Patents by Inventor Randy Reagan

Randy 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).

  • Publication number: 20200278512
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 10746939
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan, Craig M. Standish
  • Publication number: 20200257057
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan, Michael Noonan, Jeffrey Gniadek
  • Patent number: 10656357
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20200026014
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Thomas Parsons, Michael Noonan
  • Publication number: 20190369345
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
  • Publication number: 20190324217
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Yu LU, Randy REAGAN
  • Patent number: 10393980
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Thomas Parsons, Michael Noonan
  • Publication number: 20190235177
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan, Craig M. Standish
  • Patent number: 10338323
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan
  • Publication number: 20190041595
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
  • Patent number: 10101538
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan, Craig M. Standish
  • Patent number: 10042136
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
  • Publication number: 20180011271
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Thomas Parsons, Michael Noonan
  • Patent number: 9851522
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
  • Publication number: 20170293091
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Yu LU, Randy REAGAN
  • Patent number: 9753240
    Abstract: A fiber optic module mounting assembly can include a surface defining an opening and a module holder. The module holder includes a body defining a channel. The body has a cross-sectional shape closely corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the opening defined by the surface. The module holder creates a snap or friction fit with the surface when the module holder is received within the opening of the surface, thereby coupling the module holder to the surface. The mounting assembly also includes a module comprising a housing having a cross-sectional shape closely corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the channel of the module holder, and an optical component within the housing. The module is configured to be received within the channel defined by the body of the module holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Opterna Technology Limited
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jiju Koratten, Biji Mathew Arakkakudy, Benoy Sarasan, Kizhakkekuttu Parameswaran Chandran, Basheer A. Alikunju
  • Patent number: 9739970
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Thomas Parsons, Michael Noonan
  • Publication number: 20170168256
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Randy Reagan, Jeffrey Gniadek, Michael Noonan, Michael Baren-Boym
  • Patent number: 9664862
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan