Patents by Inventor Eric Ryan CHAPPELL

Eric Ryan CHAPPELL 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: 11165252
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for operating a PoE and PoDL hub is provided. The method comprises: ascertaining if an Ethernet connection has been formed with an operating device with the PoE and PoDL hub; if no Ethernet connection has been formed, then sensing whether the operating device is an Ethernet powered device; if the operating device is an Ethernet powered device, then providing power to the operating device; if the operating device is determined not to be an Ethernet powered device, then sensing whether the operating device is a PoDL device; and if the operating device is a PoDL device, then providing power to the operating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Eric Ryan Chappell, Morne Erasmus, David Thomas
  • Publication number: 20200400894
    Abstract: A hybrid optical and electrical connection system includes a fiber optic connector; and a connector contact holder. The connector includes a connector body defining a forward plug end, a ferrule, a spring that biases the ferrule in a forward direction, and a rear piece that retains the spring within the connector body. The connector contact holder includes an attachment portion that attaches to the fiber optic connector, a lateral offset portion that extends laterally outwardly from the fiber optic connector and a forward extension structure that projects forwardly from the lateral offset portion toward the forward plug end of the connector body. The forward extension structure includes connector contact mounts. Connector electrical contacts are held by the connector contact mounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence GURRERI, Robert Charles FLAIG, Dwight A. BRETZ, Eric Ryan CHAPPELL
  • Patent number: 10768374
    Abstract: A hybrid optical and electrical connection system includes a fiber optic connector; and a connector contact holder. The connector includes a connector body defining a forward plug end, a ferrule, a spring that biases the ferrule in a forward direction, and a rear piece that retains the spring within the connector body. The connector contact holder includes an attachment portion that attaches to the fiber optic connector, a lateral offset portion that extends laterally outwardly from the fiber optic connector and a forward extension structure that projects forwardly from the lateral offset portion toward the forward plug end of the connector body. The forward extension structure includes connector contact mounts. Connector electrical contacts are held by the connector contact mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence Gurreri, Robert Charles Flaig, Dwight A. Bretz, Eric Ryan Chappell
  • Patent number: 10712504
    Abstract: A hybrid outlet system includes an electrical outlet, a fiber optic adapter, and a single faceplate. The electrical outlet is coupled to an electrical system and configured to receive an electrical plug coupled to an electrically powered device. The fiber optic adapter is coupled to a fiber optic network and configured to receive a fiber optic connector coupled to a first end of an optical fiber; the second end of the optical fiber being coupled to a telecommunication or data communication device. The single faceplate is configured to provide plug coupling access to the electrical outlet and connector coupling access to the fiber optic adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: Eric Ryan Chappell
  • Patent number: 10598880
    Abstract: A hybrid conduit assembly is disclosed. In one aspect, the hybrid includes an outer jacket with a first side portion housing a first conductor, a second side portion housing a second conductor, and a hollow central conduit portion. The hybrid conduit assembly further includes a first connector assembly defining a central passageway and including first and second electrical connectors that are respectively connected to the first and second conductors. The connector assembly is configured such that it can be connected with other similarly configured connector assemblies such that a hybrid conduit system can be built that has a continuous passageway for the later installation of an optical fiber cable and that has that has interconnected conductors to deliver power from a power source located proximate a first end of the conduit system to an end use device proximate another end of the conduit system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Julian S. Mullaney, Eric Emmanuel Alston, William Alan Carrico, Eric Ryan Chappell
  • Patent number: 10401574
    Abstract: A connector body includes a connector body (111) having a main body (10) and two sub bodies (12) that project from a first side of the main body (10). A latching mechanism (14) at the first side of the main body is positioned between the sub bodies. Electrical conductors (18a, 18b) are positioned in the sub bodies and have interface ends at a forward face of the main body. First and second ferrules (16a, 16b) are mounted at the main body. The first and second ferrule are spring biased in a forward direction perpendicular to the forward face of the main body. The first and second ferrules have interface ends accessible at the forward face. Optical fibers (19a, 19b) are supported by the first and second ferrules (16a, 16b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence Gurreri, Robert Charles Flaig, Dwight A. Bretz, Eric Ryan Chappell
  • Publication number: 20190113689
    Abstract: A hybrid outlet system includes an electrical outlet, a fiber optic adapter, and a single faceplate. The electrical outlet is coupled to an electrical system and configured to receive an electrical plug coupled to an electrically powered device. The fiber optic adapter is coupled to a fiber optic network and configured to receive a fiber optic connector coupled to a first end of an optical fiber; the second end of the optical fiber being coupled to a telecommunication or data communication device. The single faceplate is configured to provide plug coupling access to the electrical outlet and connector coupling access to the fiber optic adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventor: Eric Ryan CHAPPELL
  • Patent number: 10156682
    Abstract: A hybrid optical and electrical connection system includes a connectorized pigtail and a closure. The connectorized pigtail includes: a) a stub cable including a jacket containing at least one optical fiber and at least two electrical conductors, the stub cable having opposite first and second ends; and b) a hybrid optical and electrical connector that is factory terminated at the first end of the stub cable. The closure mounts at the second end of the stub cable for enclosing optical and electrical connections between the second end of the stub cable and a field cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence Gurreri, Robert Charles Flaig, Dwight A. Bretz, Eric Ryan Chappell
  • Publication number: 20180191158
