Patents by Inventor Donald G. Davidson

Donald G. Davidson 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).

  • Patent number: 7006748
    Abstract: A high density fiber optic distribution frame includes a frame assembly, one or more left-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly, one or more right-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly and an Interbay Storage Unit (IBU) positioned on the frame assembly medially between the left-hand connector module housings and the right-hand connector module housings. Each connector module housing includes one or more connector modules having one or more adapters for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on the distribution frame or on an adjacent distribution frame in a communications network. The distribution frame is compatible with existing fiber optic connector housings, maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fibers transitioned on the frame between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length jumper employed on the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Dagley, Lee W. Nored, Antwan J. Works, Saul L. Rodolfo, Jon P. Segelhorst, Tuy T. Nguyen, William J. M. Giraud, Donald G. Davidson
  • Patent number: 6853795
    Abstract: A high density fiber optic distribution frame includes a frame assembly, one or more left-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly, one or more right-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly and an Interbay Storage Unit (IBU) positioned on the frame assembly medially between the left-hand connector module housings and the right-hand connector module housings. Each connector module housing includes one or more connector modules having one or more adapters for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on the distribution frame or on an adjacent distribution frame in a communications network. The distribution frame is compatible with existing fiber optic connector housings, maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fibers transitioned on the frame between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length jumper employed on the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Dagley, Lee W. Nored, Antwan J. Works, Saul L. Rodolfo, Jon P. Segelhorst, Tuy T. Nguyen, William J. M. Giraud, Donald G. Davidson
  • Patent number: 6819856
    Abstract: A high density fiber optic distribution frame includes a frame assembly, one or more left-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly, one or more right-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly and an Interbay Storage Unit (IBU) positioned on the frame assembly medially between the left-hand connector module housings and the right-hand connector module housings. Each connector module housing includes a mounting frame and at least one connector module having at least one fiber optic adapter for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on the distribution frame. The connector module is movable between a stowed position wherein the fiber optic adapter is not accessible and a deployed position wherein the fiber optic adapter is accessible. The distribution frame maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fiber transitioned between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length jumper employed on the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Dagley, Lee W. Nored, Antwan J. Works, Saul L. Rodolfo, Jon P. Segelhorst, Tuy T. Nguyen, Jennifer D. Burns, Donald G. Davidson, Jason B. Reagan, Brett A. Menke
  • Publication number: 20040175089
    Abstract: A high density fiber optic distribution frame includes a frame assembly, one or more left-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly, one or more right-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly and an Interbay Storage Unit (IBU) positioned on the frame assembly medially between the left-hand connector module housings and the right-hand connector module housings. Each connector module housing includes a mounting frame and at least one connector module having at least one fiber optic adapter for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on the distribution frame. The connector module is movable between a stowed position wherein the fiber optic adapter is not accessible and a deployed position wherein the fiber optic adapter is accessible. The distribution frame maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fiber transitioned between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length jumper employed on the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Mark R. Dagley, Lee W. Nored, Antwan J. Works, Saul L. Rodolfo, Jon P. Segelhorst, Tuy T. Nguyen, Jennifer D. Burns, Donald G. Davidson, Jason B. Reagan, Brett A. Menke
  • Publication number: 20040175088
    Abstract: A high density fiber optic distribution frame includes a frame assembly, one or more left-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly, one or more right-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly and an Interbay Storage Unit (IBU) positioned on the frame assembly medially between the left-hand connector module housings and the right-hand connector module housings. Each connector module housing includes one or more connector modules having one or more adapters for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on the distribution frame or on an adjacent distribution frame in a communications network. The distribution frame is compatible with existing fiber optic connector housings, maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fibers transitioned on the frame between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length jumper employed on the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Mark R. Dagley, Lee W. Nored, Antwan J. Works, Saul L. Rodolfo, Jon P. Segelhorst, Tuy T. Nguyen, William J.M. Giraud, Donald G. Davidson