Patents by Inventor Randy G. Cloud
Randy G. Cloud 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: 8789815Abstract: Systems and methods that enable a cable to be easily terminated at an elevated level are provided. The cable can be a strength member having a number of fiber optic storage loops disposed about its length. These loops can be strategically positioned upon a sidewall of a multi-dwelling building such that fiber optic service can be efficiently connected as desired. The systems can include a housing apparatus having a locking cavity where the cable is terminated. The housing includes entry and exit apertures that permit a pulling device such as tape to pass there through. A locking mechanism can be positioned within the housing which engages a dead-end device connected to the cable thereby facilitating termination of the dead-end device at the elevated level after frictional release of a retaining knot. Various mounting bracket assemblies are provided which facilitate mounting on most any surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Adam Deel, Randy G. Cloud
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Publication number: 20110198451Abstract: Systems and methods that enable a cable to be easily terminated at an elevated level are provided. The cable can be a strength member having a number of fiber optic storage loops disposed about its length. These loops can be strategically positioned upon a sidewall of a multi-dwelling building such that fiber optic service can be efficiently connected as desired. The systems can include a housing apparatus having a locking cavity where the cable is terminated. The housing includes entry and exit apertures that permit a pulling device such as tape to pass there through. A locking mechanism can be positioned within the housing which engages a dead-end device connected to the cable thereby facilitating termination of the dead-end device at the elevated level after frictional release of a retaining knot. Various mounting bracket assemblies are provided which facilitate mounting on most any surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Adam Deel, Randy G. Cloud
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Publication number: 20110198450Abstract: Systems and methods that enable a cable to be easily terminated at an elevated level are provided. The cable can be a strength member having a number of fiber optic storage loops disposed about its length. These loops can be strategically positioned upon a sidewall of a multi-dwelling building such that fiber optic service can be efficiently connected as desired. The systems can include a housing having a locking cavity where the cable is terminated. The housing includes entry and exit apertures that permit a pulling device such as mule tape to pass through. A locking mechanism can be positioned within the housing which engages a dead-end device connected to the cable thereby facilitating termination of the dead-end device at the elevated level. Upon termination, the dead-end device enables removal of the pulling device from ground level.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Randy G. Cloud, Adam Deel
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Patent number: 7418186Abstract: A fiber retention device is provided for retention of fibers such as optical fibers, tubing, cables, buffer tubes and other elongate objects. The retention device includes, generally, a mounting retainer and a resilient sleeve. The mounting retainer is formed of a resilient material and defines one or more generally U-shaped support channels. The resilient sleeve is positioned in the U-shaped support channel and defines at least one expandable passageway for receiving a fiber therein. The passageway diameter is less than the fiber diameter in a pre-load orientation or relaxed condition prior to inserting the fiber into the passageway. The support channel selectively includes a plurality of tabs for locating the sleeve therein including tabs on a bottom wall for resisting relative horizontal movement and tabs on a side wall for resisting relative vertical movement of the sleeve within the channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Christopher S. Grubish, Keith A. Miller, George Dudash, John L. Hornsby, Mark A. Stransky, Randy G. Cloud
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Publication number: 20080066949Abstract: The present disclosure describes a grommet for sealing an opening in a two piece enclosure and formed with a sealing passageway for engaging a member to be supported by the grommet. The grommet comprises an outer peripheral ring section and an inner ring section. The inner ring section comprises a material having a durometer hardness reading and including a central section adapted for receiving a fiber optic cable therethrough. The outer peripheral ring section comprises a material having a relatively harder durometer hardness reading which is adapted to be sealingly mounted in an irregular opening defined between, for example, an end plate and a bulkhead of a fiber optic enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventor: Randy G. Cloud
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Patent number: 7263265Abstract: An optical fiber splice case particularly adapted for providing fiber optic links directly to a home, business, et al. is provided wherein at least one enclosure base has at least one cover member selectively sealingly engaged with at least one side of the at least one enclosure base. The at least one enclosure base includes at least one bulkhead having a selective plurality of optical fiber ports therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Christopher S. Grubish, Randy G. Cloud, Keith A. Miller
