Patents by Inventor Kim Leeson
Kim Leeson 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: 20200386965Abstract: An enclosure box assembly for fiber optic cable includes an enclosure box, a backplate, a preterminated fiber optic drop cable preinstalled with the enclosure box, and a fiber optic adapter preinstalled with the enclosure box and optically connected with the fiber optic drop cable. The backplate includes a plurality of latches that are configured to interlock with a complementary latching structure on the enclosure box, and a plurality of slotted countersunk screw holes configured to receive screws for attaching the backplate to a support structure. The backplate includes a first exit opening through a middle portion of the backplate, a second exit opening at a top end of the backplate, and a third exit opening at a bottom end of the backplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventors: Kim LEESON, Shaun TREZISE, Harvey ETHERIDGE
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Publication number: 20200371296Abstract: A shroud includes a first end portion configured to slidably receive a bulkhead adapter and a second end portion configured to slidably receive an optical fiber connector. The first end portion includes an inner surface having ribs configured to engage the bulkhead adapter in an interference fit relationship, the second end portion includes an inner surface having ribs configured to engage the optical fiber connector in an interference fit relationship, and the shroud permits the optical fiber connector to be coupled directly with the bulkhead adapter in a push/pull engagement/disengagement relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: PPC Broadband Fiber Ltd.Inventors: Kim LEESON, Shaun TREZISE
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Patent number: 10830957Abstract: An optical fiber connector sub-assembly optical fiber connector sub-assembly for an optical fiber connector includes a gimbal configured to hold a ferrule at a front portion of the connector. The gimbal is configured to provide articulated relative movement between the front portion of the connector and a rear portion of the connector such that the ferrule is isolated from movement of the rear portion of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventors: Kim Leeson, Shaun Trezise
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Publication number: 20200292103Abstract: A stackable bracket includes a base, and a plurality of clips configured to extend from the base. Each of the plurality of clips is configured to include a pair of holding members, each of the holding members of the plurality of clips is configured to define an opening configured to receive one of a plurality of cables or ducts, and the openings of each pair of holding members are configured to be aligned with one another in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventors: Kim LEESON, Harvey ETHERIDGE
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Publication number: 20200280179Abstract: A pushing tool for propelling cable into a duct. The pushing tool includes a drive wheel that is coupled with a base and a rotatable handle. A first cable guide and a second cable guide are configured to hold the cable. A duct guide is configured to hold the duct. Furthermore, a tension wheel is configured to interact with the drive wheel such that an orifice is formed between the tension wheel and the drive wheel, the orifice being configured to receive the cable. Upon rotation of the rotatable handle, the drive wheel interacts with the tension wheel to propel the cable into the duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventors: Kim LEESON, Shaun TREZISE, Harvey ETHERIDGE
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Patent number: 10739526Abstract: A shroud includes a first end portion configured to slidably receive a bulkhead adapter and a second end portion configured to slidably receive an SC connector. The first end portion includes an inner surface having ribs configured to engage the bulkhead adapter in an interference fit relationship, the second end portion includes an inner surface having ribs configured to engage the SC connector in an interference fit relationship, and the shroud permits the SC connector to be coupled directly with the bulkhead adapter in a push/pull engagement/disengagement relationship.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventors: Kim Leeson, Shaun Trezise
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Patent number: 10670169Abstract: A stackable bracket includes a base, and a plurality of clips configured to extend from the base. Each of the plurality of clips is configured to include a pair of holding members, each of the holding members of the plurality of clips is configured to define an opening configured to receive one of a plurality of cables or ducts, and the openings of each pair of holding members are configured to be aligned with one another in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventors: Harvey Etheridge, Kim Leeson
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Patent number: 10658823Abstract: A pushing tool for propelling cable into a duct. The pushing tool includes a drive wheel that is coupled with a base and a rotatable handle. A first cable guide and a second cable guide are configured to hold the cable. A duct guide is configured to hold the duct. Furthermore, a tension wheel is configured to interact with the drive wheel such that an orifice is formed between the tension wheel and the drive wheel, the orifice being configured to receive the cable. Upon rotation of the rotatable handle, the drive wheel interacts with the tension wheel to propel the cable into the duct.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventors: Kim Leeson, Shaun Trezise, Harvey Etheridge
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Publication number: 20200150350Abstract: An optical fiber connector sub-assembly optical fiber connector sub-assembly for an optical fiber connector includes a gimbal configured to hold a ferrule at a front portion of the connector. The gimbal is configured to provide articulated relative movement between the front portion of the connector and a rear portion of the connector such that the ferrule is isolated from movement of the rear portion of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: PPC Broadband Fiber Ltd.Inventors: Kim LEESON, Shaun TREZISE
