector portions, the boot movable longitudinally relative to the connector portions, wherein the boot causes the distal ends of the latch to pivot toward the ferrule of each connector portion as the boot is moved away from the connector portions. Front housings of the connector portions can each be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the ferrule without rotating the ferrule or the boot, to change the polarity of the two connector portions. The spacing between the two ferrules is adjustable. A holder holds the connector portions, the holder including side slots, the connector portions mounted to the holder by moving laterally to the side slots. The holder defines an area for receipt of a fiber optic cable when the ferrule is pushed in a direction toward the boot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicants: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED, CommScope Telecommunications (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: David Patrick MURRAY, Chris Charles TAYLOR, Gordon John WHITE, Zhaoyang TONG, Lei LIU
  • Patent number: 11079556
    Abstract: A connector including two connector portions each including a ferrule and a latch, each latch including a distal end, and a proximal end, wherein the latch is pivotable about an intermediate connection portion; and a boot mounted to the connector portions, the boot movable longitudinally relative to the connector portions, wherein the boot causes the distal ends of the latch to pivot toward the ferrule of each connector portion as the boot is moved away from the connector portions. Front housings of the connector portions can each be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the ferrule without rotating the ferrule or the boot, to change the polarity of the two connector portions. The spacing between the two ferrules is adjustable. A holder holds the connector portions, the holder including side slots, the connector portions mounted to the holder by moving laterally to the side slots. The holder defines an area for receipt of a fiber optic cable when the ferrule is pushed in a direction toward the boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, CommScope Telecommunications (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: David Patrick Murray, Chris Charles Taylor, Gordon John White, Zhaoyang Tong, Lei Liu
  • Publication number: 20200241212
    Abstract: A connector including two connector portions each including a ferrule and a latch, each latch including a distal end, and a proximal end, wherein the latch is pivotable about an intermediate connection portion; and a boot mounted to the connector portions, the boot movable longitudinally relative to the connector portions, wherein the boot causes the distal ends of the latch to pivot toward the ferrule of each connector portion as the boot is moved away from the connector portions. Front housings of the connector portions can each be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the ferrule without rotating the ferrule or the boot, to change the polarity of the two connector portions. The spacing between the two ferrules is adjustable. A holder holds the connector portions, the holder including side slots, the connector portions mounted to the holder by moving laterally to the side slots. The holder defines an area for receipt of a fiber optic cable when the ferrule is pushed in a direction toward the boot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicants: CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, CommScope Telecommunications (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: David Patrick MURRAY, Chris Charles TAYLOR, Gordon John WHITE, Zhaoyang TONG, Lei LIU
  • Patent number: 10545296
    Abstract: A connector including two connector portions each including a ferrule and a latch, each latch including a distal end, and a proximal end, wherein the latch is pivotable about an intermediate connection portion; and a boot mounted to the connector portions, the boot movable longitudinally relative to the connector portions, wherein the boot causes the distal ends of the latch to pivot toward the ferrule of each connector portion as the boot is moved away from the connector portions. Front housings of the connector portions can each be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the ferrule without rotating the ferrule or the boot, to change the polarity of the two connector portions. The spacing between the two ferrules is adjustable. A holder holds the connector portions, the holder including side slots, the connector portions mounted to the holder by moving laterally to the side slots. The holder defines an area for receipt of a fiber optic cable when the ferrule is pushed in a direction toward the boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignees: CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, CommScope Telecommunications (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: David Patrick Murray, Chris Charles Taylor, Gordon John White, Zhaoyang Tong, Lei Liu
  • Publication number: 20190137694
    Abstract: A connector including two connector portions each including a ferrule and a latch, each latch including a distal end, and a proximal end, wherein the latch is pivotable about an intermediate connection portion; and a boot mounted to the connector portions, the boot movable longitudinally relative to the connector portions, wherein the boot causes the distal ends of the latch to pivot toward the ferrule of each connector portion as the boot is moved away from the connector portions. Front housings of the connector portions can each be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the ferrule without rotating the ferrule or the boot, to change the polarity of the two connector portions. The spacing between the two ferrules is adjustable. A holder holds the connector portions, the holder including side slots, the connector portions mounted to the holder by moving laterally to the side slots. The holder defines an area for receipt of a fiber optic cable when the ferrule is pushed in a direction toward the boot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicants: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED, ADC Telecommunications (Shanghai) Distribution Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: David Patrick MURRAY, Chris Charles TAYLOR, Gordon John WHITE, Zhaoyang TONG, Lei LIU
