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).

  • Patent number: 11644127
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Michael B. Verbeek, Brian K. Rohder
  • Patent number: 11472616
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Michael B. Verbeek, Joshua H. Nudelman
  • Patent number: 11384814
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Rodney G. Rouleau, Michael B. Verbeek
  • Publication number: 20220033153
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Michael B. Verbeek, Joshua H. Nudelman
  • Publication number: 20220034431
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Michael B. Verbeek, Brian K. Rohder
  • Patent number: 11228132
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Adam Sargis, Michael R. Walters, Michael B. Verbeek, Gabriela R. Sims
  • Publication number: 20210324939
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Rodney G. Rouleau, Michael B. Verbeek
  • Publication number: 20210006002
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Adam Sargis, Michael R. Walters, Michael B. Verbeek, Gabriela R. Sims
  • Patent number: 10665993
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek
  • Patent number: 10637199
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Satish I. Patel, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek
  • Publication number: 20190288455
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek
  • Publication number: 20190074647
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Satish I. Patel, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek
  • Publication number: 20180351303
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek
  • Patent number: 10050383
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek
  • Publication number: 20170256895
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Satish I. Patel, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek
  • Patent number: 9640924
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David C. Stanislaw, Michael B. Verbeek, Satish I. Patel, Jason O'Young
  • Patent number: 9543743
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Samantha Caldera, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek, Kaustav Neogi
  • Publication number: 20160344139
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20150364906
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Samantha Caldera, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek, Kaustav Neogi
  • Publication number: 20150364859
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Keith S. Maranto, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek