Patents by Inventor Dale Madsen

Dale Madsen 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: 20050135770
    Abstract: Telecommunications chassis and associated modules for use with the telecommunications chassis are disclosed. Embodiments of the telecommunications chassis include structures such as horizontal channels and/or horizontal surfaces with ridges and/or slots in one surface and slots in ridges of another for receiving edges of modules that mount within the chassis. Other structures of embodiments include divider slots in the horizontal surfaces that receive edges of divider walls to fix the divider walls in place, heat baffle surfaces included within the chassis, and/or cable guides with radius limiters. Module embodiments include structures such as faceplates with angled portions with fiber optic cable connections directed toward the fiber cable's direction of travel. Other module structures include shells that enclose the circuit board and/or provide angled portions with fiber optic cable connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian McClellan, Dale Madsen, Robin Berg, Joseph Czyscon, Steven Skradde, Derek Sayres, Todd Husom
  • Patent number: 6538452
    Abstract: A testing device provides pin height, continuity, and concentricity testing for coaxial connectors and cables. The testing device provides connector jacks with support shafts that properly align and stabilize the connectors during testing. Circuitry is provided to indicate if the pin height is sufficient, if the cable is an open circuit, a short circuit, or has an adequate continuity, and if the center pin of the connector is sufficiently concentric with the outer sleeve. The jacks may have an outer surface with slots providing a slip fit configuration that allows the coaxial connector to be easily inserted and removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Madsen, Amy Witty
  • Publication number: 20020125894
    Abstract: A testing device is disclosed that provides pin height, continuity, and concentricity testing for coaxial connectors and cables. The testing device provides connector jacks with support shafts that properly align and stabilize the connectors during testing. Circuitry is provided to indicate if the pin height is sufficient, if the cable is an open circuit, a short circuit, or has an adequate continuity, and if the center pin of the connector is sufficiently concentric with the outer sleeve. The jacks may have an outer surface with slots providing a slip fit configuration that allows the coaxial connector to be easily inserted and removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Dale Madsen, Amy Witty