Patents by Inventor Jeffrey J. Radek

Jeffrey J. Radek 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).

  • Fiber optic connector
    Patent number: 6604867
    Abstract: A fiber optic connector for terminating an optical fiber, the connector comprising a housing having opposed first and second ends, the housing receiving the optical fiber at the first end thereof, an elongated member retainable in the housing and extending generally from one of the opposed ends to the other of the opposed ends, the elongated member including a ferrule holding portion proximate the second end of the housing and a crimpable portion distinct from the ferrule holding portion, the crimpable portion being generally aligned with the ferrule holding portion and being closer to the first end of the housing than is the ferrule holding portion, a ferrule disposable within the ferrule holding portion of the elongated member, the ferrule including an aperture running therethrough and being generally aligned with the crimpable portion when the ferrule is disposed within the ferrule holding portion, the ferrule including a polished front face, at least one crimp supporting member disposable within the crimp
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Radek, Phillip J. Irwin
  • Fiber optic connection system
    Patent number: 6575640
    Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic connection system including a fiber optic plug adapted to mate and lock with a fiber optic connector. The plug includes a housing and mated insert that cooperate to position and secure the plug pre-assemblies with respect to the plug and to structurally affix the cable strengthener to the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: John M. Connelly, Samuel M. Marrs, Jeffrey J. Radek
  • Fiber optic connector
    Publication number: 20030077048
    Abstract: A fiber optic connector for terminating an optical fiber, the connector comprising a housing having opposed first and second ends, the housing receiving the optical fiber at the first end thereof, an elongated member retainable in the housing and extending generally from one of the opposed ends to the other of the opposed ends, the elongated member including a ferrule holding portion proximate the second end of the housing and a crimpable portion distinct from the ferrule holding portion, the crimpable portion being generally aligned with the ferrule holding portion and being closer to the first end of the housing than is the ferrule holding portion, a ferrule disposable within the ferrule holding portion of the elongated member, the ferrule including an aperture running therethrough and being generally aligned with the crimpable portion when the ferrule is disposed within the ferrule holding portion, the ferrule including a polished front face, at least one crimp supporting member disposable within the crimp
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Radek, Phillip J. Irwin
  • Fiber optic connection system
    Publication number: 20030059168
    Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic connection system including a fiber optic plug adapted to mate and lock with a fiber optic connector. The plug includes a housing and mated insert that cooperate to position and secure the plug pre-assemblies with respect to the plug and to structurally affix the cable strengthener to the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: John M. Connelly, Samuel M. Marrs, Jeffrey J. Radek
  • Fiber optic connection system
    Patent number: 6511230
    Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic connection system including a fiber optic plug adapted to mate and lock with a fiber optic connector. The plug includes a housing and mated insert that cooperate to position and secure the plug pre-assemblies with respect to the plug and to structurally affix the cable strengthener to the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: John M. Connelly, Samuel M. Marrs, Jeffrey J. Radek