Patents by Inventor Justin Everette Thompson
Justin Everette Thompson 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: 8135258Abstract: An enclosure assembly for use with a fiber optic cable, the cable having a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of optical fibers and a jacket surrounding the optical fibers includes an enclosure housing and a cable control clip. The enclosure housing defines a chamber to receive the cable. The cable control clip is configured to be inserted through the cable to extend radially between the optical fibers and the jacket to limit contact between the optical fibers and one or more other components of the cable, and to limit displacement of the enclosure housing relative to the cable when the cable control clip is disposed in the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Patent number: 8032001Abstract: A closure device for receiving a fiber optic cable includes an enclosure defining a splice chamber configured to accommodate splices to the plurality of optical fibers. The enclosure has a clamp receiving section therein. The closure device further includes a clamping device configured to concurrently secure the remaining portion of the jacket and the strength member at a same clamp interface of the clamping device. The clamping device is configured to be removably inserted into the clamp receiving section of the enclosure. The clamp receiving section is configured to fixedly limit movement of the clamping device relative to the enclosure when the clamping device is installed therein to secure the remaining portion of the jacket and the strength member secured in the clamping device to the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Patent number: 8005333Abstract: A fiber optic cable connection assembly includes an enclosure housing and a fiber optic cable. The enclosure housing defines a chamber and a fiber handling region disposed in the chamber. The fiber optic cable has a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of cable optical fibers, a jacket surrounding the cable optical fibers and a strength member extending through the jacket. The cable includes an arcuately bent cable segment disposed in the chamber. The bent cable segment defines a cable plane and an interior region within the arc of the bent cable segment. At least one of the cable optical fibers extends fully through the enclosure housing uncut. The strength member extends fully through the enclosure housing uncut. The fiber handling region is disposed in the interior region.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Julian Mullaney, William Alan Carrico, Justin Everette Thompson
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Publication number: 20110194830Abstract: An enclosure assembly for use with a fiber optic cable, the cable having a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of optical fibers and a jacket surrounding the optical fibers includes an enclosure housing and a cable control clip. The enclosure housing defines a chamber to receive the cable. The cable control clip is configured to be inserted through the cable to extend radially between the optical fibers and the jacket to limit contact between the optical fibers and one or more other components of the cable, and to limit displacement of the enclosure housing relative to the cable when the cable control clip is disposed in the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Patent number: 7953311Abstract: An enclosure assembly for use with a fiber optic cable, the cable having a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of optical fibers and a jacket surrounding the optical fibers includes an enclosure housing and a cable control clip. The enclosure housing defines a chamber to receive the cable. The cable control clip is configured to be inserted through the cable to extend radially between the optical fibers and the jacket to limit contact between the optical fibers and one or more other components of the cable, and to limit displacement of the enclosure housing relative to the cable when the cable control clip is disposed in the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Patent number: 7925135Abstract: A closure device for receiving a fiber optic cable includes an enclosure defining a splice chamber configured to accommodate splices to the plurality of optical fibers. The enclosure has a clamp receiving section therein. The closure device further includes a clamping device including a closed end cavity that receives the strength member to limit buckling of a strength member of the cable inserted in the cavity. The clamping device is configured to be removably inserted into the clamp receiving section of the enclosure. The clamp receiving section is configured to fixedly limit movement of the clamping device relative to the enclosure when the clamping device is installed therein to secure the strength member secured in the clamping device to the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Patent number: 7860364Abstract: Apparatus for accessing a length of a selected one or more of a plurality of optical fibers within an outer protective jacket of a cable including the plurality of optical fibers and at least one strength member extending longitudinally therein include a cable positioning fixture. The cable positioning fixture is configured to receive a portion of the cable therein and to establish a desired orientation of the portion of the cable in the fixture relative to the at least one strength member therein while a cutting member removes a scalloped segment from the outer protective jacket.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, Eric Troy Byrd
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Publication number: 20100319199Abstract: Apparatus for accessing a length of a selected one or more of a plurality of optical fibers within an outer protective jacket of a cable including the plurality of optical fibers and at least one strength member extending along a longitudinal axis of the cable include a cutting member and a cutter blade positioned in the cutting member. The cutter blade has a cutting edge with a middle region of a first sharpness and outer side regions adjacent opposite sides of the middle region of a second sharpness that is sharper than the first sharpness.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson
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Patent number: 7799995Abstract: A sealing assembly for providing an environmental seal about an elongate member includes a housing defining a passage to receive an elongate member, a flowable sealant disposed in the passage, a compression mechanism and a trigger mechanism. The compression mechanism includes a biasing member. The biasing member is configured to apply a compression load against the sealant and the compression mechanism is configured to force the sealant to flow about the elongate member to provide an environmental seal about the elongate member. The trigger mechanism is configured to selectively actuate the biasing member to apply the compression load to the sealant.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Patent number: 7738761Abstract: An enclosure assembly for use with a fiber optic cable, the cable having a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of optical fibers and a jacket surrounding the optical fibers includes an enclosure housing and a cable control clip. The enclosure housing defines a chamber to receive the cable. The cable control clip is configured to be inserted through the cable to extend radially between the optical fibers and the jacket to limit contact between the optical fibers and one or more other components of the cable, and to limit displacement of the enclosure housing relative to the cable when the cable control clip is disposed in the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Publication number: 20100142909Abstract: An enclosure assembly for use with a fiber optic cable, the cable having a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of optical fibers and a jacket surrounding the optical fibers includes an enclosure housing and a cable control clip. The enclosure housing defines a chamber to receive the cable. The cable control clip is configured to be inserted through the cable to extend radially between the optical fibers and the jacket to limit contact between the optical fibers and one or more other components of the cable, and to limit displacement of the enclosure housing relative to the cable when the cable control clip is disposed in the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Publication number: 20100054688Abstract: A closure device for receiving a fiber optic cable includes an enclosure defining a splice chamber configured to accommodate splices to the plurality of optical fibers. The enclosure has a clamp receiving section therein. The closure device further includes a clamping device configured to concurrently secure the remaining portion of the jacket and the strength member at a same clamp interface of the clamping device. The clamping device is configured to be removably inserted into the clamp receiving section of the enclosure. The clamp receiving section is configured to fixedly limit movement of the clamping device relative to the enclosure when the clamping device is installed therein to secure the remaining portion of the jacket and the strength member secured in the clamping device to the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Publication number: 20100054689Abstract: A closure device for receiving a fiber optic cable includes an enclosure defining a splice chamber configured to accommodate splices to the plurality of optical fibers. The enclosure has a clamp receiving section therein. The closure device further includes a clamping device including a closed end cavity that receives the strength member to limit buckling of a strength member of the cable inserted in the cavity. The clamping device is configured to be removably inserted into the clamp receiving section of the enclosure. The clamp receiving section is configured to fixedly limit movement of the clamping device relative to the enclosure when the clamping device is installed therein to secure the strength member secured in the clamping device to the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Publication number: 20090290844Abstract: A fiber optic cable connection assembly includes an enclosure housing and a fiber optic cable. The enclosure housing defines a chamber and a fiber handling region disposed in the chamber. The fiber optic cable has a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of cable optical fibers, a jacket surrounding the cable optical fibers and a strength member extending through the jacket. The cable includes an arcuately bent cable segment disposed in the chamber. The bent cable segment defines a cable plane and an interior region within the arc of the bent cable segment. At least one of the cable optical fibers extends fully through the enclosure housing uncut. The strength member extends fully through the enclosure housing uncut. The fiber handling region is disposed in the interior region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventors: JULIAN MULLANEY, William Alan Carrico, Justin Everette Thompson
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Publication number: 20090060445Abstract: An enclosure assembly for use with a fiber optic cable, the cable having a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of optical fibers and a jacket surrounding the optical fibers includes an enclosure housing and a cable control clip. The enclosure housing defines a chamber to receive the cable. The cable control clip is configured to be inserted through the cable to extend radially between the optical fibers and the jacket to limit contact between the optical fibers and one or more other components of the cable, and to limit displacement of the enclosure housing relative to the cable when the cable control clip is disposed in the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, William Alan Carrico
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Publication number: 20090060428Abstract: Apparatus for accessing a length of a selected one or more of a plurality of optical fibers within an outer protective jacket of a cable including the plurality of optical fibers and at least one strength member extending longitudinally therein include a cable positioning fixture. The cable positioning fixture is configured to receive a portion of the cable therein and to establish a desired orientation of the portion of the cable in the fixture relative to the at least one strength member therein while a cutting member removes a scalloped segment from the outer protective jacket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, Eric Troy Byrd
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Patent number: 7440667Abstract: Duct closures include a first member and a second member. The first and second members are configured to define a cavity therebetween when in a closed position. A hinge on a first end of the first member and the second member pivotally connects the first member and the second member for movement between the closed position and an open position. A duct mating region on a second end of the first and second members, opposite from the first end, is configured to define a duct receiving opening receiving and sealingly engaging an outer surface of a duct having longitudinally extending members extending therefrom. A plurality of openings to the cavity are defined by the first and second members on the first end and sized to receive ones of the longitudinally extending members extending therethrough. A sealant material positioned in the cavity environmentally seals the openings with the ones of the longitudinally extending members extending therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, Mary Beth Whitacre, William Alan Carrico
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Publication number: 20080056661Abstract: Duct closures include a first member and a second member. The first and second members are configured to define a cavity therebetween when in a closed position. A hinge on a first end of the first member and the second member pivotally connects the first member and the second member for movement between the closed position and an open position. A duct mating region on a second end of the first and second members, opposite from the first end, is configured to define a duct receiving opening receiving and sealingly engaging an outer surface of a duct having longitudinally extending members extending therefrom. A plurality of openings to the cavity are defined by the first and second members on the first end and sized to receive ones of the longitudinally extending members extending therethrough. A sealant material positioned in the cavity environmentally seals the openings with the ones of the longitudinally extending members extending therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Julian Mullaney, Justin Everette Thompson, Mary Beth Whitacre, William Alan Carrico