Patents by Inventor Clay A. Feustel
Clay A. Feustel 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: 7218828Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an optical power splitting module apparatus. The module apparatus includes at least one input port, one or more multi-fiber output ports, and an optical fiber-splitter device coupled therebetween. The optical splitter device has a first end configured as at least one single optical fiber, and a second end configured as one or more multi-fiber groups. The first end of the splitter device is coupled to the input port and the second end of the splitter device is coupled to the output ports. The first end of the splitter device is, e.g., an LC connector. The second end of the splitter device is, e.g., one or more Multi-fiber Push On (MPO) connectors. The optical splitter device is, e.g., a 1×N planar lightwave circuit (PLC) splitter, such as a 1×32 PLC splitter with an LC input connector and four 8-fiber MPO output connectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventors: Clay A. Feustel, Daniel Hendrickson, Hongbo Zhang
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Patent number: 7187838Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus and system for managing and radially distributing optical fibers from a first location, such as a central office, to a plurality of destination locations, such as homes within a neighborhood. The apparatus includes a distribution panel having a central hub or ring, and both a plurality of optical input elements and a plurality of optical output elements disposed radially around the central hub. The optical input elements split the fibers coupled from the first location into a plurality of individual fibers that are routed to the central hub. The central hub radially distributes the plurality of fibers to appropriate optical output elements, which are coupled to destination fibers routed to the plurality of destination locations. The radial configuration of the apparatus provides a central breakout point for fiber distribution, thus improving fiber organization and routing management compared to conventional routing and distribution systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Furukawa Electric North America, Inc.Inventors: Clay A. Feustel, Daniel Hendrickson, Hongbo Zhang
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Publication number: 20060165366Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an optical power splitting module apparatus. The module apparatus includes at least one input port, one or more multi-fiber output ports, and an optical fiber-splitter device coupled therebetween. The optical splitter device has a first end configured as at least one single optical fiber, and a second end configured as one or more multi-fiber groups. The first end of the splitter device is coupled to the input port and the second end of the splitter device is coupled to the output ports. The first end of the splitter device is, e.g., an LC connector. The second end of the splitter device is, e.g., one or more Multi-fiber Push On (MPO) connectors. The optical splitter device is, e.g., a 1×N planar lightwave circuit (PLC) splitter, such as a 1×32 PLC splitter with an LC input connector and four 8-fiber MPO output connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Clay Feustel, Daniel Hendrickson, Hongbo Zhang
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Publication number: 20060165365Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus and system for managing and radially distributing optical fibers from a first location, such as a central office, to a plurality of destination locations, such as homes within a neighborhood. The apparatus includes a distribution panel having a central hub or ring, and both a plurality of optical input elements and a plurality of optical output elements disposed radially around the central hub. The optical input elements split the fibers coupled from the first location into a plurality of individual fibers that are routed to the central hub. The central hub radially distributes the plurality of fibers to appropriate optical output elements, which are coupled to destination fibers routed to the plurality of destination locations. The radial configuration of the apparatus provides a central breakout point for fiber distribution, thus improving fiber organization and routing management compared to conventional routing and distribution systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Clay Feustel, Daniel Hendrickson, Hongbo Zhang
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Patent number: 7081808Abstract: Self-registration systems and methods for dynamically updating information related to a network, are provided. A self-registration system for dynamically updating information related to a network, comprises: a connector comprising an integrated circuit that stores a first block of information; an adapter coupled to the connector; a reader that receives the first block of information from the integrated circuit via the adapter; and a communication line coupled to the adapter via the connector, where the first block of information comprises a first block of information about network elements associated with the integrated circuit, and where the first block of information about network elements associated with the integrated circuit comprises information other than information identifying the connector, the adapter, the communication line and the integrated circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2002Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Fitel USA Corp.Inventors: Bruce A. Colombo, Clay A. Feustel, Mark R. Jennings, Sean L. Jones, Norman R. Lampert, Frank S. Leone, Francis G. McCormack, Gregory A. Sandels, Naif T. Subh, Ian A. White
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Patent number: 7080945Abstract: Connector systems for dynamically updating information related to a network and methods for developing the connector systems, are provided. A connector system for dynamically updating information related to the network, comprises: a connector; and an integrated circuit integrated in a surface of the connector. A method for developing the connector system comprises: obtaining a connector; and integrating an integrated circuit in a surface of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Fitel USA CorporationInventors: Bruce A. Colombo, Clay A. Feustel, Mark R. Jennings, Sean L. Jones, Norman R. Lampert, Frank S. Leone, Francis G. McCormack, Gregory A. Sandels, Naif T. Subh, Ian A. White
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Patent number: 7046899Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a universal apparatus for incorporating intelligence into the distribution frame of an optical communication system. The communication system includes a distribution frame with one or more distribution shelves having one or more interconnection panels, and a universal operations, administration and maintenance (OA&M) apparatus attached to the distribution frame. The OA&M apparatus, which is operably connected to the interconnection panels and the distribution frame's system controller through an interface, monitors current interconnection panel connections including cross-connections and can indicate future possible cross-connections between interconnection panels. The OA&M apparatus also is useful for jumper routing, circuit administration, and other features associated with the distribution frame and its fiber connections.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Furukawa Electric North America, Inc.Inventors: Bruce A. Colombo, Clay A. Feustel, Mark R. Jennings, Alex Richard, Peng Wang
