Patents by Inventor David Wittmeier

David Wittmeier 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: 20250316971
    Abstract: A butt closure base includes a base housing defining a plurality of cavities. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, a second gel, and a main pressure plate in contact with the second gel. The main pressure plate is movable along a longitudinal axis to apply pressure to the second gel. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies further includes a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes an adjustable tab and a stop member movable between a first position which limits movement of the adjustable tab and a second position in which movement of the adjustable tab is not limited by the stop member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2025
    Publication date: October 9, 2025
    Inventors: Eddie Kimbrell, David Wittmeier
  • Patent number: 12362551
    Abstract: A butt closure base includes a base housing defining a plurality of cavities. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, a second gel, and a main pressure plate in contact with the second gel. The main pressure plate is movable along a longitudinal axis to apply pressure to the second gel. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies further includes a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes an adjustable tab and a stop member movable between a first position which limits movement of the adjustable tab and a second position in which movement of the adjustable tab is not limited by the stop member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Eddie Kimbrell, David Wittmeier
  • Publication number: 20250164728
    Abstract: An organizer assembly includes a primary basket extending along a longitudinal axis between a first open end and a second closed end. The organizer assembly includes a backplate extending between a front wall and a rear wall, wherein a plurality of entry/exit slots are defined at the rear wall. The backplate further includes a plurality of positioning assemblies. The organizer assembly includes a hinge assembly connecting the backplate to the primary basket, wherein the backplate is rotatable relative to the primary basket at the hinge assembly about a lateral axis. The organizer assembly includes a plurality of organizer trays, each of the plurality of organizer trays rotatably connectable to the backplate at one of the plurality of positioning assemblies. Each of the plurality of positioning assemblies causes the connected one of the plurality of organizer trays to be selectively positionable in one of a plurality of rotational positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, Cecilia Stout, Will Miller
  • Publication number: 20250085498
    Abstract: A butt closure base includes a base housing extending along a longitudinal axis between a first outer surface and a second outer surface, the base housing defining a plurality of cavities between the first and second outer surfaces, the plurality of cavities aligned in an annular array. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, a second gel, and a main pressure plate in contact with the second gel. The main pressure plate is movable along the longitudinal axis to apply pressure to the second gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, Eddie Kimbrell
  • Patent number: 12235502
    Abstract: An organizer assembly includes a primary basket extending along a longitudinal axis between a first open end and a second closed end. The organizer assembly includes a backplate extending between a front wall and a rear wall, wherein a plurality of entry/exit slots are defined at the rear wall. The backplate further includes a plurality of positioning assemblies. The organizer assembly includes a hinge assembly connecting the backplate to the primary basket, wherein the backplate is rotatable relative to the primary basket at the hinge assembly about a lateral axis. The organizer assembly includes a plurality of organizer trays, each of the plurality of organizer trays rotatably connectable to the backplate at one of the plurality of positioning assemblies. Each of the plurality of positioning assemblies causes the connected one of the plurality of organizer trays to be selectively positionable in one of a plurality of rotational positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, Cecilia Stout, Will Miller
  • Patent number: 12181725
    Abstract: An organizer assembly includes a primary basket extending along a longitudinal axis between a first open end and a second closed end, the primary basket defining an interior. The organizer assembly further includes a bracket assembly extending along a transverse axis at the first open end of the basket, the bracket assembly including a plurality of hinge assemblies. The organizer assembly further includes a plurality of organizer trays, each of the plurality of organizer trays rotatably connectable to the bracket assembly at one of the plurality of hinge assemblies. Each of the plurality of organizer trays is rotatable between a first position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the longitudinal axis and a second position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the transverse axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, David Lane, Cecilia Stout, William Miller
  • Patent number: 12174442
    Abstract: A butt closure base includes a base housing extending along a longitudinal axis between a first outer surface and a second outer surface, the base housing defining a plurality of cavities between the first and second outer surfaces, the plurality of cavities aligned in an annular array. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, a second gel, and a main pressure plate in contact with the second gel. The main pressure plate is movable along the longitudinal axis to apply pressure to the second gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, Eddie Kimbrell
  • Publication number: 20240402452
    Abstract: An organizer assembly includes a primary basket extending along a longitudinal axis between a first open end and a second closed end, the primary basket defining an interior. The organizer assembly further includes a bracket assembly extending along a transverse axis at the first open end of the basket, the bracket assembly including a plurality of hinge assemblies. The organizer assembly further includes a plurality of organizer trays, each of the plurality of organizer trays rotatably connectable to the bracket assembly at one of the plurality of hinge assemblies. Each of the plurality of organizer trays is rotatable between a first position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the longitudinal axis and a second position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the transverse axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, David Lane, Cecilia Stout, William Miller
  • Publication number: 20240393556
    Abstract: A mount structure for a fiber optic closure is provided. The mount structure includes a first bracket extending along a first axis. The first bracket includes a plurality of first bracket walls at least partially surrounding the first axis. A plate includes a plate wall extending along a second radial direction extending from a second axis. A plate opening extends along the second axis through the plate wall. An arm is extending from the first bracket to the plate. The arm includes a first arm portion extending along a first radial direction from the first axis and a second arm portion extending along the second radial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Eddie Kimbrell, David Wittmeier, Tyler Clas
  • Publication number: 20240385406
    Abstract: A fiber optic closure including a spine, a platform, and a tray assembly is provided. The spine is extending along a vertical axis and forms a first wall extending along a transverse axis. The spine forms a second wall extending along a lateral axis. The platform is releasably attachable to the spine at the second wall. The platform is configured to extend in a first position alongside the second wall along the vertical axis. The platform is configured to extend in a second position at an angle from second wall between the vertical axis and the transverse axis. The tray assembly is releasably attachable to the first wall of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Tyler Clas, David Wittmeier