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Patent number: 7130519Abstract: An optical fiber splice case particularly adapted for providing fiber optic links directly to a home, business, et al. is provided wherein at least one enclosure base has at least one cover member selectively sealingly engaged with at least one side of the at least one enclosure base. The at least one enclosure base includes at least one bulkhead having a selective plurality of optical fiber ports therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Christopher S. Grubish, Randy G. Cloud, Keith A. Miller
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Patent number: 6856747Abstract: A cable closure assembly includes a rotatable collar secured to an end plate for rotating the end plate with respect to the closure. Drop ports and express ports are provided within the end plate to accommodate either cut or uncut cables within the closure. Grommet and cap tools are provided which consist of two pieces to be installed over cables after the cables are inserted into the closure. A modular closure system is provided including a dome closure and extender or expander closures to increase storage and splicing area within the dome closure. A sliding and locking bracket allows for movement and pivoting of splice trays to access splice trays below other stacked trays. An extender for a strength member bracket accommodates various lengths of strength members on the cable fiber cable. A bracket on an end of a rigid bar member permits wrapping of the cable within the closure and positions the cable within the closure.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Randy G. Cloud, Keith A. Miller, Marcel G. Mures, Jose Antonio Rivero Garcia
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Publication number: 20040245008Abstract: A cable closure is provided which adapted to accommodate different size cables and different splices. The closure includes end plates designed to receive various size cables without requiring modification during field use. The end plates are interchangeable with stainless steel and injection molded closure shells. A sealant is provided which allows multiple re-entries into closure shell. Bolts are assembled on the exterior of the closure shell to eliminate potential misalignments between the bolts and closure shell holes. Washers are used within the end plates to seal holes not used for storing cables. A cutter is provided which cuts the washers in one 360° rotation thus eliminating weak points in the washer due to multiple cuts. Alternately a plug is provided for the end plate holes which are adaptable to several size holes to reduce the number of plugs required.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Christopher S. Grubish, Randy G. Cloud, Philip J. Pisczak
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Publication number: 20040156611Abstract: A cable closure assembly includes a rotatable collar secured to an end plate for rotating the end plate with respect to the closure. Drop ports and express ports are provided within the end plate to accommodate either cut or uncut cables within the closure. Grommet and cap tools are provided which consist of two pieces to be installed over cables after the cables are inserted into the closure. A modular closure system is provided including a dome closure and extender or expander closures to increase storage and splicing area within the dome closure. A sliding and locking bracket allows for movement and pivoting of splice trays to access splice trays below other stacked trays. An extender for a strength member bracket accommodates various lengths of strength members on the cable fiber cable. A bracket on an end of a rigid bar member permits wrapping of the cable within the closure and positions the cable within the closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Randy G. Cloud, Keith A. Miller, Marcel G. Mures, Jose Antonio Rivero Garcia
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Patent number: 6721483Abstract: A cable closure is provided which adapted to accommodate different size cables and different splices. The closure includes end plates designed to receive various size cables without requiring modification during field use. The end plates are interchangeable with stainless steel and injection molded closure shells. A sealant is provided which allows multiple re-entries into closure shell. Bolts are assembled on the exterior of the closure shell to eliminate potential misalignments between the bolts and closure shell holes. Washers are used within the end plates to seal holes not used for storing cables. A cutter is provided which cuts the washers in one 360° rotation thus eliminating weak points in the washer due to multiple cuts. Alternately a plug is provided for the end plate holes which are adaptable to several size holes to reduce the number of plugs required.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2001Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Christopher S. Grubish, Randy G. Cloud, Philip J. Pisczak
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Publication number: 20020064363Abstract: A cable closure is provided which adapted to accommodate different size cables and different splices. The closure includes end plates designed to receive various size cables without requiring modification during field use. The end plates are interchangeable with stainless steel and injection molded closure shells. A sealant is provided which allows multiple re-entries into closure shell. Bolts are assembled on the exterior of the closure shell to eliminate potential misalignments between the bolts and closure shell holes. Washers are used within the end plates to seal holes not used for storing cables. A cutter is provided which cuts the washers in one 360° rotation thus eliminating weak points in the washer due to multiple cuts. Alternately a plug is provided for the end plate holes which are adaptable to several size holes to reduce the number of plugs required.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Applicant: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Christopher S. Grubish, Randy G. Cloud, Philip J. Pisczak
