Patents by Inventor Randy A. Reagan
Randy A. Reagan 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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Publication number: 20240027694Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector includes a connector housing having an end defining a plug portion. A ferrule assembly is mounted at least partially within the connector housing. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule located at the plug portion of the connector housing. A sealing member is mounted about an exterior of the connector housing for providing a seal between the connector housing and the adapter. The fiber optic connector further includes first and second separate retaining mechanism for retaining the fiber optic connector within the fiber optic adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Yu LU, Randy REAGAN
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Patent number: 11867950Abstract: A fiber optic connector and cable assembly includes a cable with one or more strength members secured to a connector that is connectable to both a hardened and a non-hardened fiber optic adapter. The cable can include multiple cable types with various shapes and strength member configurations. The connector includes a connector housing having a one-piece main body and a cover piece mounted thereon. The one-piece main body defines a plug portion compatible with the adapters. A ferrule assembly is mounted in the plug portion and biased outwardly by a spring. An insert within the connector housing includes a spring stop for holding the spring and a cable retention portion for securing the strength members of the cable. The spring stop and the cable retention portion can be included on a one-piece insert or they can separately be included on separate inserts.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan, Craig M. Standish
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Publication number: 20230045789Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector includes a connector housing having an end defining a plug portion. A ferrule assembly is mounted at least partially within the connector housing. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule located at the plug portion of the connector housing. A sealing member is mounted about an exterior of the connector housing for providing a seal between the connector housing and the adapter. The fiber optic connector further includes first and second separate retaining mechanism for retaining the fiber optic connector within the fiber optic adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Yu LU, Randy REAGAN
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Publication number: 20230048588Abstract: A fiber distribution hub includes an enclosure defining an interior region and a frame body having a longitudinal axis. The frame body is rotatably mounted within the interior region of the enclosure such that the frame body can rotate about the longitudinal axis relative to the enclosure between a first terminal angular position and a second terminal angular position. The frame body is rotatably mounted within the interior region of the enclosure also such that the entire frame body remains within the interior region as the frame body rotates between the first terminal angular position and the second terminal angular position. The fiber distribution hub also includes a splitter coupled to the frame body and having a splitter input and a splitter output.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: OPTERNA AM, INC.Inventors: K.R. Suresh NAIR, Kizhakkekuttu Parameswaran CHANDRAN, Mathew Anjilimoottil THOMAS, Biji Mathew ARAKKAKUDY, Binoy J. PUTHUSSERY, E.K. Kiran KUMAR, Beevi M. MOHAMMEDALI, P.V. ASHWIN, Benoy SARASAN, Randy REAGAN
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Patent number: 11579390Abstract: A fiber distribution device includes a swing frame chassis pivotally mounted to a support structure. At least a first optical splitter module is mounted to the swing frame chassis. Pigtails having connectorized ends are carried by the swing frame chassis and have portions that are routed generally vertically on the swing frame chassis. An optical termination field includes fiber optic adapters carried by the swing frame chassis. The fiber optic adapters are configured to receive the connectorized ends of the pigtails.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Thomas Parsons, Michael Noonan
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Patent number: 11567278Abstract: A drop terminal mounting system includes a fiber drop terminal having a housing and a base attached to the housing. The housing includes an outer surface containing a plurality of receptacles and cooperatively defines an inner cavity with the base. The drop terminal mounting system further includes a bracket having a first fastening region and a second fastening region adapted to secure the drop terminal to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
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Publication number: 20220397723Abstract: A loop back connector and methods for testing lines in a fiber optic network are disclosed. The loop back connector includes a ferrule having an interface side constructed for optical connection to a multifiber optical cable. The loop back connector also includes first and second optical loop back paths, each having first and second terminal ends positioned at the interface side. The terminal ends of each loop back path are adapted to be aligned to fibers in the multifiber optical cable. The method includes injecting a signal on a first optical path at a first location, looping back the signal at a second location onto a second optical path, and receiving the signal on the second optical path at the first location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan, Michael Noonan, Jeffrey Gniadek
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Publication number: 20220390698Abstract: A drop terminal mounting system includes a fiber drop terminal having a housing and a base attached to the housing. The housing includes an outer surface containing a plurality of receptacles and cooperatively defines an inner cavity with the base. The drop terminal mounting system further includes a bracket having a first fastening region and a second fastening region adapted to secure the drop terminal to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
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Patent number: 11487070Abstract: A fiber distribution hub includes an enclosure defining an interior region and a frame body having a longitudinal axis. The frame body is rotatably mounted within the interior region of the enclosure such that the frame body can rotate about the longitudinal axis relative to the enclosure between a first terminal angular position and a second terminal angular position. The frame body is rotatably mounted within the interior region of the enclosure also such that the entire frame body remains within the interior region as the frame body rotates between the first terminal angular position and the second terminal angular position. The fiber distribution hub also includes a splitter coupled to the frame body and having a splitter input and a splitter output.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: OPTERNA AM, INC.Inventors: K. R. Suresh Nair, Kizhakkekuttu Parameswaran Chandran, Mathew Anjilimoottil Thomas, Biji Mathew Arakkakudy, Binoy J. Puthussery, E. K. Kiran Kumar, Beevi M. Mohammedali, P. V. Ashwin, Benoy Sarasan, Randy Reagan
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Publication number: 20220269017Abstract: A fiber optic connector and cable assembly includes a cable with one or more strength members secured to a connector that is connectable to both a hardened and a non-hardened fiber optic adapter. The cable can include multiple cable types with various shapes and strength member configurations. The connector includes a connector housing having a one-piece main body and a cover piece mounted thereon. The one-piece main body defines a plug portion compatible with the adapters. A ferrule assembly is mounted in the plug portion and biased outwardly by a spring. An insert within the connector housing includes a spring stop for holding the spring and a cable retention portion for securing the strength members of the cable. The spring stop and the cable retention portion can be included on a one-piece insert or they can separately be included on separate inserts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Yu LU, Randy Reagan, Craig M. Standish
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Patent number: 11409057Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector includes a connector housing having an end defining a plug portion. A ferrule assembly is mounted at least partially within the connector housing. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule located at the plug portion of the connector housing. A sealing member is mounted about an exterior of the connector housing for providing a seal between the connector housing and the adapter. The fiber optic connector further includes first and second separate retaining mechanism for retaining the fiber optic connector within the fiber optic adapter.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan
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Patent number: 11347008Abstract: A loop back connector and methods for testing lines in a fiber optic network are disclosed. The loop back connector includes a ferrule having an interface side constructed for optical connection to a multifiber optical cable. The loop back connector also includes first and second optical loop back paths, each having first and second terminal ends positioned at the interface side. The terminal ends of each loop back path are adapted to be aligned to fibers in the multifiber optical cable. The method includes injecting a signal on a first optical path at a first location, looping back the signal at a second location onto a second optical path, and receiving the signal on the second optical path at the first location.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan, Michael Noonan, Jeffrey Gniadek
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Patent number: 11275220Abstract: A fiber optic connector and cable assembly includes a cable with one or more strength members secured to a connector that is connectable to both a hardened and a non-hardened fiber optic adapter. The cable can include multiple cable types with various shapes and strength member configurations. The connector includes a connector housing having a one-piece main body and a cover piece mounted thereon. The one-piece main body defines a plug portion compatible with the adapters. A ferrule assembly is mounted in the plug portion and biased outwardly by a spring. An insert within the connector housing includes a spring stop for holding the spring and a cable retention portion for securing the strength members of the cable. The spring stop and the cable retention portion can be included on a one-piece insert or they can separately be included on separate inserts.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan, Craig M. Standish
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Publication number: 20210247580Abstract: A drop terminal mounting system includes a fiber drop terminal having a housing and a base attached to the housing. The housing includes an outer surface containing a plurality of receptacles and cooperatively defines an inner cavity with the base. The drop terminal mounting system further includes a bracket having a first fastening region and a second fastening region adapted to secure the drop terminal to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
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Publication number: 20210124133Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector includes a connector housing having an end defining a plug portion. A ferrule assembly is mounted at least partially within the connector housing. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule located at the plug portion of the connector housing. A sealing member is mounted about an exterior of the connector housing for providing a seal between the connector housing and the adapter. The fiber optic connector further includes first and second separate retaining mechanism for retaining the fiber optic connector within the fiber optic adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Yu LU, Randy REAGAN
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Publication number: 20210072476Abstract: A fiber distribution device includes a swing frame chassis pivotally mounted to a support structure. At least a first optical splitter module is mounted to the swing frame chassis. Pigtails having connectorized ends are carried by the swing frame chassis and have portions that are routed generally vertically on the swing frame chassis. An optical termination field includes fiber optic adapters carried by the swing frame chassis. The fiber optic adapters are configured to receive the connectorized ends of the pigtails.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Thomas Parsons, Michael Noonan
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Publication number: 20210026076Abstract: A fiber optic connector and cable assembly includes a cable with one or more strength members secured to a connector that is connectable to both a hardened and a non-hardened fiber optic adapter. The cable can include multiple cable types with various shapes and strength member configurations. The connector includes a connector housing having a one-piece main body and a cover piece mounted thereon. The one-piece main body defines a plug portion compatible with the adapters. A ferrule assembly is mounted in the plug portion and biased outwardly by a spring. An insert within the connector housing includes a spring stop for holding the spring and a cable retention portion for securing the strength members of the cable. The spring stop and the cable retention portion can be included on a one-piece insert or they can separately be included on separate inserts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan, Craig M. Standish
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Patent number: 10890729Abstract: A drop terminal mounting system includes a fiber drop terminal having a housing and a base attached to the housing. The housing includes an outer surface containing a plurality of receptacles and cooperatively defines an inner cavity with the base. The drop terminal mounting system further includes a bracket having a first fastening region and a second fastening region adapted to secure the drop terminal to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
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Patent number: 10877224Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector includes a connector housing having an end defining a plug portion. A ferrule assembly is mounted at least partially within the connector housing. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule located at the plug portion of the connector housing. A sealing member is mounted about an exterior of the connector housing for providing a seal between the connector housing and the adapter. The fiber optic connector further includes first and second separate retaining mechanism for retaining the fiber optic connector within the fiber optic adapter.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan
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Patent number: 10782498Abstract: A fiber distribution device includes a swing frame chassis pivotally mounted to a support structure. At least a first optical splitter module is mounted to the swing frame chassis. Pigtails having connectorized ends are carried by the swing frame chassis and have portions that are routed generally vertically on the swing frame chassis. An optical termination field includes fiber optic adapters carried by the swing frame chassis. The fiber optic adapters are configured to receive the connectorized ends of the pigtails.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Thomas Parsons, Michael Noonan