Patents by Inventor Michael Jay Follingstad
Michael Jay 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).
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Patent number: 9755381Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 9664864Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a method for mating a first high fiber count optic cable including a first plurality of optical fiber ribbons with a second high fiber count optic cable including a second plurality of optical fiber ribbons. The method can include: stripping a portion of the first and second high fiber count optic cables; cutting-off each of the first and second pluralities of optical fiber ribbons at different lengths such that cut ends of each of the first and second pluralities of optical fiber ribbons are staggered relative to one another; installing a first and second plurality of multi-fiber connectors respectively on the cut ends; optically coupling the first and second plurality of multi-fiber connectors; and mounting a protective sleeve over exposed portions of the first and second pluralities of optical fiber ribbons of the first and second high fiber count optic cables.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Publication number: 20170102504Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a method for mating a first high fiber count optic cable including a first plurality of optical fiber ribbons with a second high fiber count optic cable including a second plurality of optical fiber ribbons. The method can include: stripping a portion of the first and second high fiber count optic cables; cutting-off each of the first and second pluralities of optical fiber ribbons at different lengths such that cut ends of each of the first and second pluralities of optical fiber ribbons are staggered relative to one another; installing a first and second plurality of multi-fiber connectors respectively on the cut ends; optically coupling the first and second plurality of multi-fiber connectors; and mounting a protective sleeve over exposed portions of the first and second pluralities of optical fiber ribbons of the first and second high fiber count optic cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Publication number: 20160359282Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 9033728Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Publication number: 20140038453Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 8491331Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 8403154Abstract: A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a riser panel having an interface portion and a plurality of cable management devices. The interface portion having a plurality of shaped apertures. The cable management devices having attachments that correspond to the shaped apertures to secure the cable management devices to the panel at selected vertical and horizontal locations. The cable management assembly being configured to extend between two adjacent telecommunications racks or to couple to the end of a telecommunications rack.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, James J. Solheid, Timothy J. Haataja, Michael J. Wentworth, David E. Rapp, Michael Jay Follingstad, Michael John Shorter
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Publication number: 20120322299Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 8216004Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
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Patent number: 8187027Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Publication number: 20120111809Abstract: A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a riser panel having an interface portion and a plurality of cable management devices. The interface portion having a plurality of shaped apertures. The cable management devices having attachments that correspond to the shaped apertures to secure the cable management devices to the panel at selected vertical and horizontal locations. The cable management assembly being configured to extend between two adjacent telecommunications racks or to couple to the end of a telecommunications rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, James J. Solheid, Timothy J. Haataja, Michael J. Wentworth, David E. Rapp, Michael Jay Follingstad, Michael John Shorter
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Patent number: 8127941Abstract: A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a riser panel having an interface portion and a plurality of cable management devices. The interface portion having a plurality of shaped apertures. The cable management devices having attachments that correspond to the shaped apertures to secure the cable management devices to the panel at selected vertical and horizontal locations. The cable management assembly being configured to extend between two adjacent telecommunications racks or to couple to the end of a telecommunications rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, James J. Solheid, Timothy J. Haataja, Michael J. Wentworth, David E. Rapp, Michael Jay Follingstad, Michael John Shorter
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Publication number: 20110300745Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Patent number: 7934948Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Michael Jay Follingstad
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Publication number: 20100315800Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Levaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
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Publication number: 20100314340Abstract: A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a riser panel having an interface portion and a plurality of cable management devices. The interface portion having a plurality of shaped apertures. The cable management devices having attachments that correspond to the shaped apertures to secure the cable management devices to the panel at selected vertical and horizontal locations. The cable management assembly being configured to extend between two adjacent telecommunications racks or to couple to the end of a telecommunications rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, James J. Solheid, Timothy J. Haataja, Michael J. Wentworth, David E. Rapp, Michael Jay Follingstad, Michael John Shorter
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Patent number: 7766701Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael Jay Follingstad, Eric Lovaasen, Jane Livingston, Al Feaster
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Patent number: 7748541Abstract: A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a riser panel having an interface portion and a plurality of cable management devices. The interface portion having a plurality of shaped apertures. The cable management devices having attachments that correspond to the shaped apertures to secure the cable management devices to the panel at selected vertical and horizontal locations. The cable management assembly being configured to extend between two adjacent telecommunications racks or to couple to the end of a telecommunications rack.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, James J. Solheid, Timothy J. Haataja, Michael J. Wentworth, David E. Rapp, Michael Jay Follingstad, Michael John Shorter
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Patent number: RE44141Abstract: An angled mounting plate is provided for mounting a connector at a bulkhead in an angled manner, such as for a coaxial or triaxial connector system. The angled mounting plate mounts to a yoke mounted around the connector. The yoke includes identical mounting halves held in place by fasteners. The yoke is held to the mounting plate by further fasteners. Vertical mounting plates can also be provided for mounting to the connectors. The bulkhead can be provided with mounting structure for mounting directly to the yokes.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Eric John Cabalka, Richard Thomas Demulling, Jeffrey Louis Peters, Michael Jay Follingstad