Patents by Inventor Mike C. Riley

Mike C. Riley 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).

  • Fiber optic cable interface cover and method of operating the same
    Patent number: 7850371
    Abstract: A cable interface housing cover is disclosed. The cable interface housing cover is connected to a cable interface portion of a cable interface housing. The cable interface housing cover includes a U-shaped portion and a hinged portion connected to a rotating axis. The hinged portion is configured to rotate about the rotating axis upon being handled by the end user to expose the cable interface housing to allow a cable to be inserted into the cable interface housing once the housing cover is lifted via a lifting operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.
    Inventors: Mike C Riley, Anthony P Noto, Clifford T Jones
  • Cable entry seal
    Patent number: 7751676
    Abstract: A seal assembly is provided to seal the area between a cable, containing optic fibers for example, and the terminal end of a conduit through which the cable runs. The seal assembly comprises an area of a resilient material and a supporting structure. The seal assembly, encompassing a cable, fits into and seals a standard conduit opening/hole in a cabinet or enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Alcatel Lucent
    Inventors: Mike C. Riley, Anthony P. Noto