Patents by Inventor Samantha Caldera

Samantha Caldera 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).

  • SELF-SANITIZING ENCLOSURE AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20230053031
    Abstract: Disclosed is a self-sanitizing enclosure for installation onto a table-top. The self-sanitizing enclosure includes a UVC light source, where the UVC radiation emitted from the UVC light source is configured to sterilize components that are stored within the self-sanitizing enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David Shamir, Samantha Caldera
  • Pass through faceplate
    Patent number: 9543743
    Abstract: A faceplate assembly is disclosed. The faceplate assembly includes a cover and a backing plate. The cover has at least one hood positioned at an edge of the cover. The backing plate is connected to the cover. The hood creates an opening between the cover and the backing plate to enable cables to be routed therethrough. The backing plate also has an outer edge with a split to enable the backing plate to be installed over pre-installed cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Samantha Caldera, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek, Kaustav Neogi
  • Shielded communication connectors and systems comprising shielded communication connectors
    Patent number: 9431770
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various designs of shielded connectors, systems using such connectors, and methods of improving connector connectivity. For example, in one embodiment, the present invention is a communication plug having plug sides, the communication plug comprising a plug housing and a plug shield. The plug housing and the plug shield forming a seam on the plug sides, wherein the seam has an oblique angle relative to a vertical axis of the communication plug. This feature may aid plug removal from a jack by helping to prevent the snagging of a jack tab by a plug seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samantha Caldera, Satish I. Patel
  • Pass Through Faceplate
    Publication number: 20150364906
    Abstract: A faceplate assembly is disclosed. The faceplate assembly includes a cover and a backing plate. The cover has at least one hood positioned at an edge of the cover. The backing plate is connected to the cover. The hood creates an opening between the cover and the backing plate to enable cables to be routed therethrough. The backing plate also has an outer edge with a split to enable the backing plate to be installed over pre-installed cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Samantha Caldera, Robert E. Fransen, Michael B. Verbeek, Kaustav Neogi
  • SHIELDED COMMUNICATION CONNECTOR AND SYSTEMS COMPRISING SHIELDED COMMUNICATION CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20140273625
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various designs of shielded connectors, systems using such connectors, and methods of improving connector connectivity. For example, in one embodiment, the present invention is a communication plug having plug sides, the communication plug comprising a plug housing and a plug shield. The plug housing and the plug shield forming a seam on the plug sides, wherein the seam has an oblique angle relative to a vertical axis of the communication plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Samantha Caldera, Satish I. Patel