Patents by Inventor John Clifton Cobb, III
John Clifton Cobb, III 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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Patent number: 9927090Abstract: Articles of manufacture and processes for generating articles of manufacture are disclosed. The articles of manufacture may serve as keepsakes and are shaped to include at least one three-dimensional representation of a subject, such as the subject's profile, that is obtained from a two-dimensional representation of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Inventor: John Clifton Cobb, III
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Publication number: 20160223156Abstract: Articles of manufacture and processes for generating articles of manufacture are disclosed. The articles of manufacture may serve as keepsakes and are shaped to include at least one three-dimensional representation of a subject, such as the subject's profile, that is obtained from a two-dimensional representation of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventor: John Clifton Cobb, III
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Patent number: 8218935Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drop terminal mounting system for use in a fiber optic network. The drop terminal mounting system includes a drop terminal having a drop terminal housing to which a plurality of fiber optic adapters are mounted. The fiber optic adapters have exterior ports that are accessible from an exterior of the drop terminal housing. The drop terminal mounting system also includes a bracket having a cradle for receiving the drop terminal. The bracket has features that facilitate mounting the bracket to different types of structures such as poles, strands, or to hand-holes.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Randy Reagan, John Clifton Cobb, III
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Patent number: 8121456Abstract: A method for deploying a telecommunications cable includes obtaining a payout arrangement including a length of cable, selecting one of the first end and the second end of the length of cable to access; accessing the selected end of the length of cable; and pulling the selected end to unwind the length of cable from the payout arrangement. In some embodiments, the cable is arranged around adjacent spools. In other embodiments, the cable is arranged within a container with access opening on the top and bottom. In still other embodiments, the cable is wound around a spool and at least one spacer.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Gniadek, Erik Gronvall, Tom Marcouiller, John Clifton Cobb, III
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Patent number: 8086085Abstract: A splitter assembly may include an adapter housing configured to support an adapter to receive an optical signal from an incoming optical fiber. The splitter assembly may include a splitter module configured to couple to the adapter via a connector to receive the optical signal associated with the incoming fiber, and to make the optical signal available to an output fiber via an optical splitter.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Yu Lu, John Clifton Cobb, III, Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Keith Millea
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Publication number: 20110123166Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drop terminal mounting system for use in a fiber optic network. The drop terminal mounting system includes a drop terminal having a drop terminal housing to which a plurality of fiber optic adapters are mounted. The fiber optic adapters have exterior ports that are accessible from an exterior of the drop terminal housing. The drop terminal mounting system also includes a bracket having a cradle for receiving the drop terminal. The bracket has features that facilitate mounting the bracket to different types of structures such as poles, strands, or to hand-holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Randy Reagan, John Clifton Cobb, III
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Patent number: 7844160Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drop terminal mounting system for use in a fiber optic network. The drop terminal mounting system includes a drop terminal having a drop terminal housing to which a plurality of fiber optic adapters are mounted. The fiber optic adapters have exterior ports that are accessible from an exterior of the drop terminal housing. The drop terminal mounting system also includes a bracket having a cradle for receiving the drop terminal. The bracket has features that facilitate mounting the bracket to different types of structures such as poles, strands, or to hand-holes.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Randy Reagan, John Clifton Cobb, III
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Publication number: 20100034506Abstract: A method for deploying a telecommunications cable includes obtaining a payout arrangement including a length of cable, selecting one of the first end and the second end of the length of cable to access; accessing the selected end of the length of cable; and pulling the selected end to unwind the length of cable from the payout arrangement. In some embodiments, the cable is arranged around adjacent spools. In other embodiments, the cable is arranged within a container with access opening on the top and bottom. In still other embodiments, the cable is wound around a spool and at least one spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc..Inventors: Jeff Gniadek, Erik Gronvall, Tom Marcouiller, John Clifton Cobb, III
