Patents by Inventor Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen
Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen 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: 11860423Abstract: A system for connecting a fiber optic connector to a fiber optic adapter includes various alternative improvements, including improvements to the shutter, the alignment device, and the adapter in general.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen, Michael Ward Zitsch, Dwight Andrew Bretz, Michael James Ott, Robert Charles Flaig
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Publication number: 20230393345Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a fiber holder for holding optical fibers. The fiber holder can include a main holder body having a length that extends between first and second ends of the main holder body, a width that extends between first and second side walls of the main holder body, and a height that extends between top and bottom sides of the main holder body. The main holder body can define a plurality of fiber positioning grooves that extend along the length of the main holder body and spaced across the width of the main holder body. The main holder body also includes a fiber engagement structure having a fiber engagement surface. The fiber engagement structure can be aligned with an open region that interrupts the plurality of fiber positioning grooves. The fiber engagement structure can extend through the height of the main holder body from the top side to the fiber engagement surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: David Donald ERDMAN, Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN, Josiah D. KADAR-KALLEN, Jaime GONZALEZ BATISTA, Randall Bobby PAUL
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Publication number: 20230266522Abstract: Optical fibers of a multi-fiber cable are grouped into connection units. The distal ends of the fibers of each connection unit are terminated at a connection unit body that attaches to a tapering cable core formed of longer ones of the connection units. After deployment of the cable, two or more connection units can be stacked together to form a connector or inserted into a connector shell. Prior to deployment of the cable, at least some of the connection units are spaced from each other along the cable. For example, individual connection units may be disposed at one end of the tapering cable core and stacks of connection units may be disposed at the other end of the tapering cable core.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Adam Verne BROUGHTON, David Donald ERDMAN, Josiah D. KADAR-KALLEN, Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN
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Patent number: 11709322Abstract: A portable device for attaching a connector to an optical fiber, the optical fiber having an end, the device comprising means for receiving the optical fiber at the end of the optical fiber; and a connector station for autonomously attaching the connector to the optical fiber.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Danny Willy August Verheyden, David Donald Erdman, Michael Gurreri, Randall Bobby Paul, Jan Watté, Robert Charles Flaig, Alan Edward Plotts, Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen, Shelly Ann Buchter, Jan Vandenbroeck, Patrick Billet, Stefano Beri, André Johannes Maria Hilderink, Hernes Jacobs, Petrus Theodorus Rutgers, Petrus Theodorus Krechting, Martijn Johannes Wolbers, Walter Mattheus, Cristian-Radu Radulescu, Paul Vits, Karel Johannes Van Assenbergh, Pieter Cornelis Johan De Jager, Henk Jan Theodoor Van Der Pol
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Publication number: 20230105328Abstract: A first multimode optical fiber carries a mode division multiplexed (MDM) optical signal. The MDM optical signal is transmitted into a second multimode fiber from the first multimode optical fiber. The first and second multimode fibers are coupled via a fiber connector. The lateral offset between the two fibers at the connector is less than 2 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Earl R. PARSONS, Paul Francis KOLESAR, Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN
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Patent number: 11531157Abstract: A first multimode optical fiber carries a mode division multiplexed (MDM) optical signal. The MDM optical signal is transmitted into a second multimode fiber from the first multimode optical fiber. The first and second multimode fibers are coupled via a fiber connector. The lateral offset between the two fibers at the connector is less than 2 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Earl R. Parsons, Paul Francis Kolesar, Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen
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Publication number: 20220368421Abstract: Optical systems that employ concentric multi core fibers (MCFs) are discussed. Some of the systems discussed are based on the use of a concentric MCF that has a single mode core, capable of carrying a broadband data signal, and a multimode core, which carries optical signals that do not require as high a bandwidth as the broadband data signal. In one embodiment, the multimode core carries system management data. In another embodiment, the multimode core carries a high power optical signal that provides remote power. In another embodiment, the multimode core carries a pump signal for a downstream fiber amplifier. In yet another embodiment, the multimode core carries an optical signal, for example visible light, that can be used to verify connectivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: John Charles CHAMBERLAIN, Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN, Earl R. PARSONS
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Publication number: 20220357516Abstract: The invention is related to devices that couple light into and out of concentric multicore fibers (MCFs). One embodiment of the invention is directed to a multiplexing/demultiplexing coupler, formed using at least two diffractive optical elements, so that light from one of the cores of the concentric MCF exits the coupler along a first axis and the light from another of the cores of the MCF exits coupler along another axis displaced form the first axis. In another embodiment, an add/drop filter includes at least one diffractive optical element, and directs light from one core of the concentric MCF to one fiber and light from one or more other cores of the concentric MCF to another fiber. In another embodiment, a mixing coupler transmits light from inner and outer cores of a first concentric MCF respectively to outer and inner cores of a second concentric MCF.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN
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Publication number: 20220291456Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber alignment device including a guide feature defining a fiber alignment groove. The fiber alignment device also includes a fiber engagement component defining a reference surface arrangement and elastic cantilever arms for pressing optical fibers into the fiber alignment groove. First portions of the guide feature engage the reference surface arrangement. Second portions of the guide feature engage the cantilever arms to flex the cantilever arms to a staged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Jozef Christiaan Mathieu VERSLEEGERS, Erwin JUNIUS, Marc Eugène Willem BERVOETS, Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN, Dwight Andrew BRETZ, Robert Charles FLAIG, Michael Ward ZITSCH, Randall Bobby PAUL, Michael Lawrence GURRERI
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Publication number: 20220283380Abstract: A system for connecting a fiber optic connector to a fiber optic adapter includes various alternative improvements, including improvements to the shutter, the alignment device, and the adapter in general.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN, Michael Ward ZITSCH, Dwight Andrew BRETZ, Michael James OTT, Robert Charles FLAIG
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Patent number: 11347005Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber alignment device (20) including a guide feature (62a, b) defining a fiber alignment groove (48). The fiber alignment device (20) also includes a fiber engagement component (44) defining a reference surface arrangement and elastic cantilever arms (56a, b) for pressing optical fibers into the fiber alignment groove (48). First portions of the guide feature (62a, b) engage the reference surface arrangement. Second portions of the guide (62a, b) feature engage the cantilever arms (56a, b) to flex the cantilever arms to a staged position.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Jozef Christiaan Mathieu Versleegers, Erwin Junius, Marc Eugène Willem Bervoets, Danny Willy August Verheyden, Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen, Dwight Andrew Bretz, Robert Charles Flaig, Michael Ward Zitsch, Randall Bobby Paul, Michael Lawrence Gurreri
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Patent number: 11347006Abstract: A system for connecting a fiber optic connector to a fiber optic adapter includes various alternative improvements, including improvements to the shutter, the alignment device, and the adapter in general.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLcInventors: Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen, Michael Ward Zitsch, Dwight Andrew Bretz, Michael James Ott, Robert Charles Flaig
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Patent number: 11226455Abstract: A fiber optic adapter includes an adapter body defining a port leading to an alignment structure. The optical adapter also defines a platform disposed at the first port. The platform is recessed inwardly from an outer periphery of the adapter body. The platform includes latching members having catch surfaces. A fiber optic connector includes a connector plug body holding an optical fiber. The connector also includes a latching arm having a latching end that defines two rearwardly facing catch surfaces separated by a central webbing, which extends along a length of the latching arm. The rearwardly facing catch surfaces align with the catch surfaces of the latching members when the fiber optic connector is received at the fiber optic adapter.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen, Robert Charles Flaig, Danny Willy August Verheyden
