Patents by Inventor Eric Hermsen

Eric Hermsen 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).

  • Movable optical fiber connection system and optical fiber bend limiting device for use therein
    Patent number: 7606458
    Abstract: An optical fiber bend limiting device may be used in a movable optical connection system to transition optical fibers between at least first and second optical fiber connecting structures that move relative to each other. The optical fiber bend limiting device may be coupled between the optical fiber connecting structures such that the bend limiting device moves with the connecting structures. The optical fiber bend limiting device allows movement of the optical fibers within the movable optical fiber connection system while preventing the optical fibers from bending beyond a bend radius limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Telecommunications (US) Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Hermsen
  • MOVABLE OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTION SYSTEM AND OPTICAL FIBER BEND LIMITING DEVICE FOR USE THEREIN
    Publication number: 20090214172
    Abstract: An optical fiber bend limiting device may be used in a movable optical connection system to transition optical fibers between at least first and second optical fiber connecting structures that move relative to each other. The optical fiber bend limiting device may be coupled between the optical fiber connecting structures such that the bend limiting device moves with the connecting structures. The optical fiber bend limiting device allows movement of the optical fibers within the movable optical fiber connection system while preventing the optical fibers from bending beyond a bend radius limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: TYCO TELECOMMUNICATIONS (US) INC.
    Inventor: Eric Hermsen
  • Faceplate and optical fiber connector mounting assembly
    Patent number: 6874944
    Abstract: An optical fiber connector mounting assembly mounts an optical fiber connector such that the connector is located outside of a faceplate to facilitate access to an end face of the connector. The mounting assembly secures and protects the optical fiber connector. In one embodiment, the optical fiber connector includes a strain relief boot that allows the connector to be moved within a limited bend radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Tyco Telecommunications (US) Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hermsen, David J. Maxham, William F. Ruthrauff, Gerard L. Paluzzi, Jr.