Patents by Inventor Jonathan R. Kaml
Jonathan R. Kaml 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: 20240118510Abstract: A bladed chassis system facilitates installation of the bladed chassis system and replacement of the blades at the chassis. For example, a front panel of the blade can be opened either upwardly or downwardly at the discretion of the user. Blades can be inserted and removed from the front and/or the rear of the bladed chassis system at the discretion of the user. Cables can be routed to the rear of the chassis system from either of two sides at the discretion of the user. The blades carried by the chassis have fiber management trays that can be rotationally oriented in any desired rotational position at the discretion of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Dennis Ray Wells, Rodney C. Schoenfelder, Cyle D. Petersen, Kamlesh G. Patel, Jonathan R. Kaml, Matthew Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Dennis Krampotich
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Patent number: 11947165Abstract: A multi-fiber cable assembly includes a pigtail segments spliced to a trunk segment using multiple mass fusion splices. The splices are disposed within an encapsulation at a common axial location. A flexible conduit extends from one end of the encapsulation to protect bare fibers of the trunk segment. A protective sheath extends from the opposite end of the encapsulation to protect the pigtail segments. The conduit and sheath are axially fixed to the encapsulation.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Cyle D. Petersen, John Paul Anderson, Thomas Marcouiller, Kenneth Allen Skluzacek, Jonathan R. Kaml
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Patent number: 11815727Abstract: A bladed chassis system facilitates installation of the bladed chassis system and replacement of the blades at the chassis. For example, a front panel of the blade can be opened either upwardly or downwardly at the discretion of the user. Blades can be inserted and removed from the front and/or the rear of the bladed chassis system at the discretion of the user. Cables can be routed to the rear of the chassis system from either of two sides at the discretion of the user. The blades carried by the chassis have fiber management trays that can be rotationally oriented in any desired rotational position at the discretion of the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Dennis Ray Wells, Rodney C. Schoenfelder, Cyle D. Petersen, Kamlesh G. Patel, Jonathan R. Kaml, Matthew Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Dennis Krampotich
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Publication number: 20230358981Abstract: Certain types of fiber termination enclosures include an enclosure and at least one of a plurality of plate module mounting assemblies. Example plate module mounting assemblies include a termination panel plate assembly; a splice tray plate assembly; a cable spool plate assembly; and a drop-in plate assembly. Example cable spool plate assemblies include a cable spool arrangement rotationally coupled to a mounting plate, which fixedly mounts within the enclosure housing. A stand-off mount element may be disposed on the front of the cable spool arrangement to rotate in unison with the cable spool arrangement. The stand-off mount element may include one or more termination adapters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jonathan Walter COAN, Dennis KRAMPOTICH, Jonathan R. KAML
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Publication number: 20230358987Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic cable breakout assembly that includes a transition body made from a moldable material having an inlet end and an opposite outlet end. The moldable transition body includes a centering element positioned therein and an internal splice positioned within the centering element to splice a plurality of breakout fibers to at least one cable. The centering element is configured to center the splice, the at least one cable and the plurality of breakout fibers prior to molding the transition body. The transition body is adapted to protect the splice and fibers such that no other external protection is needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Jonathan R. KAML, Scott L. CARLSON
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Publication number: 20230333342Abstract: A bladed chassis system facilitates installation of the bladed chassis system and replacement of the blades at the chassis. Blades can be inserted and removed from the front and/or the rear of the bladed chassis system at the discretion of the user. Blades can be moved between discrete positions. In examples, blades can be one-handedly released from the chassis to allow movement between discrete positions. In examples, accidental movement past a discrete position is inhibited. Accidental removal of the blades from the chassis is inhibited. The chassis and blades cooperate to manage the optical fiber cables routed through a cable port in the chassis to the blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Brent CAMPBELL, Jonathan R. KAML, Rodney C. SCHOENFELDER, Dennis KRAMPOTICH, David J. JOHNSEN, James J. SOLHEID, Matthew J. HOLMBERG
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Publication number: 20230266553Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure assembly includes a housing having an interior region and a bearing mount disposed in the interior region of the housing. A cable spool is connectedly engaged with the bearing mount such that the cable spool selectively rotates within the housing. A termination module disposed on the cable spool so that the termination module rotates in unison with the cable spool. A method of paying out a fiber optic cable from a fiber optic enclosure includes rotating a cable spool, which has a subscriber cable coiled around a spooling portion of the cable spool, about an axis of a housing of the fiber optic enclosure until a desired length of subscriber cable is paid out. A termination module is disposed on the cable spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Scott C. Kowalczyk, Jonathan Walter Coan, Jonathan R. Kaml
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Patent number: 11635579Abstract: A bladed chassis system facilitates installation of the bladed chassis system and replacement of the blades at the chassis. Blades can be inserted and removed from the front and/or the rear of the bladed chassis system at the discretion of the user. Blades can be moved between discrete positions. In examples, blades can be one-handedly released from the chassis to allow movement between discrete positions. In examples, accidental movement past a discrete position is inhibited. Accidental removal of the blades from the chassis is inhibited. The chassis and blades cooperate to manage the optical fiber cables routed through a cable port in the chassis to the blades.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Brent Campbell, Jonathan R. Kaml, Rodney C. Schoenfelder, Dennis Krampotich, David J. Johnsen, James J. Solheid, Matthew J. Holmberg
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Patent number: 11624884Abstract: Certain types of fiber termination enclosures include an enclosure and at least one of a plurality of plate module mounting assemblies. Example plate module mounting assemblies include a termination panel plate assembly; a splice tray plate assembly; a cable spool plate assembly; and a drop-in plate assembly. Example cable spool plate assemblies include a cable spool arrangement rotationally coupled to a mounting plate, which fixedly mounts within the enclosure housing. A stand-off mount element may be disposed on the front of the cable spool arrangement to rotate in unison with the cable spool arrangement. The stand-off mount element may include one or more termination adapters.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jonathan Walter Coan, Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan R. Kaml
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Patent number: 11573390Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure assembly includes a housing having an interior region and a bearing mount disposed in the interior region of the housing. A cable spool is connectedly engaged with the bearing mount such that the cable spool selectively rotates within the housing. A termination module disposed on the cable spool so that the termination module rotates in unison with the cable spool. A method of paying out a fiber optic cable from a fiber optic enclosure includes rotating a cable spool, which has a subscriber cable coiled around a spooling portion of the cable spool, about an axis of a housing of the fiber optic enclosure until a desired length of subscriber cable is paid out. A termination module is disposed on the cable spool.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Scott C. Kowalczyk, Jonathan Walter Coan, Jonathan R. Kaml
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Patent number: 11530109Abstract: A spool is transitionable between an operable (i.e., cable ready) state and a stowed (i.e., return ready) state. In the operable state, the spool is configured to receive and hold a coil of cable. In the stowed state, the spool has a reduced three-dimensional footprint compared to the operable state, thereby facilitating storage and return of the spools. The spool can be releasably locked in the operable state. When the lock is released, the spool can be freely transitioned between both states to facilitate reuse of the spool.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Jonathan R. Kaml, Michael J. Schomisch, James J. Brandt
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Publication number: 20220373754Abstract: Certain types of fiber termination enclosures include an enclosure and at least one of a plurality of plate module mounting assemblies. Example plate module mounting assemblies include a termination panel plate assembly; a splice tray plate assembly; a cable spool plate assembly; and a drop-in plate assembly. Example cable spool plate assemblies include a cable spool arrangement rotationally coupled to a mounting plate, which fixedly mounts within the enclosure housing. A stand-off mount element may be disposed on the front of the cable spool arrangement to rotate in unison with the cable spool arrangement. The stand-off mount element may include one or more termination adapters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jonathan Walter COAN, Dennis KRAMPOTICH, Jonathan R. KAML
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Patent number: 11448846Abstract: The present disclosure relates to structures and configurations for breaking out fibers from cables and/or securing the ends of protective mesh sleeves to other structures such as brackets, cables and trays/cassettes. The mesh sleeves can be adapted to protect optical fibers that pass therethrough. In one example, a mesh sleeve can be secured to another structure by an anchor including a reinforcing insert that fits in the mesh sleeve and a clamping housing that mounts over the mesh sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Jonathan R. Kaml, Cyle D. Petersen, Rodney C. Schoenfelder, James J. Solheid, Matthew J. Holmberg, Oscar Fernando Bran De León, Thomas Caesar Tinucci, Dennis Krampotich