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Optical fiber splice case with integral cable clamp, buffer cable storage area and metered air valve
Patent number: 6215939Abstract: A water proof and air tight fiber cable splice enclosure assembly includes a pair of housing members that are selectively releasably and sealingly clamped to each other to define a first storage volume and at least one keyhole slot connection area cooperative with an associated tie-down strap for connecting an optical fiber bundle to one of the first or second housing members. A set of arcuate wall members are formed on one of the housing members for defining an oval-shaped buffer cable storage space within the housing and an annular auxiliary cable storage space for storing an auxiliary length of the optical fiber bundle. An air valve is provided on one of the housing members for directing a flow of air into the storage space of the optical fiber splice case. The air valve is adapted to meter the flow of air into the space to below a predetermined threshold air flow rate.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventor: Randy G. Cloud -
Patent number: 5884003Abstract: A housing assembly for enclosing and storing cable splices comprises axially spaced end plates defining a storage space and joined by a pair of rigid torque bars. A pair of opposed housing members contoured to enclose the end plates and the storage space are releasably and sealing clamped to each other and to the end plates. Carried by one of the bars at axially spaced locations are a pair of spaced rods which support a plurality of splice storage trays in stacked relationship.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Randy G. Cloud, Jeff M. Gioitta, Erwin H. Goetter, Christopher S. Grubish
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Patent number: 5884002Abstract: A housing assembly for enclosing and storing cable splices comprises axially spaced end plates defining a storage space and joined by a pair of rigid torque bars. A pair of opposed housing members contoured to enclose the end plates and the storage space are releasably and sealing clamped to each other and to the end plates. Carried by one of the bars at axially spaced locations are a pair of spaced rods which support a plurality of splice storage trays in stacked relationship.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Randy G. Cloud, Jeff M. Gioitta, Erwin H. Goetter, Christopher S. Grubish
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Patent number: 5884000Abstract: A housing assembly for enclosing and storing cable splices comprises axially spaced end plates defining a storage space and joined by a pair of rigid torque bars. A pair of opposed housing members contoured to enclose the end plates and the storage space are releasably and sealing clamped to each other and to the end plates. Carried by one of the bars at axially spaced locations are a pair of spaced rods which support a plurality of splice storage trays in stacked relationship.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Randy G. Cloud, Jeff M. Gioitta, Erwin H. Goetter, Christopher S. Grubish
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Patent number: 5883999Abstract: A housing assembly for enclosing and storing cable splices comprises axially spaced end plates defining a storage space and joined by a pair of rigid torque bars. A pair of opposed housing members contoured to enclose the end plates and the storage space are releasably and sealing clamped to each other and to the end plates. Carried by one of the bars at axially spaced locations are a pair of spaced rods which support a plurality of splice storage trays in stacked relationship.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Randy G. Cloud, Jeff M. Gioitta, Erwin H. Goetter, Christopher S. Grubish
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Patent number: 5884001Abstract: A housing assembly for enclosing and storing cable splices comprises axially spaced end plates defining a storage space and joined by a pair of rigid torque bars. A pair of opposed housing members contoured to enclose the end plates and the storage space are releasably and sealing clamped to each other and to the end plates. Carried by one of the bars at axially spaced locations are a pair of spaced rods which support a plurality of splice storage trays in stacked relationship.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Randy G. Cloud, Jeff M. Gioitta, Erwin H. Goetter, Christopher S. Grubish
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Patent number: 5790740Abstract: A housing assembly for enclosing and storing cable splices comprises axially spaced end plates defining a storage space and joined by a pair of rigid torque bars. A pair of opposed housing members contoured to enclose the end plates and the storage space are releasably and sealing clamped to each other and to the end plates. Carried by one of the bars at axially spaced locations are a pair of spaced rods which support a plurality of splice storage trays in stacked relationship.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1996Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Randy G. Cloud, Jeff M. Gioitta, Erwin H. Goetter, Christopher S. Grubish
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Patent number: 5631993Abstract: A housing assembly for enclosing and storing cable splices comprises axially spaced end plates defining a storage space and joined by a pair of rigid torque bars. A pair of opposed housing members contoured to enclose the end plates and the storage space are releasably and sealing clamped to each other and to the end plates. Carried by one of the bars at axially spaced locations are a pair of spaced rods which support a plurality of splice storage trays in stacked relationship.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1995Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Randy G. Cloud, Jeff M. Gioitta, Erwin H. Goetter, Christopher S. Grubish