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Patent number: 7630610Abstract: A loop back device can include a dust cap with which to protect the loop back ferrule after use to facilitate reuse of the loop back device. The dust cap can be provided at a free end of the loop back device when the loop back device is secured to a tether connector. When the loop back device is removed from the tether connector, the dust cap is removed from the free end of the device and is mounted over the ferrule to protect the loop back ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: John Clifton Cobb, III, Yu Lu, Randy Reagan
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Patent number: 7599598Abstract: A method for deploying a telecommunications cable includes obtaining a payout arrangement including a length of cable, selecting one of the first end and the second end of the length of cable to access; accessing the selected end of the length of cable; and pulling the selected end to unwind the length of cable from the payout arrangement. In some embodiments, the cable is arranged around adjacent spools. In other embodiments, the cable is arranged within a container with access opening on the top and bottom. In still other embodiments, the cable is wound around a spool and at least one spacer.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Gniadek, Erik Gronvall, Tom Marcouiller, John Clifton Cobb, III
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Publication number: 20090190895Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drop terminal mounting system for use in a fiber optic network. The drop terminal mounting system includes a drop terminal having a drop terminal housing to which a plurality of fiber optic adapters are mounted. The fiber optic adapters have exterior ports that are accessible from an exterior of the drop terminal housing. The drop terminal mounting system also includes a bracket having a cradle for receiving the drop terminal. The bracket has features that facilitate mounting the bracket to different types of structures such as poles, strands, or to hand-holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Randy Reagan, John Clifton Cobb, III
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Patent number: 7480436Abstract: A securement system includes at least one retention arrangement securing a tether to a distribution cable; and a release device secured to the distribution cable. The release device extends along at least a portion of the length of tether. Pulling the release device away from the distribution cable disengages the retention arrangement to free the tether from the distribution cable. Multiple retention arrangements can be used to secure the tether.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Ray Wells, John Clifton Cobb, III
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Patent number: 7477824Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drop terminal mounting system for use in a fiber optic network. The drop terminal mounting system includes a drop terminal having a drop terminal housing to which a plurality of fiber optic adapters are mounted. The fiber optic adapters have exterior ports that are accessible from an exterior of the drop terminal housing. The drop terminal mounting system also includes a bracket having a cradle for receiving the drop terminal. The bracket has features that facilitate mounting the bracket to different types of structures such as poles, strands, or to hand-holes.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Randy Reagan, John Clifton Cobb, III
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Publication number: 20090002689Abstract: A loop back device can include a dust cap with which to protect the loop back ferrule after use to facilitate reuse of the loop back device. The dust cap can be provided at a free end of the loop back device when the loop back device is secured to a tether connector. When the loop back device is removed from the tether connector, the dust cap is removed from the free end of the device and is mounted over the ferrule to protect the loop back ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: John Clifton Cobb, III, Yu Lu, Randy Reagan
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Patent number: 7460759Abstract: A post mount includes an outer body, an inner body, and a base. The outer body defines at least one aperture through which at least one fiber optic cable can enter the outer body. The inner body is configured to fit inside the outer body in a telescoping arrangement. The inner body is configured to move along a longitudinal axis relative to the outer body. The inner body defines a conduit extending longitudinally through the inner body. The conduit is configured to enable fiber cables to be routed through the conduit. The base is coupled to the inner body and is configured to secure and support a fiber distribution hub.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Randy Reagan, John Clifton Cobb, III, Tom Leblanc, Jeff Gniadek
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Patent number: 7454106Abstract: To optically couple a tether to a ribbonized distribution cable, a cut is made in the distribution cable, exposing the ribbons inside. The correct ribbon is located and spliced to a tether. A splice protection sleeve is applied to the splice and placed into the existing cut on the cable so as to be recessed within an outer boundary of the cable jacket. The buffer tube from the tether cable is also guided toward the cut and fixed in place. A breakout assembly is installed on the distribution cable to secure the tether to the distribution cable.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: John Clifton Cobb, III, Yu Lu, Erik Gronvall