Patents by Inventor Robert Tomasz Klak

Robert Tomasz Klak 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: 20240115044
    Abstract: A corner bracket may include a structural portion including at least one relatively rigid first material, and a sealing portion including at least one relatively elastic second material. The corner bracket may also include a first receiver including a first retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a first frame member, and a first sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the first frame member and the first receiver. The corner bracket may also include a second receiver transverse to the first receiver and including a second retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a second frame member, and a second sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the second frame member and the second receiver. The corner bracket may be incorporated into a cabinet frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Patent number: 11871843
    Abstract: A corner bracket may include first and second retainers configured to receive respective ends of first and second frame members, such that the first and second frame members are substantially perpendicular with respect to one another. The first and second retainers may include structural and sealing portions, wherein the structural portion includes a first material and the sealing portion includes a second material, with the first material being relatively more rigid than the second material, and the second material being relatively more elastic than the first material. The corner bracket may also include first and second exterior surfaces at least partially including the second material and first and second door panel interfaces configured to provide a seal between the first and second exterior surfaces and interior surfaces of first and second door panels in a closed position. The corner bracket may be incorporated into a frame for a cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: Arash Abedijaberi, William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak, Przemyslaw Andrzej Kukian
  • Patent number: 11857074
    Abstract: A corner bracket may include a structural portion including at least one relatively rigid first material, and a sealing portion including at least one relatively elastic second material. The corner bracket may also include a first receiver including a first retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a first frame member, and a first sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the first frame member and the first receiver. The corner bracket may also include a second receiver transverse to the first receiver and including a second retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a second frame member, and a second sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the second frame member and the second receiver. The corner bracket may be incorporated into a cabinet frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Publication number: 20230389697
    Abstract: A corner bracket may include first and second retainers configured to receive respective ends of first and second frame members, such that the first and second frame members are substantially perpendicular with respect to one another. The first and second retainers may include structural and sealing portions, wherein the structural portion includes a first material and the sealing portion includes a second material, with the first material being relatively more rigid than the second material, and the second material being relatively more elastic than the first material. The corner bracket may also include first and second exterior surfaces at least partially including the second material and first and second door panel interfaces configured to provide a seal between the first and second exterior surfaces and interior surfaces of first and second door panels in a closed position. The corner bracket may be incorporated into a frame for a cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Arash Abedijaberi, William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak, Przemyslaw Andrzej Kukian
  • Patent number: 11733471
    Abstract: A seal may include a first seal section defining a first internal cylindrical surface defining a first internal diameter configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between the first internal cylindrical surface and an external surface of a cable. The seal may also include a second seal section coupled to the first seal section and defining a second internal cylindrical surface defining a second internal diameter configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between the second internal cylindrical surface and an external surface of a cable, wherein the first internal diameter and the second internal diameter may differ from one another. An entry module assembly for facilitating entry of one or more cables into an enclosure may include an entry module plate defining an aperture configured to receive a cable therethrough, and a seal coupled to the entry module plate and extending through the aperture of the entry module plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Publication number: 20230165366
    Abstract: A corner bracket may include first and second retainers configured to receive respective ends of first and second frame members, such that the first and second frame members are substantially perpendicular with respect to one another. The first and second retainers may include structural and sealing portions, wherein the structural portion includes a first material and the sealing portion includes a second material, with the first material being relatively more rigid than the second material, and the second material being relatively more elastic than the first material. The corner bracket may also include first and second exterior surfaces at least partially including the second material and first and second door panel interfaces configured to provide a seal between the first and second exterior surfaces and interior surfaces of first and second door panels in a closed position. The corner bracket may be incorporated into a frame for a cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Arash Abedijaberi, William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak, Przemyslaw Andrzej Kukian
  • Patent number: 11442237
    Abstract: A bracket may include a structural portion including at least one relatively rigid first material, and a sealing portion including at least one relatively elastic second material. The bracket may also include a first receiver including a first retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a first frame member, and a first sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the first frame member and the first receiver. The corner bracket may also include a second receiver substantially parallel to the first receiver and including a second retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a second frame member, and a second sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the second frame member and the second receiver. The bracket may be incorporated into a cabinet frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Patent number: 11409066
    Abstract: An entry module for facilitating passage of one or more cables into an enclosure may include first and second module plates. The first module plate may include a first edge defining a first edge profile, and the second module plate may include a second edge defining a second edge profile. The first and second module plates may be configured to approach one another, such that the first edge profile and the second edge profile define one or more apertures for receiving a cable passing from exterior the enclosure to the interior of the enclosure. The first edge profile may define first aperture portions and first edge segments between at least some of the first aperture portions, and the second edge profile may define second aperture portions and second edge segments between at least some of the second aperture portions. The first and second aperture portions may define the apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Publication number: 20210026090
    Abstract: A bracket may include a structural portion including at least one relatively rigid first material, and a sealing portion including at least one relatively elastic second material. The bracket may also include a first receiver including a first retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a first frame member, and a first sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the first frame member and the first receiver. The corner bracket may also include a second receiver substantially parallel to the first receiver and including a second retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a second frame member, and a second sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the second frame member and the second receiver. The bracket may be incorporated into a cabinet frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Publication number: 20210022500
    Abstract: A corner bracket may include a structural portion including at least one relatively rigid first material, and a sealing portion including at least one relatively elastic second material. The corner bracket may also include a first receiver including a first retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a first frame member, and a first sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the first frame member and the first receiver. The corner bracket may also include a second receiver transverse to the first receiver and including a second retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a second frame member, and a second sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the second frame member and the second receiver. The corner bracket may be incorporated into a cabinet frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Publication number: 20210011241
    Abstract: A seal may include a first seal section defining a first internal cylindrical surface defining a first internal diameter configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between the first internal cylindrical surface and an external surface of a cable. The seal may also include a second seal section coupled to the first seal section and defining a second internal cylindrical surface defining a second internal diameter configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between the second internal cylindrical surface and an external surface of a cable, wherein the first internal diameter and the second internal diameter may differ from one another. An entry module assembly for facilitating entry of one or more cables into an enclosure may include an entry module plate defining an aperture configured to receive a cable therethrough, and a seal coupled to the entry module plate and extending through the aperture of the entry module plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Publication number: 20210003800
    Abstract: An entry module for facilitating passage of one or more cables into an enclosure may include first and second module plates. The first module plate may include a first edge defining a first edge profile, and the second module plate may include a second edge defining a second edge profile. The first and second module plates may be configured to approach one another, such that the first edge profile and the second edge profile define one or more apertures for receiving a cable passing from exterior the enclosure to the interior of the enclosure. The first edge profile may define first aperture portions and first edge segments between at least some of the first aperture portions, and the second edge profile may define second aperture portions and second edge segments between at least some of the second aperture portions. The first and second aperture portions may define the apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Publication number: 20170343754
    Abstract: A modular fiber optic cabinet system comprises a fiber optic cabinet and a transition skirt. The fiber optic cabinet comprises a cabinet top support portion, a cabinet bottom support portion, a pair of cabinet sidewalls extending therebetween, and a pair of downwardly extending cabinet flange portions. The transition skirt comprises a skirt top support portion, a skirt bottom support portion, a pair of skirt side walls extending therebetween, and a pair of downwardly extending skirt flange portions. The skirt bottom support portion of the transition skirt is configured to matingly engage with the top support portion of the fiber optic cabinet such that the skirt flange portions of the transition skirt cover respective portions of the cabinet side walls. The skirt top support portion of the transition skirt is similarly configured to matingly engage with the cabinet bottom support portion of the fiber optic cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Cesar Alberto Galvan Mijangos, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Publication number: 20170343757
    Abstract: A storage hub component for hanging optical fiber cable that includes a mounting base configured to be mounted within a cable storage housing. A hanging projection extends outwardly from the mounting base. The hanging projection is sized to receive loops of optical fiber cable thereon. A cable retaining feature includes a flexible retaining tab extending outwardly from a peripheral surface of the hanging projection. The flexible retaining tab is configured to bend upon contact with the optical fiber cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Cesar Alberto Galvan Mijangos, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Patent number: 8175438
    Abstract: A modular separating box for light guides having a receiving chamber, and/or a sending chamber, and/or a connection chamber enclosed by individual doors is disclosed. The modular separating box has at least one wall with at least one movable plate. The modular separating box also has at least one connection panel that forms a wall of the receiver and/or sending chamber, where fastening elements for joining one modular separating box with successive modular separating boxes for creating a modular arrangement of modular separating boxes are located on the upper and/or lower and/or side surfaces of the box housing. The system of modular separating boxes for light guides contains a set of interconnected modular separating boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: CCS Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Grzegorz Fabrykowski, Grzegorz Konrad Gralewski-Sek, Robert Tomasz Klak, Joanna Maria Polus, Bartlomiej Sokolowski, Grzegorz Tosik
  • Publication number: 20110262095
    Abstract: A fiber optic splice tray having a first side for connecting optical fibers, and a second side for splicing optical fibers is disclosed. The splice tray is removably mountable to a base of an optical fiber distribution box in such a way that the fiber optic cables remain connected at the first side when the splice tray is removed from and mounted to the base. In this way, splicing of optical fibers in the fiber optic cables may be conveniently performed outside of the optical fiber distribution box without disturbing the interconnections of the fiber optic cables. When the splicing is completed the splice tray, with the fiber optic cables interconnected, may be re-installed in the box. A passage allows optical fibers to pass between the first side and the second side. The splice tray is reversibly mountable in that either side of the splice tray may be mounted towards the base. The box has a cover that removably attaches to the base and over the splice tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Grzegorz Fabrykowski, Norbert Kaszycki, Robert Tomasz Klak, Grzegorz Konrad Gralewski-Sek
  • Publication number: 20090116807
    Abstract: A modular separating box for light guides having a receiving chamber, and/or a sending chamber, and/or a connection chamber enclosed by individual doors is disclosed. The modular separating box has at least one wall with at least one movable plate. The modular separating box also has at least one connection panel that forms a wall of the receiver and/or sending chamber, where fastening elements for joining one modular separating box with successive modular separating boxes for creating a modular arrangement of modular separating boxes are located on the upper and/or lower and/or side surfaces of the box housing. The system of modular separating boxes for light guides contains a set of interconnected modular separating boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Grzegorz Fabrykowski, Grzegorz Konrad Gralewski-Sek, Robert Tomasz Klak, Joanna Maria Polus, Bartlomiej Sokolowski, Grzegorz Tosik
  • Patent number: D950993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Charles Beach, Mark Robert Dagley, Giovanna Monserrat Franco Romo, Sergio Sanchez Garcia, Raymond Glenn Jay, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak, Wojciech Kreczmer