Patents by Inventor Richard A. Rago

Richard A. Rago 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).

  • Patent number: 10126335
    Abstract: A system for the verification of the absence of voltage includes a first impedance, an amplitude limiter electrically connected to the first impedance, a second impedance electrically connected to the first impedance and the amplitude limiter, a varactor circuit electrically connected to the second impedance, an isolation capacitor electrically connected to the second impedance and varactor circuit, an envelope circuit with a voltage detection circuit connected to the isolation circuit via a buffer, and an RF oscillator. The amplitude limiter configured to limit the voltage applied to the varactor circuit. The RF oscillator configured to interact with the varactor circuit in order to create a modulated circuit for the buffer and envelope circuit. The envelope circuit is configured to demodulate the signal for the voltage detection circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Masud Bolouri-Saransar, James E. Fabiszak, Richard A. Rago
  • Patent number: 9921260
    Abstract: A system for testing electrical continuity of a device to a source wherein there is at least one conductor connecting the device to the source can include a reference capacitive load, an oscillator, and a microprocessor. The oscillator is selectively connected to the reference capacitive load and each conductor connecting the device to the source such that the frequency output of the oscillator is a function of the selected capacitive load of the oscillator. Each conductor connecting the device to the source is connected to the oscillator such that when each one is selectively connected, the output of the oscillator is a function of that conductor's parasitic self-capacitance. The microprocessor can then compare the frequency of the signal generated when each conductor is connected to the oscillator with the frequency of the signal generated when the reference capacitive load is connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Rachel M. Bugaris, John C. Senese, Craig T. Hoeppner, James E. Fabiszak, Richard A. Rago, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin, Nekheel S. Gajjar
  • Patent number: 9866458
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Publication number: 20170269129
    Abstract: A system for the verification of the absence of voltage includes a first impedance, an amplitude limiter electrically connected to the first impedance, a second impedance electrically connected to the first impedance and the amplitude limiter, a varactor circuit electrically connected to the second impedance, an isolation capacitor electrically connected to the second impedance and varactor circuit, an envelope circuit with a voltage detection circuit connected to the isolation circuit via a buffer, and an RF oscillator. The amplitude limiter configured to limit the voltage applied to the varactor circuit. The RF oscillator configured to interact with the varactor circuit in order to create a modulated circuit for the buffer and envelope circuit. The envelope circuit is configured to demodulate the signal for the voltage detection circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Masud BOLOURI-SARANSAR, James E. FABISZAK, Richard A. RAGO
  • Publication number: 20170005892
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Publication number: 20160313386
    Abstract: A system for testing electrical continuity of a device to a source wherein there is at least one conductor connecting the device to the source can include a reference capacitive load, an oscillator, and a microprocessor. The oscillator is selectively connected to the reference capacitive load and each conductor connecting the device to the source such that the frequency output of the oscillator is a function of the selected capacitive load of the oscillator. Each conductor connecting the device to the source is connected to the oscillator such that when each one is selectively connected, the output of the oscillator is a function of that conductor's parasitic self-capacitance. The microprocessor can then compare the frequency of the signal generated when each conductor is connected to the oscillator with the frequency of the signal generated when the reference capacitive load is connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Rachel M. Bugaris, John C. Senese, Craig T. Hoeppner, James E. Fabiszak, Richard A. Rago, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Ronald A. Nordin, Nakheel S. Gajjar
  • Patent number: 9444686
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Publication number: 20140219134
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Patent number: 8715001
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Patent number: 8419465
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Publication number: 20120309211
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Wayne C. Fite, Brian D. Leshin, Robert Wilcox, Shariar B. Allen, John M. McNally
  • Patent number: 8246397
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Publication number: 20110244698
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Wayne C. Fite, Brian D. Leshin, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen, John M. McNally
  • Patent number: 7938700
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Wayne C. Fite, Brian D. Leshin, Robert Wilcox, John M. McNaily, Shariar B. Allen
  • Publication number: 20100015847
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shariar B. Allen