Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Gniadek
Jeffrey Gniadek 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: 20240126025Abstract: A flexible optical fiber connector comprises a first housing component configured to couple to a terminating connector, and a second housing component configured to receive an optical fiber for termination in the terminating connector. The first housing component and the second housing component are further configured to receive a pushable connector therethrough. A flexible optical fiber connector assembly comprises a flexible connector and a terminating connector coupled thereto. The flexible connector assembly is configured to couple to an adapter held by a holder coupled to a port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: John P. Hill, Brian Larson, Jeffrey Gniadek, David J. Johnsen, James John Henschel, Matthew John Brigham
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Patent number: 11934015Abstract: Systems and methods of using a multiport assembly and associated components are disclosed. The multiport assembly can include a multiport device that communicatively couples multiple sets or pairs of connectors, such as optical connectors or electrical connectors, together. The multiport assembly can also include an auxiliary port device that couples to the multiport device to expand the capacity of the multiport assembly. Both the multiport and auxiliary port devices can be selectively configured to receive specific types of connectors by selectively coupling to different types of adapters, where the types of adapters correspond to the types of connectors. When coupled to the multiport or auxiliary port devices, the adapters facilitate the formation of the communication between its corresponding set of connectors.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Lee, Jeffrey Gniadek
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Patent number: 11934020Abstract: An optoelectronic module and optoelectronic connector assemblies can be used for releasable connection of a laser source to the module from a location exterior to the module. The construction of the optoelectronic connector assemblies is such that both in connection and disconnection, the electrical contacts are broken before the optical contacts so that the laser may power down before the optical connection is broken. The optoelectronic connection assemblies have blind mating features. Some versions are free of any latching or mechanical interconnection of the optoelectronic connector assemblies to each other. A spring has a construction which permits it to be received onto a cable by lateral movement of the spring.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.Inventors: Takuya Ninomiya, Jeffrey Gniadek, Yim Wong, Tyler Royer
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Patent number: 11899250Abstract: A flexible optical fiber connector comprises a first housing component configured to couple to a terminating connector, and a second housing component configured to receive an optical fiber for termination in the terminating connector. The first housing component and the second housing component are further configured to receive a pushable connector therethrough. A flexible optical fiber connector assembly comprises a flexible connector and a terminating connector coupled thereto. The flexible connector assembly is configured to couple to an adapter held by a holder coupled to a port.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Clearfield, Inc.Inventors: John P. Hill, Brian Larson, Jeffrey Gniadek, David J. Johnsen, James John Henschel, Matthew John Brigham
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Patent number: 11852875Abstract: A flexible optical fiber connector comprises a first housing component configured to couple to a terminating connector, and a second housing component configured to receive an optical fiber for termination in the terminating connector. The first housing component and the second housing component are further configured to receive a pushable connector therethrough. A flexible optical fiber connector assembly comprises a flexible connector and a terminating connector coupled thereto. The flexible connector assembly is configured to couple to an adapter held by a holder coupled to a port.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Clearfield, Inc.Inventors: John P. Hill, Brian Larson, Jeffrey Gniadek, David J. Johnsen, James John Henschel, Matthew John Brigham
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Publication number: 20230333330Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to an optical fiber connector. The optical fiber connector comprises at least one ferrule, at least one ferrule spring, a connector housing for holding at least one ferrule and at least one ferrule spring such that at least one ferrule spring is loaded to urge the at least one ferrule forward. The connector housing comprises an upper wall portion, the upper wall portion comprising a recess running lengthwise. The optical fiber connector further comprises a remote release comprising a front portion slidably received in the recess, and the remote release is configured to be pulled backward in relation to the connector housing whereby the front portion slides in the recess for releasing the optical fiber connector from a mating adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey GNIADEK, Kimman WONG, Kazuyoshi TAKANO, Siu Kei MA
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Patent number: 11789217Abstract: An optical connector assembly a first structure and a second structure, the two structures secured together using a retention structure to form a hybrid assembly. The retention structure uses a slot apex located in a slot channel for securing at least one latch pin of a coupling nut to an adapter housing forming the ingress protected connector without the use of a bias spring. The hybrid assembly is designed to resist water or debris ingress, and may eliminate the use of a bias force to further resist separating the hybrid assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, IncInventors: Kazuyoshi Takano, Jeffrey Gniadek, Paul Newbury
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Patent number: 11774682Abstract: Systems and methods of using a multiport assembly and associated components are disclosed. The multiport assembly can include a multiport device that communicatively couples multiple sets or pairs of connectors, such as optical connectors or electrical connectors, together. The multiport assembly can also include an auxiliary port device that couples to the multiport device to expand the capacity of the multiport assembly. Both the multiport and auxiliary port devices can be selectively configured to receive specific types of connectors by selectively coupling to different types of adapters, where the types of adapters correspond to the types of connectors. When coupled to the multiport or auxiliary port devices, the adapters facilitate the formation of the communication between its corresponding set of connectors.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, IncInventors: Jeffrey Gniadek, Paul Newbury
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Patent number: 11774685Abstract: An optical fiber connector assembly comprises at least one connector having a latching arm for coupling to an adapter, and a remote release tab having a protrusion configured to cooperate with the adapter to depress said latching arm when the remote release tab is pulled relative to the adapter. The optical fiber connector assembly may further be configured to allow reversing its polarity.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, IncInventors: Kim Man Wong, Jeffrey Gniadek, Kazuyoshi Takano, Siu Kei Ma
