Patents by Inventor Douglas C. Ellens
Douglas C. Ellens 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: 20240094479Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, fibers can be stored and deployed form storage spools.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Todd Loeffelholz
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Publication number: 20220206230Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, fibers can be stored and deployed form storage spools.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Todd Loeffelholz
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Patent number: 11231557Abstract: A telecommunications wall fixture includes a body configured for mounting to a wall, the body defining a mounting surface generally parallel to the wall when mounted. A cable storage spool is rotatably mounted to the body for storage and deployment of cable. A device is used for re-orienting the rotation axis of the spool from being generally perpendicular to the mounting surface to being generally non-perpendicular to the mounting surface, wherein the spool is configured such that the spool can be stored within the body when the spool is oriented to have the rotation axis generally perpendicular to the mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Parsons, Matthew J. Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Douglas C. Ellens, Thomas G. Leblanc
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Patent number: 11221450Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, fibers can be stored and deployed form storage spools.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Todd Loeffelholz
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Publication number: 20210041642Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, fibers can be stored and deployed form storage spools.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Todd Loeffelholz
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Patent number: 10830965Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network architecture that uses outside plant fan-out devices to distribute optical signals between fiber distribution hubs and multi-service terminals. The network architecture can also include collector boxes positioned at selected locations of the network architecture. Additionally, patching systems can be used in facilitating upgrading the capacity of the fiber optic network.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas G. LeBlanc, Bryan Kennedy, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens
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Patent number: 10788629Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, fibers can be stored and deployed form storage spools.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Todd Loeffelholz
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Patent number: 10712517Abstract: A telecommunications wall fixture includes a body configured for mounting to a wall, the body defining a mounting surface generally parallel to the wall when mounted. A cable storage spool is rotatably mounted to the body for storage and deployment of cable. A device is used for re-orienting the rotation axis of the spool from being generally perpendicular to the mounting surface to being generally non-perpendicular to the mounting surface, wherein the spool is configured such that the spool can be stored within the body when the spool is oriented to have the rotation axis generally perpendicular to the mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Parsons, Matthew J. Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Douglas C. Ellens, Thomas G. Leblanc
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Publication number: 20200166717Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network architecture that uses outside plant fan-out devices to distribute optical signals between fiber distribution hubs and multi-service terminals. The network architecture can also include collector boxes positioned at selected locations of the network architecture. Additionally, patching systems can be used in facilitating upgrading the capacity of the fiber optic network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Thomas G. LeBlanc, Bryan Kennedy, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens
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Patent number: 10495825Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network architecture that uses outside plant fan-out devices to distribute optical signals between fiber distribution hubs and multi-service terminals. The network architecture can also include collector boxes positioned at selected locations of the network architecture. Additionally, patching systems can be used in facilitating upgrading the capacity of the fiber optic network.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas G. LeBlanc, Bryan Kennedy, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens
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Patent number: 10330880Abstract: A telecommunications wall fixture includes a body configured for mounting to a wall, the body defining a mounting surface generally parallel to the wall when mounted. A cable storage spool is rotatably mounted to the body for storage and deployment of cable. A device is used for re-orienting the rotation axis of the spool from being generally perpendicular to the mounting surface to being generally non-perpendicular to the mounting surface, wherein the spool is configured such that the spool can be stored within the body when the spool is oriented to have the rotation axis generally perpendicular to the mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Parsons, Matthew J. Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Douglas C. Ellens, Thomas G. Leblanc
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Publication number: 20180164514Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, fibers can be stored and deployed form storage spools.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Todd Loeffelholz
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Patent number: 9841569Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, fibers can be stored and deployed form storage spools.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith, Thomas G. Leblanc, Todd Loeffelholz
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Publication number: 20160341911Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network architecture that uses outside plant fan-out devices to distribute optical signals between fiber distribution hubs and multi-service terminals. The network architecture can also include collector boxes positioned at selected locations of the network architecture. Additionally, patching systems can be used in facilitating upgrading the capacity of the fiber optic network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Thomas G. LeBlanc, Bryan Kennedy, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens
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Patent number: 9348096Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, fibers can be stored and deployed form storage spools.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Paul Kmit, Thomas Parsons, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens, Panayiotis Toundas, Timothy G. Badar, Trevor D. Smith
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Patent number: 9348097Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network architecture that uses outside plant fan-out devices to distribute optical signals between fiber distribution hubs and multi-service terminals. The network architecture can also include collector boxes positioned at selected locations of the network architecture. Additionally, patching systems can be used in facilitating upgrading the capacity of the fiber optic network.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas G. LeBlanc, Bryan Kennedy, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens
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Publication number: 20150219864Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network architecture that uses outside plant fan-out devices to distribute optical signals between fiber distribution hubs and multi-service terminals. The network architecture can also include collector boxes positioned at selected locations of the network architecture. Additionally, patching systems can be used in facilitating upgrading the capacity of the fiber optic network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Thomas G. LeBlanc, Bryan Kennedy, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens
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Patent number: 8961035Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network architecture that uses outside plant fan-out devices to distribute optical signals between fiber distribution hubs and multi-service terminals. The network architecture can also include collector boxes positioned at selected locations of the network architecture. Additionally, patching systems can be used in facilitating upgrading the capacity of the fiber optic network.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. LeBlanc, Bryan Kennedy, Erik Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens
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Patent number: 8891927Abstract: A fiber distribution hub includes a chassis mounted to move relative to a cabinet. A termination field is mounted to the chassis. The chassis includes a first location at which a splitter region and a first pass-through region are positioned; and a second location at which a second pass-through region is positioned. The second location is spaced from the first location. Fibers input into adapters at the first pass-through region can be rerouted to act as splitter inputs at the splitter region.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. LeBlanc, James J. Solheid, Douglas C. Ellens
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Publication number: 20120027355Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network architecture that uses outside plant fan-out devices to distribute optical signals between fiber distribution hubs and multi-service terminals. The network architecture can also include collector boxes positioned at selected locations of the network architecture. Additionally, patching systems can be used in facilitating upgrading the capacity of the fiber optic network.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. LeBlanc, Bryan Kennedy, Erik Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens