Patents by Inventor John David Schmidt

John David Schmidt 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: 6785459
    Abstract: A cable management cabinet assembly for telecommunications equipment. The assembly includes a cabinet frame with sidewalls and vertical support members. A cable management bracket having an elongated member is fastened to the support members. A plurality of fingers project outwardly from the elongated member. The fingers are spaced apart along the length of the elongated member. Gaps sized to receive telecommunications cables are positioned between the fingers. Bend radius limiters are preferably connected to the fingers to prevent cables passing through the gaps from being bent beyond predetermined bend radius requirements. The bracket defines a vertical cable pathway between the side walls and the fingers for guiding cables within the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Schmidt, Craig Michael Standish
  • Patent number: 6712647
    Abstract: A terminated coaxial connector having a mating end for mating with a coaxial jack, the connector including an axially aligned resistor mounted within a conductive outer shell. The resistor electrically links the outer shell with a center conductor which is connected to a first end of the resistor through a conductive rear plug which is connected to a second end of the resistor. The center conductor and the rear plug hold the resistor axially aligned within the outer shell. Further, a method of assembling a terminated coaxial connector having a mating end for mating with a coaxial jack so that a resistor within the connector is held axially aligned within an outer shell by a rear plug. The resistor is physically and electrically linked to the center conductor and the outer shell through the conductive rear plug and provides a level of impedance within the coaxial connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: M'hamed Anis Khemakhem, Jeff Peters, John David Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20040014363
    Abstract: A terminated coaxial connector having a mating end for mating with a coaxial jack, the connector including an axially aligned resistor mounted within a conductive outer shell. The resistor electrically links the outer shell with a center conductor which is connected to a first end of the resistor through a conductive rear plug which is connected to a second end of the resistor. The center conductor and the rear plug hold the resistor axially aligned within the outer shell. Further, a method of assembling a terminated coaxial connector having a mating end for mating with a coaxial jack so that a resistor within the connector is held axially aligned within an outer shell by a rear plug. The resistor is physically and electrically linked to the center conductor and the outer shell through the conductive rear plug and provides a level of impedance within the coaxial connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: M?apos;hamed Anis Khemakhem, Jeff Peters, John David Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6629862
    Abstract: A telecommunications electrical connector positions the contacts in a manner to reduce crosstalk problems. An insert assembly positions the spring contacts within a jack for electrical contact with the contacts of a plug. The insert assembly staggers the relative positions of adjacent spring contacts in the y-direction, and staggers the spring contact pivot points in the x-direction, yet maintains a common contact region for all the spring contacts for contacting the contacts of the plug. The distal ends of alternating spring contacts are positioned so as to increase the isolation between adjacent springs. The insert assembly includes selected air passages between spring contacts mounted to the insert assembly to increase isolation and selected dielectric to increase crosstalk cancellation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Schmidt, Chansy Phommachanh
  • Patent number: 6600106
    Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel including a frame member defining a plurality of connector locations, the frame member including front and rear faces, and a first flange extending outwardly from the rear face including at least two tabs. Also included is a cable management member with first and second legs including notch portions and a cable bar coupled to the first and second legs. The notch portions on the cable management member may be engaged within the tabs located on the frame member so as to detachably couple the cable management member to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Standish, John David Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6524131
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insert for a jack. The insert includes a connector mount having a main body including a first side positioned opposite from a second side. The connector mount also includes a snap-fit connection structure positioned at the main body for securing the connector mount to the jack, a divider positioned at the first side of the main body, and an insulation displacement terminal housing positioned at the first side of the main body. A plurality of contact springs are separated by the divider, and a plurality of insulation displacement terminals are housed by the insulation displacement terminal housing. The insert further includes a circuit board that provides electrical connections between the insulation displacement terminals and the contact springs. The circuit board is mounted at the second side of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Schmidt, Roy Henneberger, David Coppock, Bradley Kessler
  • Publication number: 20030010521
    Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel including a frame member defining a plurality of connector locations, the frame member including front and rear faces, and a first flange extending outwardly from the rear face including at least two tabs. Also included is a cable management member with first and second legs including notch portions and a cable bar coupled to the first and second legs. The notch portions on the cable management member may be engaged within the tabs located on the frame member so as to detachably couple the cable management member to the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Craig M. Standish, John David Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20020197045
    Abstract: A cable management cabinet assembly for telecommunications equipment. The assembly includes a cabinet frame with sidewalls and vertical support members. A cable management bracket having an elongated member is fastened to the support members. A plurality of fingers project outwardly from the elongated member. The fingers are spaced apart along the length of the elongated member. Gaps sized to receive telecommunications cables are positioned between the fingers. Bend radius limiters are preferably connected to the fingers to prevent cables passing through the gaps from being bent beyond predetermined bend radius requirements. The bracket defines a vertical cable pathway between the side walls and the fingers for guiding cables within the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: John David Schmidt, Craig Michael Standish
  • Publication number: 20020045387
    Abstract: A telecommunications electrical connector positions the contacts in a manner to reduce crosstalk problems. An insert assembly positions the spring contacts within a jack for electrical contact with the contacts of a plug. The insert assembly staggers the relative positions of adjacent spring contacts in the y-direction, and staggers the spring contact pivot points in the x-direction, yet maintains a common contact region for all the spring contacts for contacting the contacts of the plug. The distal ends of alternating spring contacts are positioned so as to increase the isolation between adjacent springs. The insert assembly includes selected air passages between spring contacts mounted to the insert assembly to increase isolation and selected dielectric to increase crosstalk cancellation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Schmidt, Chansy Phommachanh
  • Publication number: 20020031955
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insert for a jack. The insert includes a connector mount having a main body including a first side positioned opposite from a second side. The connector mount also includes a snap-fit connection structure positioned at the main body for securing the connector mount to the jack, a divider positioned at the first side of the main body, and an insulation displacement terminal housing positioned at the first side of the main body. A plurality of contact springs are separated by the divider, and a plurality of insulation displacement terminals are housed by the insulation displacement terminal housing. The insert further includes a circuit board that provides electrical connections between the insulation displacement terminals and the contact springs. The circuit board is mounted at the second side of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc
    Inventors: John David Schmidt, Roy Henneberger, David Coppock, Bradley Kessler
  • Patent number: 6334792
    Abstract: A telecommunications electrical connector positions the contacts in a manner to reduce crosstalk problems. An insert assembly positions the spring contacts within a jack for electrical contact with the contacts of a plug. The insert assembly staggers the relative positions of adjacent spring contacts in the y-direction, and staggers the spring contact pivot points in the x-direction, yet maintains a common contact region for all the spring contacts for contacting the contacts of the plug. The distal ends of alternating spring contacts are positioned so as to increase the isolation between adjacent springs. The insert assembly includes selected air passages between spring contacts mounted to the insert assembly to increase isolation and selected dielectric to increase crosstalk cancellation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Schmidt, Chansy Phommachanh
  • Patent number: 6234836
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insert for a jack. The insert includes a connector mount having a main body including a first side positioned opposite from a second side. The connector mount also includes a snap-fit connection structure positioned at the main body for securing the connector mount to the jack, a divider positioned at the first side of the main body, and an insulation displacement terminal housing positioned at the first side of the main body. A plurality of contact springs are separated by the divider, and a plurality of insulation displacement terminals are housed by the insulation displacement terminal housing. The insert further includes a circuit board that provides electrical connections between the insulation displacement terminals and the contact springs. The circuit board is mounted at the second side of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Schmidt, Roy Henneberger, David Coppock, Bradley Kessler
  • Patent number: RE40575
    Abstract: A telecommunications electrical connector positions the contacts in a manner to reduce crosstalk problems. An insert assembly positions the spring contacts within a jack for electrical contact with the contacts of a plug. The insert assembly staggers the relative positions of adjacent spring contacts in the y-direction, and staggers the spring contact pivot points in the x-direction, yet maintains a common contact region for all the spring contacts for contacting the contacts of the plug. The distal ends of alternating spring contacts are positioned so as to increase the isolation between adjacent springs. The insert assembly includes selected air passages between spring contacts mounted to the insert assembly to increase isolation and selected dielectric to increase crosstalk cancellation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Schmidt, Chansy Phommachanh, Roy Henneberger
  • Patent number: RE40682
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insert for a jack. The insert includes a connector mount having a main body including a first side positioned opposite from a second side. The connector mount also includes a snap-fit connection structure positioned at the main body for securing the connector mount to the jack, a divider positioned at the first side of the main body, and an insulation displacement terminal housing positioned at the first side of the main body. A plurality of contact springs are separated by the divider, and a plurality of insulation displacement terminals are housed by the insulation displacement terminal housing. The insert further includes a circuit board that provides electrical connections between the insulation displacement terminals and the contact springs. The circuit board is mounted at the second side of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Schmidt, Roy Henneberger, David Coppock, Bradley Kessler