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Publication number: 20050196120Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a universal apparatus for incorporating intelligence into the distribution frame of an optical communication system. The communication system includes a distribution frame with one or more distribution shelves having one or more interconnection panels, and a universal operations, administration and maintenance (OA&M) apparatus attached to the distribution frame. The OA&M apparatus, which is operably connected to the interconnection panels and the distribution frame's system controller through an interface, monitors current interconnection panel connections including cross-connections and can indicate future possible cross-connections between interconnection panels. The OA&M apparatus also is useful for jumper routing, circuit administration, and other features associated with the distribution frame and its fiber connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2004Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Bruce Colombo, Clay Feustel, Mark Jennings, Alex Richard, Peng Wang
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Publication number: 20050150962Abstract: Connector systems for dynamically updating information related to a network and methods for developing the connector systems, are provided. A connector system for dynamically updating information related to the network, comprises: a connector; and an integrated circuit integrated in a surface of the connector. A method for developing the connector system comprises: obtaining a connector; and integrating an integrated circuit in a surface of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Inventors: Bruce Colombo, Clay Feustel, Mark Jennings, Sean Jones, Norman Lampert, Frank Leone, Francis McCormack, Gregory Sandels, Naif Subh, Ian White
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Patent number: 6898368Abstract: Adapter systems for dynamically updating information related to a network and methods for developing the adapter systems, are provided. An adapter system for dynamically updating information related to the network comprises: an adapter; and an antenna integrated in one of a surface of the adapter and in a tape overlay that can be affixed to the surface of the adapter. A method for developing an adapter system comprises: obtaining an adapter; and integrating an antenna in one of a surface of the adapter and in a tape overlay that can be affixed to the surface of the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Fitel USA Corp.Inventors: Bruce A. Colombo, Clay A. Feustel, Mark R. Jennings, Sean L. Jones, Norman R. Lampert, Frank S. Leone, Francis G. McCormack, Gregory A. Sandels, Naif T. Subh, Ian A. White
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Patent number: 6766022Abstract: A system for cross-connecting network elements of different types through a common universal media. In the system, a media conversion interface is electrically connected to a network element. This media conversion interface passively maps the connector and cable type of the network element to a universal connector type. This media conversion interface is electrically connected to a cross-connect module in a universal distribution frame. This electrical connection uses a universal cable group and universal connectors. This cross-connect module is connected to another cross-connect module, also in a universal distribution frame, using a universal cable group and universal connectors. This second cross-connect module is electrically connected to a second media conversion interface, using a universal cable group and universal connectors.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Avaya Technology Corp.Inventors: Steven C. Bartolutti, Leslie A. Baxter, Jane B. Clayton, Clay A. Feustel, Harold W. Friesen, David R. Hawkins, Christopher M. Helmstetter, Ian A. White
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Publication number: 20040054761Abstract: Self-registration systems and methods for dynamically updating information related to a network, are provided. A self-registration system for dynamically updating information related to a network, comprises: a connector comprising an integrated circuit that stores a first block of information; an adapter coupled to the connector; a reader that receives the first block of information from the integrated circuit via the adapter; and a communication line coupled to the adapter via the connector, where the first block of information comprises a first block of information about network elements associated with the integrated circuit, and where the first block of information about network elements associated with the integrated circuit comprises information other than information identifying the connector, the adapter, the communication line and the integrated circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2002Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Bruce A. Colombo, Clay A. Feustel, Mark R. Jennings, Sean L. Jones, Norman R. Lampert, Frank S. Leone, Francis G. McCormack, Gregory A. Sandels, Naif T. Subh, Ian A. White
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Publication number: 20040052498Abstract: Adapter systems for dynamically updating information related to a network and methods for developing the adapter systems, are provided. An adapter system for dynamically updating information related to the network comprises: an adapter; and an antenna integrated in one of a surface of the adapter and in a tape overlay that can be affixed to the surface of the adapter. A method for developing an adapter system comprises: obtaining an adapter; and integrating an antenna in one of a surface of the adapter and in a tape overlay that can be affixed to the surface of the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2002Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Bruce A. Colombo, Clay A. Feustel, Mark R. Jennings, Sean L. Jones, Norman R. Lampert, Frank S. Leone, Francis G. McCormack, Gregory A. Sandels, Naif T. Subh, Ian A. White
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Publication number: 20040052471Abstract: Connector systems for dynamically updating information related to a network and methods for developing the connector systems, are provided. A connector system for dynamically updating information related to the network, comprises: a connector; and an integrated circuit integrated in a surface of the connector. A method for developing the connector system comprises: obtaining a connector; and integrating an integrated circuit in a surface of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2002Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: Fitel USA Corp.Inventors: Bruce A. Colombo, Clay A. Feustel, Mark R. Jennings, Sean L. Jones, Norman R. Lampert, Frank S. Leone, Francis G. McCormack, Gregory A. Sandels, Naif T. Subh, Ian A. White
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Patent number: 5552962Abstract: Disclosed are interconnect and cross-connect equipment which permit easy cutover and restoration of telecommunications services. Coupled to plug-receiving jacks is a series of relays which are not activated until a button is depressed after the plugs are inserted to effect the cutover.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1994Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Assignee: AT&T CorpInventors: Clay A. Feustel, John M. Scaglione
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Patent number: D603628Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Trompeter Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Glen Towater, Clay Feustel
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Patent number: D604065Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Trompeter Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Glen Towater, Clay Feustel