Patents by Inventor Michael B. Verbeek
Michael B. Verbeek 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: 11644127Abstract: A bracket that secures a cable to a strut-style ladder rung that has a rectangular cross-section with an opening along a lower side. The bracket has a spring flange portion, a latch flange portion, and a cable attachment portion. The spring flange portion is sized to be inserted in the opening of the ladder rung. The spring flange portion provides a spring force against the lower side of the ladder rung. The latch flange portion engages at least two sides of the ladder rung in a latched position. The cable attachment portion receives a cable tie to secure the cable to the bracket and attached ladder rung.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Michael B. Verbeek, Brian K. Rohder
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Patent number: 11472616Abstract: A metal ball locking tie assembly is provided that includes a cushioning component that provides an integrated compliant element, thus allowing for the use of the metal ball locking tie assembly across non-compliant bundles.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Michael B. Verbeek, Joshua H. Nudelman
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Patent number: 11384814Abstract: A compliant hanger assembly is disclosed for installation onto a strut channel. With the installation of the compliant hanger assembly, the simple and effective use of a metal ball locking cable tie is made available to attach components (e.g., cables) onto the strut.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Rodney G. Rouleau, Michael B. Verbeek
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Publication number: 20220033153Abstract: A metal ball locking tie assembly is provided that includes a cushioning component that provides an integrated compliant element, thus allowing for the use of the metal ball locking tie assembly across non-compliant bundles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Michael B. Verbeek, Joshua H. Nudelman
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Publication number: 20220034431Abstract: A bracket that secures a cable to a strut-style ladder rung that has a rectangular cross-section with an opening along a lower side. The bracket has a spring flange portion, a latch flange portion, and a cable attachment portion. The spring flange portion is sized to be inserted in the opening of the ladder rung. The spring flange portion provides a spring force against the lower side of the ladder rung. The latch flange portion engages at least two sides of the ladder rung in a latched position. The cable attachment portion receives a cable tie to secure the cable to the bracket and attached ladder rung.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Michael B. Verbeek, Brian K. Rohder
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Patent number: 11228132Abstract: A communications connector has a middle barrel, top sled, and bottom sled. The top sled has a top wire opening and a top insulation displacement contact (IDC) hole with the top IDC hole providing access to a wire inserted into the top wire opening. The top sled has a top IDC channel containing a top IDC. The bottom sled has a bottom wire opening and a bottom IDC hole with the bottom IDC hole providing access to a wire inserted into the bottom wire opening. The bottom sled also has a bottom IDC channel with a bottom IDC. The top and bottom sleds are can be fitted together and inserted into the middle barrel with the top IDC engaging a wire inserted into the bottom wire opening through the bottom IDC hole and the bottom IDC engaging a wire inserted into the top wire opening through the top IDC hole.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Adam Sargis, Michael R. Walters, Michael B. Verbeek, Gabriela R. Sims
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Publication number: 20210324939Abstract: A compliant hanger assembly is disclosed for installation onto a strut channel. With the installation of the compliant hanger assembly, the simple and effective use of a metal ball locking cable tie is made available to attach components (e.g., cables) onto the strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Rodney G. Rouleau, Michael B. Verbeek
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Publication number: 20210006002Abstract: A communications connector has a middle barrel, top sled, and bottom sled. The top sled has a top wire opening and a top insulation displacement contact (IDC) hole with the top IDC hole providing access to a wire inserted into the top wire opening. The top sled has a top IDC channel containing a top IDC. The bottom sled has a bottom wire opening and a bottom IDC hole with the bottom IDC hole providing access to a wire inserted into the bottom wire opening. The bottom sled also has a bottom IDC channel with a bottom IDC. The top and bottom sleds are can be fitted together and inserted into the middle barrel with the top IDC engaging a wire inserted into the bottom wire opening through the bottom IDC hole and the bottom IDC engaging a wire inserted into the top wire opening through the top IDC hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Adam Sargis, Michael R. Walters, Michael B. Verbeek, Gabriela R. Sims
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Patent number: 10665993Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of telecommunication, and more specifically, to communication connectors such as, for example, shielded plug and jack connectors. In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that includes a housing and a front sled assembly having a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs), the front sled assembly being moveable along a horizontal plane of the communication jack between a first position and a second position, the first position being different from the second position.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek
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Patent number: 10637199Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of telecommunication, and more particularly, to the field of connectors such as plugs and/or jacks used to interconnect electronic equipment. In an embodiment, the present invention is a shielded RJ45 network jack with an inter-jack connection method that has an electrical disengagement point outside of any electrical mating points, while still allowing for a relatively short distance to compensation from the plug/jack mating interface.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Satish I. Patel, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek
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Publication number: 20190288455Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of telecommunication, and more specifically, to communication connectors such as, for example, shielded plug and jack connectors. In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that includes a housing and a front sled assembly having a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs), the front sled assembly being moveable along a horizontal plane of the communication jack between a first position and a second position, the first position being different from the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek
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Publication number: 20190074647Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of telecommunication, and more particularly, to the field of connectors such as plugs and/or jacks used to interconnect electronic equipment. In an embodiment, the present invention is a shielded RJ45 network jack with an inter-jack connection method that has an electrical disengagement point outside of any electrical mating points, while still allowing for a relatively short distance to compensation from the plug/jack mating interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Satish I. Patel, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek
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Publication number: 20180351303Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of telecommunication, and more specifically, to communication connectors such as, for example, shielded plug and jack connectors. In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that includes a housing and a front sled assembly having a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs), the front sled assembly being moveable along a horizontal plane of the communication jack between a first position and a second position, the first position being different from the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek
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Patent number: 10050383Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of telecommunication, and more specifically, to communication connectors such as, for example, shielded plug and jack connectors. In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that includes a housing and a front sled assembly having a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs), the front sled assembly being moveable along a horizontal plane of the communication jack between a first position and a second position, the first position being different from the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek
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Publication number: 20170256895Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of telecommunication, and more particularly, to the field of connectors such as plugs and/or jacks used to interconnect electronic equipment. In an embodiment, the present invention is a shielded RJ45 network jack with an inter-jack connection method that has an electrical disengagement point outside of any electrical mating points, while still allowing for a relatively short distance to compensation from the plug/jack mating interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Satish I. Patel, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek
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Patent number: 9640924Abstract: In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication plug that includes a plug housing with a plurality of plug contact slots and at least one plug contact with at least two tines. The at least one plug contact is positioned in one of the plug contact slots, the one of the plug contact slots having a bridge positioned between the at least two tines.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: David C. Stanislaw, Michael B. Verbeek, Satish I. Patel, Jason O'Young
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Patent number: 9543743Abstract: A faceplate assembly is disclosed. The faceplate assembly includes a cover and a backing plate. The cover has at least one hood positioned at an edge of the cover. The backing plate is connected to the cover. The hood creates an opening between the cover and the backing plate to enable cables to be routed therethrough. The backing plate also has an outer edge with a split to enable the backing plate to be installed over pre-installed cables.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Samantha Caldera, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek, Kaustav Neogi
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Publication number: 20160344139Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of telecommunication, and more specifically, to communication connectors such as, for example, shielded plug and jack connectors. In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that includes a housing and a front sled assembly having a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs), the front sled assembly being moveable along a horizontal plane of the communication jack between a first position and a second position, the first position being different from the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek, Andrew Crouse
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Publication number: 20150364906Abstract: A faceplate assembly is disclosed. The faceplate assembly includes a cover and a backing plate. The cover has at least one hood positioned at an edge of the cover. The backing plate is connected to the cover. The hood creates an opening between the cover and the backing plate to enable cables to be routed therethrough. The backing plate also has an outer edge with a split to enable the backing plate to be installed over pre-installed cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Samantha Caldera, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek, Kaustav Neogi
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Publication number: 20150364859Abstract: A wire containment has a strain relief clip with a flexible member. The flexible member extends from the strain relief clip and is interposed between an inserted cable and the remainder of the stain relief clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Keith S. Maranto, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek