Patents by Inventor Craig Bentz

Craig Bentz 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).

  • Method and apparatus for multi-directional fiber optic connection
    Patent number: 7641399
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that permit multi-directional fiber optic connections to a device. The multi-directional aspect of the fiber optic connections permit the connections to be aligned closely with the direction of travel of the fiber optic cables that interface with the device. Closely aligning the fiber optic connections on the device with the fiber optic cables' direction of travel maximizes the bend radius of the fiber optic cable near the point of connection or eliminates the bend altogether and reduces the likelihood of a broken fiber or signal attenuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vern Loch, Craig Bentz, Joseph Coffey
  • Method and apparatus for multi-directional fiber optic connection
    Publication number: 20070286558
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that permit multi-directional fiber optic connections to a device. The multi-directional aspect of the fiber optic connections permit the connections to be aligned closely with the direction of travel of the fiber optic cables that interface with the device. Closely aligning the fiber optic connections on the device with the fiber optic cables' direction of travel maximizes the bend radius of the fiber optic cable near the point of connection or eliminates the bend altogether and reduces the likelihood of a broken fiber or signal attenuation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vern Loch, Craig Bentz, Joseph Coffey
  • Method and apparatus for multi-directional fiber optic connection
    Patent number: 7153040
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that permit multi-directional fiber optic connections to a device. The multi-directional aspect of the fiber optic connections permit the connections to be aligned closely with the direction of travel of the fiber optic cables that interface with the device. Closely aligning the fiber optic connections on the device with the fiber optic cables' direction of travel maximizes the bend radius of the fiber optic cable near the point of connection or eliminates the bend altogether and reduces the likelihood of a broken fiber or signal attenuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vern Loch, Craig Bentz, Joseph Coffey
  • Method and apparatus for multi-directional fiber optic connection
    Publication number: 20050141821
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that permit multi-directional fiber optic connections to a device. The multi-directional aspect of the fiber optic connections permit the connections to be aligned closely with the direction of travel of the fiber optic cables that interface with the device. Closely aligning the fiber optic connections on the device with the fiber optic cables' direction of travel maximizes the bend radius of the fiber optic cable near the point of connection or eliminates the bend altogether and reduces the likelihood of a broken fiber or signal attenuation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vern Loch, Craig Bentz, Joseph Coffey
  • Method and apparatus for multi-directional fiber optic connection
    Patent number: 6821031
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that permit multi-directional fiber optic connections to a device. The multi-directional aspect of the fiber optic connections permit the connections to be aligned closely with the direction of travel of the fiber optic cables that interface with the device. Closely aligning the fiber optic connections on the device with the fiber optic cables' direction of travel maximizes the bend radius of the fiber optic cable near the point of connection or eliminates the bend altogether and reduces the likelihood of a broken fiber or signal attenuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vern Loch, Craig Bentz, Joseph Coffey
  • Method and apparatus for multi-directional fiber optic connection
    Patent number: 6637949
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that permit multi-directional fiber optic connections to a device. The multi-directional aspect of the fiber optic connections permit the connections to be aligned closely with the direction of travel of the fiber optic cables that interface with the device. Closely aligning the fiber optic connections on the device with the fiber optic cables' direction of travel maximizes the bend radius of the fiber optic cable near the point of connection or eliminates the bend altogether and reduces the likelihood of a broken fiber or signal attenuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vern Loch, Craig Bentz, Joseph Coffey
  • Method and apparatus for multi-directional fiber optic connection
    Publication number: 20020181900
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that permit multi-directional fiber optic connections to a device. The multi-directional aspect of the fiber optic connections permit the connections to be aligned closely with the direction of travel of the fiber optic cables that interface with the device. Closely aligning the fiber optic connections on the device with the fiber optic cables' direction of travel maximizes the bend radius of the fiber optic cable near the point of connection or eliminates the bend altogether and reduces the likelihood of a broken fiber or signal attenuation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vern Loch, Craig Bentz, Joseph Coffey
  • Cover for a wall mounted media converter housing
    Patent number: D448350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Bentz, Vern Loch, Joseph Coffey
  • Wall mounted media converter housing
    Patent number: D449300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Bentz, Vern Loch, Joseph Coffey
  • Receptacle housing for a wall mounted media converter
    Patent number: D455122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Bentz, Vern Loch, Joseph Coffey
  • Adapter housing
    Patent number: D455720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Bentz, Vern Loch, Joseph Coffey
  • Cover for an adapter housing
    Patent number: D457497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Bentz, Vern Loch, Joseph Coffey