Patents by Inventor Michael J. Follingstad

Michael J. Follingstad 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: 9356384
    Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Follingstad
  • Publication number: 20150325942
    Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: MICHAEL J. FOLLINGSTAD
  • Patent number: 8144457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening and a rear opening. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. A cable path is defined along a bottom of the housing along the first side between the cable entry of the tray and the rear opening. A movable plate is positioned adjacent the first side and is movable between a first position defining an upper limit of the cable path when the tray is closed and a second position allowing access to the cable path when the tray is open. The movement of the plate between the first and second positions is actuated by the movement of the tray between the closed and open positions. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Clinton M. Knudsen, Michael J. Follingstad, David Anthony Durand
  • Publication number: 20090129045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening and a rear opening. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. A cable path is defined along a bottom of the housing along the first side between the cable entry of the tray and the rear opening. A movable plate is positioned adjacent the first side and is movable between a first position defining an upper limit of the cable path when the tray is closed and a second position allowing access to the cable path when the tray is open. The movement of the plate between the first and second positions is actuated by the movement of the tray between the closed and open positions. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Clinton M. Knudsen, Michael J. Follingstad, David Anthony Durand
  • Patent number: 7408769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening and a rear opening. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. A cable path is defined along a bottom of the housing along the first side between the cable entry of the tray and the rear opening. A movable plate is positioned adjacent the first side and is movable between a first position defining an upper limit of the cable path when the tray is closed and a second position allowing access to the cable path when the tray is open. The movement of the plate between the first and second positions is actuated by the movement of the tray between the closed and open positions. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Clinton M. Knudsen, Michael J. Follingstad, David Anthony Durand
  • Patent number: 7102884
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening and a rear opening. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. A cable path is defined along a bottom of the housing along the first side between the cable entry of the tray and the rear opening. A movable plate is positioned adjacent the first side and is movable between a first position defining an upper limit of the cable path when the tray is closed and a second position allowing access to the cable path when the tray is open. The movement of the plate between the first and second positions is actuated by the movement of the tray between the closed and open positions. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Clinton M. Knudsen, Michael J. Follingstad, David Anthony Durand
  • Patent number: 6870734
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening and a rear opening. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. A cable path is defined along a bottom of the housing along the first side between the cable entry of the tray and the rear opening. A movable plate is positioned adjacent the first side and is movable between a first position defining an upper limit of the cable path when the tray is closed and a second position allowing access to the cable path when the tray is open. The movement of the plate between the first and second positions is actuated by the movement of the tray between the closed and open positions. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Clinton M. Knudsen, Michael J. Follingstad, David Anthony Durand
  • Publication number: 20040251220
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening and a rear opening. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. A cable path is defined along a bottom of the housing along the first side between the cable entry of the tray and the rear opening. A movable plate is positioned adjacent the first side and is movable between a first position defining an upper limit of the cable path when the tray is closed and a second position allowing access to the cable path when the tray is open. The movement of the plate between the first and second positions is actuated by the movement of the tray between the closed and open positions. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Clinton M. Knudsen, Michael J. Follingstad, David Anthony Durand
  • Patent number: 6717486
    Abstract: Multiple digital audio transformer circuits are included in a module for mounting in a chassis. These digital audio transformer circuits are comprised of a front mounted twisted pair digital audio cable connector and a rear mounted coaxial cable connector, with circuitry including baluns electrically linking the front and rear connectors to reduce the impedance of the signal and attenuate the amplitude of the signal voltage. In one embodiment, the module may also include removable attenuation pads accessible through the front face of the module to allow variation of the level of voltage attenuation. The preferred embodiment of the module bi-directional transforms 110 Ohm digital audio signals and 75 Ohm coaxial signals. If transformation of other levels of impedance are desired, modules may also allow for removal and replacement of the baluns. A digital audio transformer system including multi-circuit modules and rack mount equipment chassis is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: M'hamed Anis Khemakhem, Michael J. Follingstad, Eric L. Lovaasen, Jeffery Louis Peters
  • Patent number: 6623278
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high density patching system. The system includes a card housing having a front end positioned opposite from a rear end. The card housing includes top and bottom walls extending between the front and rear ends. The top and bottom walls define opposing sets of top and bottom slots. The patching system also includes a plurality of patch cords including patch plugs each having a width W1 and a height H1. The patching system further includes a plurality of jack access cards adapted to be mounted in the card housing, and a rear interface module positioned at the rear end of the card housing. The jack access cards include circuit boards having top and bottom edges adapted to fit within the sets of top and bottom slots defined by the card housing. The jack access cards also include a plurality of card edge contacts positioned at a rear of each circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Follingstad, James W. Conroy, Peter W. Adams
  • Patent number: 6597256
    Abstract: Multiple digital audio transformer circuits are included in a module for mounting in a chassis. These digital audio transformer circuits are comprised of a front mounted twisted pair digital audio cable connector and a rear mounted coaxial cable connector, with circuitry including baluns electrically linking the front and rear connectors to reduce the impedance of the signal and attenuate the amplitude of the signal voltage. In one embodiment, the module may also include removable attenuation pads accessible through the front face of the module to allow variation of the level of voltage attenuation. The preferred embodiment of the module bi-directional transforms 110 Ohm digital audio signals and 75 Ohm coaxial signals. If transformation of other levels of impedance are desired, modules may also allow for removal and replacement of the baluns. A digital audio transformer system including multi-circuit modules and rack mount equipment chassis is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: M'hamed Anis Khemakhem, Michael J. Follingstad, Eric L. Lovaasen, Jeffery Louis Peters
  • Publication number: 20030012362
    Abstract: Multiple digital audio transformer circuits are included in a module for mounting in a chassis. These digital audio transformer circuits are comprised of a front mounted twisted pair digital audio cable connector and a rear mounted coaxial cable connector, with circuitry including baluns electrically linking the front and rear connectors to reduce the impedance of the signal and attenuate the amplitude of the signal voltage. In one embodiment, the module may also include removable attenuation pads accessible through the front face of the module to allow variation of the level of voltage attenuation. The preferred embodiment of the module bi-directional transforms 110 Ohm digital audio signals and 75 Ohm coaxial signals. If transformation of other levels of impedance are desired, modules may also allow for removal and replacement of the baluns. A digital audio transformer system including multi-circuit modules and rack mount equipment chassis is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: M?apos;hamed Anis Khemakhem, Michael J. Follingstad, Eric L. Lovaasen, Jeffery Louis Peters
  • Publication number: 20020119681
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high density patching system. The system includes a card housing having a front end positioned opposite from a rear end. The card housing includes top and bottom walls extending between the front and rear ends. The top and bottom walls define opposing sets of top and bottom slots. The patching system also includes a plurality of patch cords including patch plugs each having a width W1 and a height H1. The patching system further includes a plurality of jack access cards adapted to be mounted in the card housing, and a rear interface module positioned at the rear end of the card housing. The jack access cards include circuit boards having top and bottom edges adapted to fit within the sets of top and bottom slots defined by the card housing. The jack access cards also include a plurality of card edge contacts positioned at a rear of each circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Follingstad, James W. Conroy, Peter W. Adams
  • Publication number: 20020097105
    Abstract: Multiple digital audio transformer circuits are included in a module for mounting in a chassis. These digital audio transformer circuits are comprised of a front mounted twisted pair digital audio cable connector and a rear mounted coaxial cable connector, with circuitry including baluns electrically linking the front and rear connectors to reduce the impedance of the signal and attenuate the amplitude of the signal voltage. In one embodiment, the module may also include removable attenuation pads accessible through the front face of the module to allow variation of the level of voltage attenuation. The preferred embodiment of the module bi-directional transforms 110 Ohm digital audio signals and 75 Ohm coaxial signals. If transformation of other levels of impedance are desired, modules may also allow for removal and replacement of the baluns. A digital audio transformer system including multi-circuit modules and rack mount equipment chassis is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: M?apos;Hamed Anis Khemakhem, Michael J. Follingstad, Eric L. Lovaasen, Jeffery Louis Peters
  • Patent number: 6345986
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high density patching system. The system includes a card housing having a front end positioned opposite from a rear end. The card housing includes top and bottom walls extending between the front and rear ends. The top and bottom walls define opposing sets of top and bottom slots. The patching system also includes a plurality of patch cords including patch plugs each having a width W1 and a height H1. The patching system further includes a plurality of jack access cards adapted to be mounted in the card housing, and a rear interface module positioned at the rear end of the card housing. The jack access cards include circuit boards having top and bottom edges adapted to fit within the sets of top and bottom slots defined by the card housing. The jack access cards also include a plurality of card edge contacts positioned at a rear of each circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Follingstad, James W. Conroy, Peter W. Adams
  • Patent number: 6186798
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high density patching system. The system includes a card housing having a front end positioned opposite from a rear end. The card housing includes top and bottom walls extending between the front and rear ends. The top and bottom walls define opposing sets of top and bottom slots. The patching system also includes a plurality of patch cords including patch plugs each having a width WI and a height HI. The patching system further includes a plurality of jack access cards adapted to be mounted in the card housing, and a rear interface module positioned at the rear end of the card housing. The jack access cards include circuit boards having top and bottom edges adapted to fit within the sets of top and bottom slots defined by the card housing. The jack access cards also include a plurality of card edge contacts positioned at a rear of each circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Follingstad, James W. Conroy, Peter W. Adams