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Publication number: 20190346646Abstract: A fiber splice closure for housing an optical connection between a distribution cable and at least one drop cable of an optical network includes a base and an insert. The base includes round drop cable ports configured to receive a drop cable containing a first optical fiber. Screw holes are arranged in a radial side wall of the drop cable ports and receive a fixing device to secure the drop cable. A round port receives a distribution cable containing a second optical fiber. A clamp secures the distribution cable to the base. An insert has first and second wrap guides that house excess first optical fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: PPC Broadband Fiber Ltd.Inventors: Shaun Trezise, Kim Leeson
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Patent number: 10444438Abstract: An optical fiber connector sub-assembly optical fiber connector sub-assembly for an optical fiber connector includes a gimbal configured to hold a ferrule at a front portion of the connector. The gimbal is configured to provide articulated relative movement between the front portion of the connector and a rear portion of the connector such that the ferrule is isolated from movement of the rear portion of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventors: Kim Leeson, Shaun Trezise
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Publication number: 20190178420Abstract: A stackable bracket includes a base, and a plurality of clips configured to extend from the base. Each of the plurality of clips is configured to include a pair of holding members, each of the holding members of the plurality of clips is configured to define an opening configured to receive one of a plurality of cables or ducts, and the openings of each pair of holding members are configured to be aligned with one another in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventors: Harvey ETHERIDGE, Kim LEESON
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Publication number: 20190179085Abstract: A shroud includes a first end portion configured to slidably receive a bulkhead adapter and a second end portion configured to slidably receive an SC connector. The first end portion includes an inner surface having ribs configured to engage the bulkhead adapter in an interference fit relationship, the second end portion includes an inner surface having ribs configured to engage the SC connector in an interference fit relationship, and the shroud permits the SC connector to be coupled directly with the bulkhead adapter in a push/pull engagement/disengagement relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: PPC Broadband Fiber Ltd.Inventors: Kim LEESON, Shaun TREZISE
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Publication number: 20190170956Abstract: An optical connection box for housing an optical connection between a distribution cable and at least one drop cable of an optical access network includes a base. The base includes a bottom configured to house an excess length of a first optical fiber of a distribution cable in a first section of the interior and configured to house an excess length of a second optical fiber of a drop cable in a second section of the interior, a first sidewall having a slot and recessed configured to receive a duct housing the distribution cable, and a plurality of splice-holder elements extending from the bottom of the base and configured to house at least one splice between the first optical fiber of the distribution cable and either (i) the second optical fiber of the drop cable, or (ii) an optical fiber pigtail that is coupled with the second optical fiber of the drop cable. The first section and the second section are disposed on opposite sides of the splice-holder elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: PPC Broadband Fiber Ltd.Inventors: Kim LEESON, Shaun TREZISE
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Publication number: 20190131778Abstract: A pushing tool for propelling cable into a duct. The pushing tool includes a drive wheel that is coupled with a base and a rotatable handle. A first cable guide and a second cable guide are configured to hold the cable. A duct guide is configured to hold the duct. Furthermore, a tension wheel is configured to interact with the drive wheel such that an orifice is formed between the tension wheel and the drive wheel, the orifice being configured to receive the cable. Upon rotation of the rotatable handle, the drive wheel interacts with the tension wheel to propel the cable into the duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventors: Kim LEESON, Shaun TREZISE, Harvey ETHERIDGE
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Publication number: 20190093792Abstract: A cable clip including a base member along a bottom of the cable clip and a pair of c-shaped holding members for receiving a cable. Each of the c-shaped holding members includes a circumferentially-extending raised rib on an inner surface thereof. The raised ribs are configured to engage corresponding grooves of a cable or duct to prevent relative sliding movement between the clip and the cable or duct in a longitudinal direction of the cable or duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventor: Kim Leeson
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Publication number: 20180217335Abstract: An optical fiber connector sub-assembly optical fiber connector sub-assembly for an optical fiber connector includes a gimbal configured to hold a ferrule at a front portion of the connector. The gimbal is configured to provide articulated relative movement between the front portion of the connector and a rear portion of the connector such that the ferrule is isolated from movement of the rear portion of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: PPC Broadband Fiber Ltd.Inventors: Kim Leeson, Shaun Trezise
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Patent number: 7036574Abstract: A heat sink arrangement for modular electronic and/or opto-electronic equipment is provided. The equipment module is inserted into an interface and a heat sink is pivotably arranged so as to be brought into contact with the inserted module. The equipment module may have an angled, or partially angled, so as to assist in bringing the module in contact with the heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Inventors: Andrew Lee Thompson, Kim Leeson
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Patent number: 6870746Abstract: An electronic module having a configuration for promoting efficient heat dissipation and a circuit board assembly are provided such that when the electronic module is inserted within the circuit board assembly a portion of the electronic module overlaps an EMI shield, with the portion of the electronic module having a configuration for promoting efficient heat dissipation and being external of the EMI shield.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kim Leeson, Keith Everett
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Patent number: D883230Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.Inventor: Kim Leeson