  • Patent number: 10067301
    Abstract: A connector (10) includes two connector portions (12) and a boot (14). Each connector portion (12) includes a ferrule (78) and a latch (18). The latch (18) includes a distal end (24) and a proximal end (22). The latch (18) is pivotable about an intermediate connection portion (26). The boot (14) is mounted to the connector portions (12). The boot (14) moves longitudinally relative to the connector portions (12). The boot (14) causes the distal ends (24) of the latch (18) to pivot toward the ferrule (78) of each connector portion (12) as the boot (14) is moved away from the connector portions (12). Front housings (32) of the connector portions (12) can each be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the ferrule (78) without rotating the ferrule (78) or the boot (14), to change the polarity of the two connector portions (12). The spacing between the two ferrules (78) is adjustable. A holder (96) holds the connector portions (12). The holder (96) includes side slots (98).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignees: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED, ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS (SHANGHAI) DISTRIBUTION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: David Patrick Murray, Chris Charles Taylor, Gordon John White, Zhaoyang Tong, Lei Liu
  • Patent number: 10012813
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a single-piece or two-piece multi-fiber adapter defining a recess at which a contact assembly is disposed. The adapter assemblies can be disposed within adapter block assemblies or cassettes, which can be mounted to moveable trays. Both ports of the adapters disposed within adapter block assemblies are accessible. Only one port of each adapter disposed within the cassettes are accessible. Circuit boards can be mounted within the block assemblies or cassettes to provide communication between the contact assemblies and a data network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Cyle D. Petersen, Bruce Ogren, Scott C. Sievers, Thomas Marcouiller, Chris Charles Taylor, Mark Meredith, James Joseph Eberle, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170045702
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a single-piece or two-piece multi-fiber adapter defining a recess at which a contact assembly is disposed. The adapter assemblies can be disposed within adapter block assemblies or cassettes, which can be mounted to moveable trays. Both ports of the adapters disposed within adapter block assemblies are accessible. Only one port of each adapter disposed within the cassettes are accessible. Circuit boards can be mounted within the block assemblies or cassettes to provide communication between the contact assemblies and a data network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Cyle D. Petersen, Bruce Ogren, Scott C. Sievers, Thomas Marcouiller, Chris Charles Taylor, Mark Meredith, James Joseph Eberle, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160349458
    Abstract: A connector (10) includes two connector portions (12) and a boot (14). Each connector portion (12) includes a ferrule (78) and a latch (18). The latch (18) includes a distal end (24) and a proximal end (22). The latch (18) is pivotable about an intermediate connection portion (26). The boot (14) is mounted to the connector portions (12). The boot (14) moves longitudinally relative to the connector portions (12). The boot (14) causes the distal ends (24) of the latch (18) to pivot toward the ferrule (78) of each connector portion (12) as the boot (14) is moved away from the connector portions (12). Front housings (32) of the connector portions (12) can each be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the ferrule (78) without rotating the ferrule (78) or the boot (14), to change the polarity of the two connector portions (12). The spacing between the two ferrules (78) is adjustable. A holder (96) holds the connector portions (12). The holder (96) includes side slots (98).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: David Patrick MURRAY, Chris Charles TAYLOR, Gordon John WHITE, Zhaoyang TONG, Lei LIU
  • Patent number: 9423570
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a single-piece or two-piece multi-fiber adapter defining a recess at which a contact assembly is disposed. The adapter assemblies can be disposed within adapter block assemblies or cassettes, which can be mounted to moveable trays. Both ports of the adapters disposed within adapter block assemblies are accessible. Only one port of each adapter disposed within the cassettes are accessible. Circuit boards can be mounted within the block assemblies or cassettes to provide communication between the contact assemblies and a data network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Cyle D. Petersen, Bruce Ogren, Scott C. Sievers, Thomas Marcouiller, Chris Charles Taylor, Mark Meredith, James Joseph Eberle, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140219615
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a single-piece or two-piece multi-fiber adapter defining a recess at which a contact assembly is disposed. The adapter assemblies can be disposed within adapter block assemblies or cassettes, which can be mounted to moveable trays. Both ports of the adapters disposed within adapter block assemblies are accessible. Only one port of each adapter disposed within the cassettes are accessible. Circuit boards can be mounted within the block assemblies or cassettes to provide communication between the contact assemblies and a data network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyle D. Petersen, Bruce Ogren, Scott C. Sievers, Thomas Marcouiller, Chris Charles Taylor, Mark Meredith, James Joseph Eberle, JR.