Patents by Inventor Dulip Ekanayake

Dulip Ekanayake 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).

  • Optical distribution frame
    Patent number: 5511144
    Abstract: An optical fiber distribution frame including slideable drawers for distributing a large number of optical fibers. In a vertical column of drawers, each drawer has buffer tube storage along its floor and means supporting a removable splice tray and connector shelf in vertical spaced apart relation from the floor of the drawer. Connector sleeve retainers and radius control guides are slideable to maximize unit flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Siecor Corporation
    Inventors: Paul D. Hawkins, Dulip Ekanayake, Daniel S. McGranahan, Harley J. Staber
  • Communication outlet
    Patent number: 4976510
    Abstract: A wall communications outlet having a backplate with a central circular opening; first and second sets of sidewalls ringed about the central opening to act as a storage area for optical fibers or copper wires; and a set of upstanding posts mounted to the backplate with slots therein to accommodate connector panels held in the slots. A variety of connector sleeves can be fitted in a connector panel. Cables can enter the wall outlet through the hole in the backplate or from openings in the side of an outlet cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: Siecor Corporation
    Inventors: Dan I. Davila, John A. Midkiff, Dulip Ekanayake