Patents by Inventor Michael J. Gimblet
Michael J. Gimblet 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: 10228528Abstract: The bond between abutting layers is controlled by introducing particulate matter at the interface of the layers.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLCInventors: Bradley J. Blazer, Anne G. Bringuier, Michael J. Gimblet, Cory F. Guenter, Douglas S. Hedrick, Jason C. Lail, Reginald Roberts
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Patent number: 9239441Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Stuart R. Melton, Hieu V. Tran, David A. Thompson, Richard S. Wagman, Michael J. Gimblet, Xin Liu
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Patent number: 8909014Abstract: A fiber optic cable includes a cable jacket and a core. The cable jacket is tubular, having exterior and interior surfaces, and is formed mostly from a first polymeric material. The jacket includes access features formed from a second polymeric material at least partially embedded in the first polymeric material and extending lengthwise along the jacket. Two of the access features are spaced apart from one another with a section of the jacket formed from the first polymeric material extending laterally therebetween, such that the section may be peeled apart from the rest of the cable lengthwise along the jacket by separation of the jacket about the access features. The core has an outermost surface and includes optical fibers and a strength member. The outermost surface of the core is at least partially bonded to the interior surface of the jacket, which enhances coupling between the jacket and core.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Michael J. Gimblet, Julian L. Greenwood, III
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Publication number: 20130287346Abstract: A fiber optic cable includes a cable jacket and a core. The cable jacket is tubular, having exterior and interior surfaces, and is formed mostly from a first polymeric material. The jacket includes access features formed from a second polymeric material at least partially embedded in the first polymeric material and extending lengthwise along the jacket. Two of the access features are spaced apart from one another with a section of the jacket formed from the first polymeric material extending laterally therebetween, such that the section may be peeled apart from the rest of the cable lengthwise along the jacket by separation of the jacket about the access features. The core has an outermost surface and includes optical fibers and a strength member. The outermost surface of the core is at least partially bonded to the interior surface of the jacket, which enhances coupling between the jacket and core.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Michael J. Gimblet, Julian L. Greenwood, III
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Patent number: 8538216Abstract: Fiber optic cables and assemblies for routing optical networks closer to the subscriber. The fiber optic cables have a small-cross section yet robust design that is versatile by allowing use in aerial application with a pressure clamp along with use in buried and/or duct applications. Additionally, the fiber optic cables and assemblies have a relatively large slack storage capacity for excess length. Assemblies include hardened connectors such as plugs and/or receptacles suitable for outdoor plant applications attached to one or more ends of the fiber optic cables for plug and play connectivity.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: George C. Abernathy, Rodney M. Burns, Michael J. Gimblet, Warren W. McAlpine, Allen M. Miller, David A. Seddon
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Publication number: 20110286705Abstract: The bond between abutting layers is controlled by introducing particulate matter at the interface of the layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Bradley J. Blazer, Anne G. Bringuier, Michael J. Gimblet, Cory F. Guenter, Douglas S. Hedrick, Jason C. Lail, Reginald Roberts
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Publication number: 20110229098Abstract: Fiber optic cables and assemblies for routing optical networks closer to the subscriber. The fiber optic cables have a small-cross section yet robust design that is versatile by allowing use in aerial application with a pressure clamp along with use in buried and/or duct applications. Additionally, the fiber optic cables and assemblies have a relatively large slack storage capacity for excess length. Assemblies include hardened connectors such as plugs and/or receptacles suitable for outdoor plant applications attached to one or more ends of the fiber optic cables for plug and play connectivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: George C. Abernathy, Rodney M. Bruns, Michael J. Gimblet, Warren W. McAlpine, Allen M. Miller, Daivd A. Seddon
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Patent number: 7918609Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Stuart R. Melton, David A. Thompson, Michael J. Gimblet, Hieu V. Tran, Richard S. Wagman, Xin Liu
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Patent number: 7881576Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aids in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Stuart R. Melton, Hieu V. Tran, David A. Thompson, Richard S. Wagman, Michael J. Gimblet, Xin Liu
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Publication number: 20100322563Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Stuart R. Melton, Hieu V. Tran, David A. Thompson, Richard S. Wagman, Michael J. Gimblet, Xin Liu
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Patent number: 7785015Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Stuart R. Melton, David A. Thompson, Michael J. Gimblet, Hieu V. Tran, Richard S. Wagman, Xin Liu
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Publication number: 20090317039Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a fiber optic cable including a cable core and an armor surrounding the cable core. The cable core has at least one optical fiber and the armor includes one or more lines of scoring extending along a longitudinal length of the armor, thereby creating a dedicated location for the craft to open the armor to access the cable core and optical fibers therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Bradley J. Blazer, Michael J. Gimblet, Julian L. Greenwood III, Joseph N. Henkel, Reginald Roberts
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Publication number: 20090060423Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Stuart R. Melton, Hieu V. Tran, David A. Thompson, Richard S. Wagman, Michael J. Gimblet, Xin Liu
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Publication number: 20090041411Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventors: Stuart R. Melton, David A. Thompson, Michael J. Gimblet, Hieu V. Tran, Richard S. Wagman, Xin Liu
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Patent number: 7467896Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Stuart R. Melton, David A. Thompson, Michael J. Gimblet, Hieu V. Tran, Richard S. Wagman, Xin Liu
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Patent number: 7274846Abstract: A fiber optic ribbon having a plurality of optical fibers held together by a matrix material is disclosed. The matrix material has a first end with a first shape and a second end with a second shape, where the first shape is different than the second shape. In one embodiment, the first end has a concave end portion and the second end has a convex end portion. The fiber optic ribbon is advantageous as a subunit of a larger ribbon since the first end of a first subunit can interlock with a second end of a second subunit, thereby providing a robust structure. Moreover, the distance between optical fibers of adjacent subunits is reduced so the fiber optic ribbon may allow mass fusion splicing of same using standard splice chucks.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLC.Inventors: Mark T. Paap, Michael J. Gimblet
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Patent number: 7113679Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLCInventors: Stuart R. Melton, David A. Thompson, Michael J. Gimblet, Hieu V. Tran, Richard S. Wagman, Xin Liu
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Patent number: 7111990Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of a optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLCInventors: Stuart R. Melton, Hieu V. Tran, David A. Thompson, Richard S. Wagman, Michael J. Gimblet, Xin Liu
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Patent number: 7090407Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of a optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Stuart R. Melton, Hieu V. Tran, David A. Thompson, Richard S. Wagman, Michael J. Gimblet, Xin Liu
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Patent number: 7090406Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of a optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Stuart R. Melton, Hieu V. Tran, David A. Thompson, Richard S. Wagman, Michael J. Gimblet, Xin Liu