Patents by Inventor Keith J. Hocker

Keith J. Hocker 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).

  • Remote release of a cable connector
    Patent number: 8235745
    Abstract: An apparatus for remotely releasing a connector, e.g., an RJ-45 connector, is described. Embodiments of the invention allow a user to release a cable comprising a connector from a connector jack when the connector jack is difficult to reach. The invention may be particularly useful to release cables from devices comprising an array of connector jacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Armstrong, Keith J. Hocker, David Lima
  • Remote release of a cable connector
    Patent number: 7959455
    Abstract: An apparatus for remotely releasing a connector, e.g., an RJ-45 connector, is described. Embodiments of the invention allow a user to release a cable comprising a connector from a connector jack when the connector jack is difficult to reach. The invention may be particularly useful to release cables from devices comprising an array of connector jacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Armstrong, Keith J. Hocker, David J. Lima
  • Airflow/cooling solution for chassis with orthogonal boards
    Patent number: 7885066
    Abstract: A front-to-back cooling system allows cooling of an apparatus containing two orthogonal sets of modules. A vertical set of modules is cooled with vertical air flow across the modules that enters from a front of the apparatus and exits from the back of the apparatus. A horizontal set of modules is cooled with air flow that passes through openings in a midplane connecting the two sets of modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Demick Boyden, Pradeep Sindhu, Keith J. Hocker
  • AIRFLOW/COOLING SOLUTION FOR CHASSIS WITH ORTHOGONAL BOARDS
    Publication number: 20100014248
    Abstract: A front-to-back cooling system allows cooling of an apparatus containing two orthogonal sets of modules. A vertical set of modules is cooled with vertical air flow across the modules that enters from a front of the apparatus and exits from the back of the apparatus. A horizontal set of modules is cooled with air flow that passes through openings in a midplane connecting the two sets of modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Demick Boyden, Pradeep Sindhu, Keith J. Hocker
  • Remote release of a cable connector
    Patent number: 7549888
    Abstract: An apparatus for remotely releasing a connector, e.g., an RJ-45 connector, is described. Embodiments of the invention allow a user to release a cable comprising a connector from a connector jack when the connector jack is difficult to reach. The invention may be particularly useful to release cables from devices comprising an array of connector jacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Armstrong, Keith J. Hocker, David J. Lima
  • Remote release of a cable connector
    Patent number: 7326075
    Abstract: An apparatus for remotely releasing a connector, e.g., an RJ-45 connector, is described. Embodiments of the invention allow a user to release a cable comprising a connector from a connector jack when the connector jack is difficult to reach. The invention may be particularly useful to release cables from devices comprising an array of connector jacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Armstrong, Keith J. Hocker, David J. Lima
  • Snap-fit door hinge assembly and method
    Patent number: 6099097
    Abstract: A snap-on hinge assembly (20) for pivotally mounting a door (14) to a base (12) including a pivot saddle or pin (22) and a snap-acting gripping assembly (24) formed to slidably mount over, and resiliently snap into gripping engagement with, pivot pin 22. The gripping assembly (24) and pivot pin (22) are formed for pivoting of the gripping assembly (24) around the pivot pin (22) while in gripping engagement therewith, and the hinge assembly (20) further is formed with over-travel stopping surfaces (15, 38) positioned so that reaction forces between the door (14) and the base (12), upon relative engagement in an open position, urge the gripping assembly (24) and the pivot pin (22) in a direction preventing unsnapping of the gripping assembly (24) from the pivot pin (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith J. Hocker, Ron Barnes