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Publication number: 20220291453Abstract: A multi-fiber cable assembly includes a pigtail segments spliced to a trunk segment using multiple mass fusion splices. The splices are disposed within an encapsulation at a common axial location. A flexible conduit extends from one end of the encapsulation to protect bare fibers of the trunk segment. A protective sheath extends from the opposite end of the encapsulation to protect the pigtail segments. The conduit and sheath are axially fixed to the encapsulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Cyle D. PETERSEN, John Paul ANDERSON, Thomas MARCOUILLER, Kenneth Allen SKLUZACEK, Jonathan R. KAML
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Publication number: 20220252817Abstract: A main fanout includes a plurality of intermediate fanout devices that are connected to one another. Each intermediate fanout device can be assembled separately and then connected together to form the main fanout. Each intermediate fanout device is connected to an intermediate cable of a main cable and a plurality of optical fibers of each intermediate cable is positioned within at least one furcation tube. The plurality of optical fibers and at least one furcation tube are secured to a main body of each intermediate fanout device. Each intermediate fanout device includes a mating feature to connect to adjacent intermediate fanout devices with a like mating feature. The mating feature reduces relative movement between adjacent intermediate fanout devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Jonathan R. KAML, Kenneth Allen SKLUZACEK
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Publication number: 20220229253Abstract: A cable guide includes a base for positioning the cable guide on a base surface of an internal area of a telecommunications chassis. The base is generally planar. The cable guide includes a plurality of arms and at least one arm of the plurality of arms is flexible. The cable guide includes a plurality of cable channels that are defined by the plurality of arms. The plurality of cable channels each receive a plurality of furcation tubes. Each of the plurality of cable channels is configured to allow furcation tubes to move within each of the plurality of cable channels. Each cable channel has an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, furcation tubes can be loaded and unloaded into and out of the cable channel. When in the closed position, furcation tubes are restricted from being removed from the cable channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2020Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Jonathan R. KAML, Kenneth Allen SKLUZACEK
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Publication number: 20220229255Abstract: A bladed chassis system facilitates installation of the bladed chassis system and replacement of the blades at the chassis. For example, a front panel of the blade can be opened either upwardly or downwardly at the discretion of the user. Blades can be inserted and removed from the front and/or the rear of the bladed chassis system at the discretion of the user. Cables can be routed to the rear of the chassis system from either of two sides at the discretion of the user. The blades carried by the chassis have fiber management trays that can be rotationally oriented in any desired rotational position at the discretion of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Dennis Ray Wells, Rodney C. Schoenfelder, Cyle D. Petersen, Kamlesh G. Patel, Jonathan R. Kaml, Matthew Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Dennis Krampotich
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Patent number: 11327262Abstract: Certain types of fiber termination enclosures include an enclosure and at least one of a plurality of plate module mounting assemblies. Example plate module mounting assemblies include a termination panel plate assembly; a splice tray plate assembly; a cable spool plate assembly; and a drop-in plate assembly. Example cable spool plate assemblies include a cable spool arrangement rotationally coupled to a mounting plate, which fixedly mounts within the enclosure housing. A stand-off mount element may be disposed on the front of the cable spool arrangement to rotate in unison with the cable spool arrangement. The stand-off mount element may include one or more termination adapters.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Jonathan Walter Coan, Dennis Krampotich, Jonathan R. Kaml
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Patent number: 11294134Abstract: A bladed chassis system facilitates installation of the bladed chassis system and replacement of the blades at the chassis. For example, a front panel of the blade can be opened either upwardly or downwardly at the discretion of the user. Blades can be inserted and removed from the front and/or the rear of the bladed chassis system at the discretion of the user. Cables can be routed to the rear of the chassis system from either of two sides at the discretion of the user. The blades carried by the chassis have fiber management trays that can be rotationally oriented in any desired rotational position at the discretion of the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Dennis Ray Wells, Rodney C. Schoenfelder, Cyle D. Petersen, Kamlesh G. Patel, Jonathan R. Kaml, Matthew Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Dennis Krampotich
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Patent number: 11249269Abstract: An optical cassette includes a body defining a first termination region defined at the first end of the body; a second termination region defined at the second end of the body; a cable routing region disposed at a first level of the body; an optical splice holding region disposed at a second level of the body; and an optical coupler holding region disposed at the second level of the body. The first level is defined by a base of the body and the second level is defined by a divider tray that pivots relative to the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Scott C. Sievers, Jonathan R. Kaml