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Publication number: 20210318498Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber alignment device (20) including a guide feature (62a, b) defining a fiber alignment groove (48). The fiber alignment device (20) also includes a fiber engagement component (44) defining a reference surface arrangement and elastic cantilever arms (56a, b) for pressing optical fibers into the fiber alignment groove (48). First portions of the guide feature (62a, b) engage the reference surface arrangement. Second portions of the guide (62a, b) feature engage the cantilever arms (56a, b) to flex the cantilever arms to a staged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Jozef Christiaan Mathieu VERSLEEGERS, Erwin JUNIUS, Marc Eugène Willem BERVOETS, Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN, Dwight Andrew BRETZ, Robert Charles FLAIG, Michael Ward ZITSCH, Randall Bobby PAUL, Michael Lawrence GURRERI
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Publication number: 20210311247Abstract: A first multimode optical fiber carries a mode division multiplexed (MDM) optical signal. The MDM optical signal is transmitted into a second multimode fiber from the first multimode optical fiber. The first and second multimode fibers are coupled via a fiber connector. The lateral offset between the two fibers at the connector is less than 2 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Earl R. PARSONS, Paul Francis KOLESAR, Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN
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Publication number: 20210141163Abstract: A system for connecting a fiber optic connector to a fiber optic adapter includes various alternative improvements, including improvements to the shutter, the alignment device, and the adapter in general.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN, Michael Ward ZITSCH, Dwight Andrew BRETZ, Michael James OTT, Robert Charles FLAIG
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Publication number: 20210109293Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to an alignment device that includes a groove-type alignment structure with a support region for receiving an optical fiber inserted along a fiber insertion axis. The optical fiber has a first side and a second, opposite side. The groove-type alignment structure engages the first side of the optical fiber. The alignment device includes a stabilization structure that engages the first side of the optical fiber and a first angled transition surface that engages the second, opposite side of the optical fiber. The present disclosure also relates to an alignment system that includes a first housing piece; a second housing piece adapted to mate with the first housing piece; and a flat structure positioned between the first and second housing pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Michael James Ott, Danny Willy August Verheyden, Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen, Gary William Adams, Robert Charles Flaig, Gregory J. Schaible
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Patent number: 10908366Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to an alignment device that includes a groove-type alignment structure with a support region for receiving an optical fiber inserted along a fiber insertion axis. The optical fiber has a first side and a second, opposite side. The groove-type alignment structure engages the first side of the optical fiber. The alignment device includes a stabilization structure that engages the first side of the optical fiber and a first angled transition surface that engages the second, opposite side of the optical fiber. The present disclosure also relates to an alignment system that includes a first housing piece; a second housing piece adapted to mate with the first housing piece; and a flat structure positioned between the first and second housing pieces.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Michael James Ott, Danny Willy August Verheyden, Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen, Gary William Adams, Robert Charles Flaig, Gregory J. Schaible
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Publication number: 20210026077Abstract: A portable device for attaching a connector to an optical fiber, the optical fiber having an end, the device comprising means for receiving the optical fiber at the end of the optical fiber; and a connector station for autonomously attaching the connector to the optical fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicants: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, David Donald ERDMAN, Michael GURRERI, Randall Bobby PAUL, Jan WATTÉ, Robert Charles FLAIG, Alan Edward PLOTTS, Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN, Shelly Ann BUCHTER, Jan VANDENBROECK, Patrick BILLET, Stefano BERI, André Johannes Maria HILDERINK, Hernes JACOBS, Petrus Theodorus RUTGERS, Petrus Theodorus KRECHTING, Martijn Johannes WOLBERS, Walter MATTHEUS, Cristian-Radu RADULESCU, Paul VITS, Karel Johannes VAN ASSENBERGH, Pieter Cornelis Johan DE JAGER, Henk Jan Theodoor VAN DER POL
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Patent number: 10871616Abstract: A system for connecting a fiber optic connector to a fiber optic adapter includes various alternative improvements, including improvements to the shutter, the alignment device, and the adapter in general.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Michael Aaron Kadar-Kallen, Michael Ward Zitsch, Dwight Andrew Bretz, Michael James Ott, Robert Charles Flaig