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for operating a PoE and PoDL hub is provided. The method comprises: ascertaining if an Ethernet connection has been formed with an operating device with the PoE and PoDL hub; if no Ethernet connection has been formed, then sensing whether the operating device is an Ethernet powered device; if the operating device is an Ethernet powered device, then providing power to the operating device; if the operating device is determined not to be an Ethernet powered device, then sensing whether the operating device is a PoDL device; and if the operating device is a PoDL device, then providing power to the operating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Eric Ryan Chappell, Morne Erasmus, David Thomas
  • Publication number: 20180052293
    Abstract: A hybrid conduit assembly is disclosed. In one aspect, the hybrid includes an outer jacket with a first side portion housing a first conductor, a second side portion housing a second conductor, and a hollow central conduit portion. The hybrid conduit assembly further includes a first connector assembly defining a central passageway and including first and second electrical connectors that are respectively connected to the first and second conductors. The connector assembly is configured such that it can be connected with other similarly configured connector assemblies such that a hybrid conduit system can be built that has a continuous passageway for the later installation of an optical fiber cable and that has that has interconnected conductors to deliver power from a power source located proximate a first end of the conduit system to an end use device proximate another end of the conduit system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Julian S. MULLANEY, Eric Emmanuel ALSTON, William Alan CARRICO, Eric Ryan CHAPPELL
  • Patent number: 9893811
    Abstract: A ferrule for a fiber optic connector includes: a main body extending from a first end to a second end, the main body defining a bore extending from the first end to the second end; an end surface at the second end of the main body; and a raised portion on the end surface, the raised portion extending from the second end and surrounding the bore; wherein an optical fiber is configured to be positioned within the bore of the main body; and wherein the end surface is configured to be polished to remove the raised portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Eric Ryan Chappell, Thomas P. Huegerich, Wayne M. Kachmar
  • Publication number: 20180031775
    Abstract: A hybrid optical and electrical connection system includes a fiber optic connector; and a connector contact holder. The connector includes a connector body defining a forward plug end, a ferrule, a spring that biases the ferrule in a forward direction, and a rear piece that retains the spring within the connector body. The connector contact holder includes an attachment portion that attaches to the fiber optic connector, a lateral offset portion that extends laterally outwardly from the fiber optic connector and a forward extension structure that projects forwardly from the lateral offset portion toward the forward plug end of the connector body. The forward extension structure includes connector contact mounts. Connector electrical contacts are held by the connector contact mounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence GURRERI, Robert Charles FLAIG, Dwight A. BRETZ, Eric Ryan CHAPPELL
  • Publication number: 20180024302
    Abstract: A connector body includes a connector body (111) having a main body (10) and two sub bodies (12) that project from a first side of the main body (10). A latching mechanism (14) at the first side of the main body is positioned between the sub bodies. Electrical conductors (18a, 18b) are positioned in the sub bodies and have interface ends at a forward face of the main body. First and second ferrules (16a, 16b) are mounted at the main body. The first and second ferrule are spring biased in a forward direction perpendicular to the forward face of the main body. The first and second ferrules have interface ends accessible at the forward face. Optical fibers (19a, 19b) are supported by the first and second ferrules (16a, 16b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence GURRERI, Robert Charles FLAIG, Dwight A. BRETZ, Eric Ryan CHAPPELL
  • Publication number: 20180011257
    Abstract: A hybrid optical and electrical connection system includes a connectorized pigtail and a closure. The connectorized pigtail includes: a) a stub cable including a jacket containing at least one optical fiber and at least two electrical conductors, the stub cable having opposite first and second ends; and b) a hybrid optical and electrical connector that is factory terminated at the first end of the stub cable. The closure mounts at the second end of the stub cable for enclosing optical and electrical connections between the second end of the stub cable and a field cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence GURRERI, Robert Charles FLAIG, Dwight A. BRETZ, Eric Ryan CHAPPELL
  • Publication number: 20160294475
    Abstract: A ferrule for a fiber optic connector includes: a main body extending from a first end to a second end, the main body defining a bore extending from the first end to the second end; an end surface at the second end of the main body; and a raised portion on the end surface, the raised portion extending from the second end and surrounding the bore; wherein an optical fiber is configured to be positioned within the bore of the main body; and wherein the end surface is configured to be polished to remove the raised portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Ryan CHAPPELL, Thomas P. HUEGERICH, Wayne M. KACHMAR
  • Publication number: 20160050029
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a hybrid dongle cable assembly connectable to a standard copper cable terminated by an RJ-45 jack. The hybrid dongle cable assembly has a cable carrying electrical conductors and optical fibers. The hybrid dongle cable assembly further includes first and second connectors housing a fiber optic transceiver, DC converter, and integrated circuit chip, wherein both of the connectors are connectable to a copper cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas P. Huegerich, Wayne M. Kachmar, Eric Ryan Chappell
  • Publication number: 20150378118
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a cable assembly including a cable with a first end and a second end. The cable includes first and second electrical conductors and first and second optical fibers. The cable assembly includes a first eight pin, eight contact modular connector mounted upon the first end and a second eight pin, eight contact modular connector mounted upon the second end. The first eight pin, eight contact modular connector and the second eight pin, eight contact modular connector each include an optical to electrical converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas P. HUEGERICH, Eric Ryan CHAPPELL, Wayne M. KACHMAR