Patents by Inventor Paula Rudenick

Paula Rudenick 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).

  • Publication number: 20100189404
    Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure includes an enclosure having a base and a cover connected to the base. The base and the cover cooperate to define an interior region. The enclosure includes a tray mount disposed in the interior region. A plurality of fiber optic cable ports is mounted to the enclosure. A tray stack is mounted within the interior region of the enclosure. The tray stack includes a tray mounting plate assembly that is pivotally connected to the tray mount of the enclosure. The tray mounting plate assembly includes a tray mounting plate and a detent that engages the tray mount to selectively retain the tray stack in an opening position and a closed position. The tray stack further includes a plurality of trays mounted to the tray mounting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Paula Rudenick, James J. Solheid, Oscar Fernando Bran de León
  • Patent number: 7751675
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wall box adapted to be mounted at a mid-span access location of a fiber optic telecommunications cable. The wall box includes an enclosure having a main body with an open front side. The enclosure also includes a front cover for opening and closing the open front side of the main body. The wall box defining first and second cable entrance/exit openings positioned at opposite sides of the enclosure. The main body defines an open region through an exterior wall of the main body. The open region extends from the first cable entrance/exit opening to the second cable entrance/exit opening. The enclosure also includes a cable cover that is mounted to the main body to cover the open region. The cable cover is a separate component from the front cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Thomas Marcouiller
  • Publication number: 20100027954
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a fiber optic enclosure in which a cable entry port is sealed using a wedge that compresses a gasket that surrounds a fiber optic cable. As described herein, a fiber optic enclosure may include one or more entry ports through which fiber optic cables pass. As one of the fiber optic cables passes through one of the entry ports, the fiber optic cable passes through a gasket located in a receptacle behind the cable entry port. A wedge compresses the gasket, thereby compressing the gasket. When the gasket is compressed, the gasket exerts radial pressure on the fiber optic cable. In this way, the gasket forms a seal around the fiber optic cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Erik Gronvall, Dustin Tichy, Paula Rudenick
  • Publication number: 20090297112
    Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Matthew D. Ferris
  • Publication number: 20090269020
    Abstract: The drop terminal includes a plurality of fiber optic adapters having outer connector ports that are accessible from outside the drop terminal. The drop terminal receives a fiber optic cable having a plurality of optical fibers. Fiber optic connectors are positioned at the ends of the optical fibers. The fiber optic connectors are inserted into inner connector ports of the fiber optic adapters. The drop terminal also includes an anchor block for securing the fiber optic cable to a main housing of the drop terminal. The anchor block can be secured to the main housing of the drop terminal by a mechanical interlock. The drop terminal may also include a transparent interior shield or liner that retains fibers in position within the drop terminal during assembly of the drop terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick
  • Publication number: 20090238531
    Abstract: A wall box includes an enclosure having a base and a cover connected to the base. The base and the cover enclose an interior region. The wall box further includes a plurality of fiber optic adapters mounted to the enclosure. The fiber optic adapters include an inner port positioned inside the interior region and an outer port positioned at an outer surface of the enclosure. A tray stack is mounted within the interior region. The tray stack includes a tray mount pivotally connected to the enclosure. The tray mount includes a top surface and an oppositely disposed bottom surface. A first splice tray mounting area is disposed on the top surface and a second splice tray mounting area is disposed on the bottom surface. A plurality of trays is disposed in the first splice tray mounting area. A tray is disposed in the second splice tray mounting area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Thomas Marcouillier
  • Publication number: 20090202214
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wall box adapted to be mounted at a mid-span access location of a fiber optic telecommunications cable. The wall box includes an enclosure having a main body with an open front side. The enclosure also includes a front cover for opening and closing the open front side of the main body. The wall box defining first and second cable entrance/exit openings positioned at opposite sides of the enclosure. The main body defines an open region through an exterior wall of the main body. The open region extends from the first cable entrance/exit opening to the second cable entrance/exit opening. The enclosure also includes a cable cover that is mounted to the main body to cover the open region. The cable cover is a separate component from the front cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommuniactions, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Thomas Marcouiller
  • Publication number: 20090148118
    Abstract: A terminal for mounting to a fiber distribution cable includes a housing having a base and a cover. The cover is connectedly engaged with the base. The terminal further includes a plurality of adapters disposed on the cover. A fiber routing tray having a top panel and a bottom panel is disposed in an interior cavity. The fiber routing tray includes a storage space defined between the top and bottom panels for storing a length of optical fiber. A method for installing a terminal includes providing a terminal having a housing defining an interior cavity. A cable is pulled from the interior cavity of the housing. The cable is spliced to a fiber distribution cable with a splice. The cable is inserted back into the interior cavity. A spliced end of the cable, a spliced end of the fiber distribution cable and the splice are inserted in a retention device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Yu Lu
  • Patent number: 7539387
    Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Matthew D. Ferris
  • Patent number: 7539388
    Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Trevor D. Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Matthew D. Ferris
  • Publication number: 20090123115
    Abstract: A terminal for mounting to a fiber distribution cable includes a base and a cover releasably engaged to the base by a releasable engagement mechanism. The releasable engagement mechanism includes a resilient latch having a base end and a free end. The free end defines a plurality of openings. The releasable engagement mechanism further includes a plurality of protrusions having a lip and a sloped surface. The plurality of protrusions is adapted for engagement with the plurality of openings of the resilient latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Yu Lu
  • Patent number: 7512304
    Abstract: The drop terminal includes a plurality of fiber optic adapters having outer connector ports that are accessible from outside the drop terminal. The drop terminal receives a fiber optic cable having a plurality of optical fibers. Fiber optic connectors are positioned at the ends of the optical fibers. The fiber optic connectors are inserted into inner connector ports of the fiber optic adapters. The drop terminal also includes an anchor block for securing the fiber optic cable to a main housing of the drop terminal. The anchor block can be secured to the main housing of the drop terminal by a mechanical interlock. The drop terminal may also include a transparent interior shield or liner that retains fibers in position within the drop terminal during assembly of the drop terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick
  • Publication number: 20080260345
    Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Matthew D. Ferris
  • Publication number: 20080232743
    Abstract: The drop terminal includes a plurality of fiber optic adapters having outer connector ports that are accessible from outside the drop terminal. The drop terminal receives a fiber optic cable having a plurality of optical fibers. Fiber optic connectors are positioned at the ends of the optical fibers. The fiber optic connectors are inserted into inner connector ports of the fiber optic adapters. The drop terminal also includes an anchor block for securing the fiber optic cable to a main housing of the drop terminal. The anchor block can be secured to the main housing of the drop terminal by a mechanical interlock. The drop terminal may also include a transparent interior shield or liner that retains fibers in position within the drop terminal during assembly of the drop terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick
  • Publication number: 20080226252
    Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Matthew D. Ferris
  • Patent number: 7400815
    Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Matthew D. Ferris
  • Publication number: 20080131068
    Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Thomas C. Tinucci, Matthew D. Ferris
  • Publication number: 20070140642
    Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Thomas Tinucci, Matthew Ferris
  • Publication number: 20050213921
    Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Thomas Tinucci, Matthew Ferris