Patents by Inventor Daniel B. Hangebrauck
Daniel B. Hangebrauck 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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Publication number: 20190361186Abstract: A fiber optic communications arrangement includes a closure with an interior volume; the closure including at least one cable through-port in communication with the interior volume; and an expansion component attached to an exterior portion of the closure and having an interior region in communication with the closure interior volume. The expansion component includes ruggedized fiber optic adapters mounted thereto. Each of the ruggedized fiber optic adapters includes at least one connector port for receiving ruggedized fiber optic connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Eric E. Alston, Daniel B. Hangebrauck, Jack Smith
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Publication number: 20190129114Abstract: A fiber optic communications arrangement includes a closure with an interior volume; the closure including at least one cable through-port in communication with the interior volume; and an expansion component attached to an exterior portion of the closure and having an interior region in communication with the closure interior volume. The expansion component includes ruggedized fiber optic adapters mounted thereto. Each of the ruggedized fiber optic adapters includes at least one connector port for receiving ruggedized fiber optic connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Eric E. Alston, Daniel B. Hangebrauck, Jack Smith
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Patent number: 10162142Abstract: A fiber optic communications arrangement includes a closure with an interior volume; the closure including at least one cable through-port in communication with the interior volume; and an expansion component attached to an exterior portion of the closure and having an interior region in communication with the closure interior volume. The expansion component includes ruggedized fiber optic adapters mounted thereto. Each of the ruggedized fiber optic adapters includes at least one connector port for receiving ruggedized fiber optic connectors.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Eric E. Alston, Daniel B. Hangebrauck, Jack Smith
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Publication number: 20180203200Abstract: A fiber optic communications arrangement includes a closure with an interior volume; the closure including at least one cable through-port in communication with the interior volume; and an expansion component attached to an exterior portion of the closure and having an interior region in communication with the closure interior volume. The expansion component includes ruggedized fiber optic adapters mounted thereto. Each of the ruggedized fiber optic adapters includes at least one connector port for receiving ruggedized fiber optic connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Eric E. Alston, Daniel B. Hangebrauck, Jack Smith
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Patent number: 9864157Abstract: A fiber optic communications arrangement includes a closure with an interior volume; the closure including at least one cable through-port in communication with the interior volume; and an expansion component attached to an exterior portion of the closure and having an interior region in communication with the closure interior volume. The expansion component includes ruggedized fiber optic adapters mounted thereto. Each of the ruggedized fiber optic adapters includes at least one connector port for receiving ruggedized fiber optic connectors.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Eric E. Alston, Daniel B. Hangebrauck, Jack Smith
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Publication number: 20170235075Abstract: A fiber optic communications arrangement includes a closure with an interior volume; the closure including at least one cable through-port in communication with the interior volume; and an expansion component attached to an exterior portion of the closure and having an interior region in communication with the closure interior volume. The expansion component includes ruggedized fiber optic adapters mounted thereto. Each of the ruggedized fiber optic adapters includes at least one connector port for receiving ruggedized fiber optic connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Eric E. Alston, Daniel B. Hangebrauck, Jack Smith
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Publication number: 20170023759Abstract: A component for a closure is disclosed herein. The component includes a collar extending around a central axis. The component also includes a first expansion housing positioned outside the collar in a radial direction relative to the central axis. The first expansion housing has an interior region in communication with an interior of the collar. The first expansion housing also includes a first adapter mounting wall defining a plurality of first adapter mounting openings in which a plurality of first fiber optic adapters are mounted. The first fiber optic adapters include first connector ports adapted for receiving connectors from outside the first expansion housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Eric Emmanuel ALSTON, Daniel B. HANGEBRAUCK, Jack SMITH
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Publication number: 20150253530Abstract: A component for a closure is disclosed herein. The component includes a collar extending around a central axis. The component also includes a first expansion housing positioned outside the collar in a radial direction relative to the central axis. The first expansion housing has an interior region in communication with an interior of the collar. The first expansion housing also includes a first adapter mounting wall defining a plurality of first adapter mounting openings in which a plurality of first fiber optic adapters are mounted. The first fiber optic adapters include first connector ports adapted for receiving connectors from outside the first expansion housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Eric E. Alston, Daniel B. Hangebrauck, Jack Smith
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Patent number: 9057858Abstract: A component for a closure is disclosed herein. The component includes a collar extending around a central axis. The component also includes a first expansion housing positioned outside the collar in a radial direction relative to the central axis. The first expansion housing has an interior region in communication with an interior of the collar. The first expansion housing also includes a first adapter mounting wall defining a plurality of first adapter mounting openings in which a plurality of first fiber optic adapters are mounted. The first fiber optic adapters include first connector ports adapted for receiving connectors from outside the first expansion housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Eric E. Alston, Daniel B. Hangebrauck, Jack Smith
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Publication number: 20150010278Abstract: A component for a closure is disclosed herein. The component includes a collar extending around a central axis. The component also includes a first expansion housing positioned outside the collar in a radial direction relative to the central axis. The first expansion housing has an interior region in communication with an interior of the collar. The first expansion housing also includes a first adapter mounting wall defining a plurality of first adapter mounting openings in which a plurality of first fiber optic adapters are mounted. The first fiber optic adapters include first connector ports adapted for receiving connectors from outside the first expansion housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Eric E. ALSTON, Daniel B. HANGEBRAUCK, Jack SMITH
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Patent number: 8913868Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a structure for holding an optical component on a fiber management tray. The structure includes a plurality of substantially parallel retaining members that cooperate to define elongated pockets for receiving optical components. The elongated pockets are defined between the retaining members. The retaining members have lengths that extend along lengths of the pockets, and have cantilevered configurations with fixed base ends. The retaining members also have heights that project upwardly from the base ends to free ends, and are configured to flex to allow optical components to be inserted into the pockets. Each of the retaining members includes a concave side that faces downwardly and a convex side that faces upwardly. Each of the pockets has a first side defined by the concave side of one retaining member and a second side defined by the convex side of an adjacent retaining member.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventor: Daniel B. Hangebrauck
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Patent number: 8861919Abstract: A component for a closure is disclosed herein. The component includes a collar extending around a central axis. The component also includes a first expansion housing positioned outside the collar in a radial direction relative to the central axis. The first expansion housing has an interior region in communication with an interior of the collar. The first expansion housing also includes a first adapter mounting wall defining a plurality of first adapter mounting openings in which a plurality of first fiber optic adapters are mounted. The first fiber optic adapters include first connector ports adapted for receiving connectors from outside the first expansion housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Eric E. Alston, Daniel B Hangebrauck, Jack Smith
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Patent number: 8770861Abstract: A termination enclosure includes a base, a cover, and at least one optical component. An input member extends outwardly from the base. At least a portion of the input member extends along the bottom of the termination enclosure. The input member defines a sealed input passage that extends through the base. A sealing chamber is defined by the base and cover. A gasket disposed at the sealing chamber seals and/or retains drop cables routed into the enclosure even when the cover is moved relative to the base. The sealing chamber defines ports that are located on a common side of the enclosure as an end of the input member.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, David Braga, Eric E. Alston, Daniel B. Hangebrauck, Christopher Brian Barefoot
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Publication number: 20120269487Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a structure for holding an optical component on a fiber management tray. The structure includes a plurality of substantially parallel retaining members that cooperate to define elongated pockets for receiving optical components. The elongated pockets are defined between the retaining members. The retaining members have lengths that extend along lengths of the pockets, and have cantilevered configurations with fixed base ends. The retaining members also have heights that project upwardly from the base ends to free ends, and are configured to flex to allow optical components to be inserted into the pockets. Each of the retaining members includes a concave side that faces downwardly and a convex side that faces upwardly. Each of the pockets has a first side defined by the concave side of one retaining member and a second side defined by the convex side of an adjacent retaining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventor: Daniel B. Hangebrauck
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Publication number: 20120237173Abstract: A component for a closure is disclosed herein. The component includes a collar extending around a central axis. The component also includes a first expansion housing positioned outside the collar in a radial direction relative to the central axis. The first expansion housing has an interior region in communication with an interior of the collar. The first expansion housing also includes a first adapter mounting wall defining a plurality of first adapter mounting openings in which a plurality of first fiber optic adapters are mounted. The first fiber optic adapters include first connector ports adapted for receiving connectors from outside the first expansion housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Eric E. Alston, Daniel B. Hangebrauck, Jack Smith