  • Publication number: 20240337802
    Abstract: A fiber optic closure is provided, the closure including a plurality of sidewalls extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The first end forms an open end such that a cable is extendable to or from an interior formed by the plurality of sidewalls. The closure includes a base wall extending from the plurality of sidewalls along the longitudinal axis and a lateral axis and an end wall extending along the lateral axis between the plurality of sidewalls. A bracket assembly extends along a transverse axis. The bracket assembly includes a main body and a plurality of hinge assemblies. The plurality of hinge assemblies is spaced apart in a linear array along the transverse axis. The main body is angled at 45 degrees or greater between a transverse axis and a longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, Will Miller, Vahid Ebrahimi
  • Patent number: 12078846
    Abstract: A butt closure base includes a base housing defining a plurality of cavities. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, and a second gel. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of cable entry passages, each of the plurality of cable entry passages defined between one of the plurality of cavities and one of the plurality of wedge assemblies. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of bushings, each of the plurality of bushings disposed in one of the plurality of cable entry passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, Cecilia Stout, Edward Kimbrell
  • Publication number: 20230037796
    Abstract: A butt closure base includes a base housing extending along a longitudinal axis between a first outer surface and a second outer surface, the base housing defining a plurality of cavities between the first and second outer surfaces, the plurality of cavities aligned in an annular array. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, a second gel, and a main pressure plate in contact with the second gel. The main pressure plate is movable along the longitudinal axis to apply pressure to the second gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, Eddie Kimbrell
  • Publication number: 20230036946
    Abstract: A butt closure base includes a base housing defining a plurality of cavities. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, a second gel, and a main pressure plate in contact with the second gel. The main pressure plate is movable along a longitudinal axis to apply pressure to the second gel. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies further includes a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes an adjustable tab and a stop member movable between a first position which limits movement of the adjustable tab and a second position in which movement of the adjustable tab is not limited by the stop member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Eddie Kimbrell, David Wittmeier
  • Patent number: 11561354
    Abstract: A butt closure base includes a base housing extending along a longitudinal axis between a first outer surface and a second outer surface, the base housing defining a plurality of cavities between the first and second outer surfaces, the plurality of cavities aligned in an annular array. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, a second gel, and a main pressure plate in contact with the second gel. The main pressure plate is movable along the longitudinal axis to apply pressure to the second gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, Eddie Kimbrell
  • Publication number: 20230014214
    Abstract: An organizer assembly includes a primary basket extending along a longitudinal axis between a first open end and a second closed end, the primary basket defining an interior. The organizer assembly further includes a bracket assembly extending along a transverse axis at the first open end of the basket, the bracket assembly including a plurality of hinge assemblies. The organizer assembly further includes a plurality of organizer trays, each of the plurality of organizer trays rotatably connectable to the bracket assembly at one of the plurality of hinge assemblies. Each of the plurality of organizer trays is rotatable between a first position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the longitudinal axis and a second position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the transverse axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, David Lane, Cecilia Stout, William Miller
  • Publication number: 20220365304
    Abstract: An organizer assembly includes a primary basket extending along a longitudinal axis between a first open end and a second closed end. The organizer assembly includes a backplate extending between a front wall and a rear wall, wherein a plurality of entry/exit slots are defined at the rear wall. The backplate further includes a plurality of positioning assemblies. The organizer assembly includes a hinge assembly connecting the backplate to the primary basket, wherein the backplate is rotatable relative to the primary basket at the hinge assembly about a lateral axis. The organizer assembly includes a plurality of organizer trays, each of the plurality of organizer trays rotatably connectable to the backplate at one of the plurality of positioning assemblies. Each of the plurality of positioning assemblies causes the connected one of the plurality of organizer trays to be selectively positionable in one of a plurality of rotational positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, Cecilia Stout, Will Miller
  • Patent number: 11500170
    Abstract: A butt closure base includes a base housing defining a plurality of cavities. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, a second gel, and a main pressure plate in contact with the second gel. The main pressure plate is movable along a longitudinal axis to apply pressure to the second gel. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies further includes a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes an adjustable tab and a stop member movable between a first position which limits movement of the adjustable tab and a second position in which movement of the adjustable tab is not limited by the stop member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Eddie Kimbrell, David Wittmeier
  • Patent number: 11487071
    Abstract: An organizer assembly includes a primary basket extending along a longitudinal axis between a first open end and a second closed end, the primary basket defining an interior. The organizer assembly further includes a bracket assembly extending along a transverse axis at the first open end of the basket, the bracket assembly including a plurality of hinge assemblies. The organizer assembly further includes a plurality of organizer trays, each of the plurality of organizer trays rotatably connectable to the bracket assembly at one of the plurality of hinge assemblies. Each of the plurality of organizer trays is rotatable between a first position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the longitudinal axis and a second position wherein the organizer tray is aligned along the transverse axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, David Lane, Cecilia Stout, William Miller
  • Publication number: 20220171136
    Abstract: A butt closure base includes a base housing defining a plurality of cavities. A first gel is disposed in each of the plurality of cavities. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of wedge assemblies, each of the plurality of wedge assemblies removably insertable into one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of wedge assemblies includes an outer cover, and a second gel. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of cable entry passages, each of the plurality of cable entry passages defined between one of the plurality of cavities and one of the plurality of wedge assemblies. The butt closure base further includes a plurality of bushings, each of the plurality of bushings disposed in one of the plurality of cable entry passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: David Wittmeier, Cecilia Stout, Edward Kimbrell