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Patent number: 11703648Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a Network system including: a connector comprising a housing comprising a groove running widthwise on a surface of the housing; and a push-pull tab comprising a complementary groove, wherein the push-pull tab is detachably connected to the housing; and a receiver device comprising one or more ports for receiving the connector, the one or more ports having an interchangeable anchor device including a first portion and a second portion; wherein the groove is configured to receive the first portion of the interchangeable anchor device when the connector is inserted into the receiving element, and wherein the complimentary groove is configured to receive the second portion of the interchangeable anchor device when the connector is inserted into the receiving element, the push-pull tab being configured to disengage the second portion of the interchangeable anchor device from the complementary groove when the push-pull tab is moved in a direction away from the coType: GrantFiled: January 23, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Gniadek, Kimman Wong, Kazuyoshi Takano, Siu Kei Ma
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Publication number: 20230194797Abstract: A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector may include a reversible keying arrangement for determining the orientation for plugging the connector into an adapter to thereby allow for a change in polarity of the connection to be made on site. The connector housing may be configured to engage with a removable key that may be engaged with the housing in at least two different locations to provide the plug-in orientation, or the housing may have slidably displaceable keys movable between multiple positions on the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: Senko Advanced Components Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey GNIADEK, Kim Man WONG, Yim WONG, Jimmy CHANG
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Patent number: 11675137Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a device and system of devices including: a connector comprising a housing comprising a groove lengthwise in a surface of the housing and a push-pull tab comprising a protrusion, a widthwise recess on the connector housing accepting protrusions on a removable anchor device that retains the connector in a port, wherein the push-pull tab releases the connector from the port using protrusions on the anchor device and the receiver device comprising one or more ports for receiving one or more connector types; and the receiver device comprising one or more ports without an anchor; said port secures a second connector type comprising a latch release mechanism; and the receiver device ports are opposite one another; wherein the opposite ports can accept a first connector and a second connector; wherein the first connector release mechanism and differs from the second connector release mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.Inventors: Kazuyoshi Takano, Jeffrey Gniadek, Kim Man Wong, Siu Kei Ma
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Patent number: 11675138Abstract: An outdoor rated ingress protected one-piece adapter with a first and second end. First end accepts a fiber optic adapter configured to accept a LC, SN, CS, SC or MPO fiber ferrule assembly. A second end accepts a cable gland assembly that secures a cable therein. The first end is configured to accept an outdoor rated connector having a fiber connector therein. The connector/adapter assembly is rated for outdoor use.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.Inventors: Kazuyoshi Takano, Jeffrey Gniadek
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Patent number: 11609388Abstract: A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector may include a reversible keying arrangement for determining the orientation for plugging the connector into an adapter to thereby allow for a change in polarity of the connection to be made on site. The connector housing may be configured to engage with a removable key that may be engaged with the housing in at least two different locations to provide the plug-in orientation, or the housing may have slidably displaceable keys movable between multiple positions on the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Gniadek, Kim Man Wong, Yim Wong, Jimmy Chang
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Publication number: 20230071065Abstract: Devices and methods for connecting optical fibers are provided. In some embodiments, connectors and adaptors for two-fiber mechanical transfer type ferrules are disclosed. In some embodiments, MT connectors, such as simplex, duplex, and quad micro-MT adaptors are disclosed. In some embodiments, MT adaptors, such as simplex, duplex, and quad adaptors are disclosed. In some embodiments, optical fiber cables that modularly coupled with at least one optical fiber connector, adaptor, and other optical fiber cable the cable is configured to provide a remote release from an adaptor receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventor: Jeffrey Gniadek
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Patent number: 11579390Abstract: A fiber distribution device includes a swing frame chassis pivotally mounted to a support structure. At least a first optical splitter module is mounted to the swing frame chassis. Pigtails having connectorized ends are carried by the swing frame chassis and have portions that are routed generally vertically on the swing frame chassis. An optical termination field includes fiber optic adapters carried by the swing frame chassis. The fiber optic adapters are configured to receive the connectorized ends of the pigtails.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Thomas Parsons, Michael Noonan
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Patent number: 11579374Abstract: A hybrid ingress protection adapter and connector assembly, connecting the housing with a releasably replaceable connector and power assembly to an adapter that is mount on a panel. The connector has a pair of lead-ins that protect a ferrule of a plural of fiber optic connectors, and the lead-ins are of varying length allow blind mating of the connector assembly with the adapter assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Lee, Paul Newbury, Kazuyoshi Takano, Jeffrey Gniadek
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Patent number: 11567278Abstract: A drop terminal mounting system includes a fiber drop terminal having a housing and a base attached to the housing. The housing includes an outer surface containing a plurality of receptacles and cooperatively defines an inner cavity with the base. The drop terminal mounting system further includes a bracket having a first fastening region and a second fastening region adapted to secure the drop terminal to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
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Publication number: 20220413230Abstract: A flexible optical fiber connector comprises a first housing component configured to couple to a terminating connector, and a second housing component configured to receive an optical fiber for termination in the terminating connector. The first housing component and the second housing component are further configured to receive a pushable connector therethrough. A flexible optical fiber connector assembly comprises a flexible connector and a terminating connector coupled thereto. The flexible connector assembly is configured to couple to an adapter held by a holder coupled to a port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: John P. Hill, Brian Larson, Jeffrey Gniadek, David J. Johnsen, James John Henschel, Matthew John Brigham
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Patent number: RE49942Abstract: In one aspect the present disclosure provides a latching connector. The latching connector comprises a housing that is configured to engage with a mating connector along a coupling axis. The housing includes a lever connected to the housing. The lever is configured to selectively disengage the latching connector from the mating connector. The housing further includes an extending member connected to the lever.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Gniadek, Jimmy Jun-Fu Chang