Patents by Inventor Michael Houck
Michael Houck 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: 20240418953Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
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Patent number: 12130486Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2023Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
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Publication number: 20230314745Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
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Patent number: 11747581Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
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Publication number: 20220003953Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
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Patent number: 11150426Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
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Publication number: 20210116660Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material. The jacket includes an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the outer surface is an exterior surface of the cable and the inner surface defines an interior space of the cable. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the interior space, and a plurality of strength members disposed within the interior space. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 1.3 fibers per square millimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Brett Villiger, Michael Houck
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Publication number: 20200319418Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
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Patent number: 10754114Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
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Publication number: 20190361184Abstract: A fiber optic distribution cable includes a central inner jacket formed from one of a polyvinyl chloride or a low smoke zero halogen material, a plurality of optical fibers disposed within the inner jacket, and a plurality of first strength members disposed within the inner jacket. The fiber optic distribution cable further includes an outer jacket surrounding the central inner jacket, the outer jacket formed from the one of the polyvinyl chloride or the low smoke zero halogen material, and a plurality of second strength members disposed between the outer jacket and the central inner jacket. A fiber density of the cable is greater than 0.65 fibers per square millimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Rajesh Kamath, Michael Houck, Brett Villiger, Justin Quinn, Joseph Cignarale
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Patent number: 7285030Abstract: A swim fin has at least one fastening member dimensioned to fasten the swim fin onto a user's lower leg between the user's knee and foot. A fin portion is connected to the at least one fastening member and extending laterally outwardly from the fastening member. The connection between the fin portion and the at least one fastening member permits the fin portion to be repositioned upwardly or downwardly relative to the user's lower leg along the at least one fastening member. The present swim fin is equally adaptable for use attached to a swimmer's forearm.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Inventor: Michael Houck
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Patent number: 7040942Abstract: A swim fin has at least one fastening member dimensioned to fasten the swim fin onto a user's lower leg between the user's knee and foot. A fin portion is connected to the at least one fastening member and extending laterally outwardly from the fastening member. The connection between the fin portion and the at least one fastening member permits the fin portion to be repositioned upwardly or downwardly relative to the user's lower leg along the at least one fastening member. The present swim fin is equally adaptable for use attached to a swimmer's forearm.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Inventor: Michael Houck
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Patent number: 6814640Abstract: A swim fin comprises a foot portio and a web portion. The foot portion has a shoe for receiving the foot of a wearer and has a plurality of openings in a toe end of the foot portion. The web portion extends from the foot portion and has a first end, a second end, a plurality of support members having web material associated therewith, and a plurality of bosses positioned adjacent the first end connected with the plurality of openings. In an embodiment of the swim fin, a toe end of the foot portion is curved relative to an imaginary plane extending along a lower surface of the foot portion and has the plurality of openings along a surface of the toe end.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Inventor: Michael Houck