Patents by Inventor Jerry Wiltjer
Jerry Wiltjer 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: 20160077298Abstract: A high density fiber enclosure system includes a chassis, cassette trays, an optional unification clip, cassettes, and an optional trunk cable management system. The chassis, cassette trays, and cassettes are configured such that individual cassettes may be installed, removed, and otherwise positioned for easy access by a user. The unification clip allows two adjacent cassette trays to be connected to one other such that cassette trays move as one unit. The trunk cable management system is designed to organize trunk cables and trunk cable furcation legs as well as relieve strain on the trunk cables and trunk cable furcation legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Jerry A. Wiltjer, Shaun P. Brouwer, Gregory L. Kuffel, Joel D. Kwasny, Kai C. Lui, Benjamin S. Novak, Joseph E. Sanders
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Patent number: 8899845Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fiber optic connector and methods of assembly thereof. In one embodiment, the fiber optic connector of the present invention is designed to help decrease the stress placed on an optical fiber during the mating of a connector with a receptacle. In another embodiment, the connector of the present invention terminates onto a polymer coated optical fiber. Other embodiments of the present invention may provide means for simplifying termination of an optical fiber connector onto a fiber and for simplifying disengagement of a fiber optic connector from a corresponding receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Yuri M. Gallegos, Phillip J. Irwin, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Gregory L. Kuffel
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Patent number: 8814445Abstract: An optical-fiber connection apparatus and method for connection of an optical-fiber cable having a plurality of optical fibers to a transmit/receive unit having a plurality of interface transceivers. Some embodiments include a housing having a base portion and a latch actuator, an optical-fiber cable connection that holds the optical-fiber cable to the housing, a plurality of optical-fiber termination interfaces coupled to the housing, and a lever mechanism that is coupled to the base portion and to the latch actuator, and that moves the latch actuator relative to the base portion, wherein the lever mechanism operates to latch the optical-fiber connection apparatus to the transmit/receive unit such that the plurality of the optical-fiber termination interfaces couples light signals between the plurality of optical fibers and the plurality of interface transceivers of the transmit/receive unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Yuri M. Gallegos, Robert A. Reid, Jerry A. Wiltjer
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Publication number: 20140205245Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fiber optic connector and methods of assembly thereof. In one embodiment, the fiber optic connector of the present invention is designed to help decrease the stress placed on an optical fiber during the mating of a connector with a receptacle. In another embodiment, the connector of the present invention terminates onto a polymer coated optical fiber. Other embodiments of the present invention may provide means for simplifying termination of an optical fiber connector onto a fiber and for simplifying disengagement of a fiber optic connector from a corresponding receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: Yuri M. Gallegos, Phillip J. Irwin, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Gregory L. Kuffel
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Publication number: 20140161397Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include apparatuses which may enable a simpler and/or more reliable connection or release of fiber optic connectors in multifiber optic receptacle environments. In one embodiment, a plug-pack assembly (1) according to the present invention includes a housing (45) and a plurality of sleds (25) adapted to accept a plurality of fiber optic connectors (30). Such an assembly can be handled as a single component, and may provide a user with an increased level of handling ability. Additional embodiment of assemblies according to the present invention can allow a user to disengage fiber optic connectors without affecting connectivity of nearby connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Yuri M. Gallegos, Jerry A. Wiltjer
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Publication number: 20130051733Abstract: An optical-fiber connection apparatus and method for connection of an optical-fiber cable having a plurality of optical fibers to a transmit/receive unit having a plurality of interface transceivers. Some embodiments include a housing having a base portion and a latch actuator, an optical-fiber cable connection that holds the optical-fiber cable to the housing, a plurality of optical-fiber termination interfaces coupled to the housing, and a lever mechanism that is coupled to the base portion and to the latch actuator, and that moves the latch actuator relative to the base portion, wherein the lever mechanism operates to latch the optical-fiber connection apparatus to the transmit/receive unit such that the plurality of the optical-fiber termination interfaces couples light signals between the plurality of optical fibers and the plurality of interface transceivers of the transmit/receive unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Yuri M. Gallegos, Robert A. Reid, Jerry A. Wiltjer
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Publication number: 20120328246Abstract: An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Samuel M. Marrs, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Shaun P. Brouwer
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Patent number: 8256970Abstract: An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Samuel M. Marrs, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Shaun P. Brouwer
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Publication number: 20120020636Abstract: An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Samuel M. Marrs, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Shaun P. Brouwer
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Patent number: 8039745Abstract: A cable strain relief module assembly for securing a cable and providing strain relief is described. The cable strain relief module assembly includes a module and a twist nut. The module has a male threaded portion and the twist nut has a female threaded portion. A portion of a cable may be captivated between the male threaded portion of the module and the female portion of the twist nut when the module and twist nut are engaged.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor, Gregory L. Kuffel, Jerry A. Wiltjer
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Publication number: 20110044583Abstract: A fiber-optic adapter with enhanced alignment is described. The adapter has two opposing housing halves and two opposing floating connector latches. Each housing half has a channel. The channels are configured to align when the two housing halves are secured together. The channels of the housing halves also have pockets which are configured to utilize a clearance fit, allowing the connector latches to float when the housing halves are secured together.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: John G. Dalton, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Calvin H. Derr
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Patent number: 7806600Abstract: An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Samuel M. Marrs, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Shaun P. Brouwer
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Publication number: 20090032282Abstract: A cable strain relief module assembly for securing a cable and providing strain relief is described. The cable strain relief module assembly includes a module and a twist nut. The module has a male threaded portion and the twist nut has a female threaded portion. A portion of a cable may be captivated between the male threaded portion of the module and the female portion of the twist nut when the module and twist nut are engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Thomas M. Sedor, Gregory L. Kuffel, Jerry A. Wiltjer
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Publication number: 20090010599Abstract: An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Samuel M. Marrs, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Shaun P. Brouwer
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Patent number: 7346256Abstract: An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Samuel M. Marrs, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Shaun P. Brouwer
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Publication number: 20060093300Abstract: An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Samuel Marrs, Jerry Wiltjer, Shaun Brouwer
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Patent number: 6419400Abstract: A coupler having converging corner-wall sections is disclosed. Convergence thereof provides the draft necessary to remove the coupler form a conventional plastic mold.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jerry A. Wiltjer, Edward G. Blomquist
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Patent number: 6357930Abstract: A coupler for selectively coupling a pair of duplex fiber optic cables in either a matched or reversed configuration is disclosed. The coupler includes a housing, adapted to receive and interlock with the cables, and a detachable wall structure, extending from the housing. The wall structure facilitates insertion of the second cable in the matched configuration. With the wall structure removed, the second cable is insertable into the housing in the reversed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: Jerry A. Wiltjer