Patents by Inventor Satish I. Patel

Satish I. Patel 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).

  • Wire Containment Cap
    Publication number: 20170222376
    Abstract: A wire containment cap includes a first side having a plurality of retainers for retaining wires, and a second side opposite the first side. Two sidewalls extend between the first side and the second side, and a support rib extends between the two sidewalls. The support rib includes two pair separators for separating wire pairs. In one embodiment, a plurality of sloped pair splitters is located between two of the retainers and includes a sharp point for cutting through insulation material on a pair of bonded wires. A communication jack assembly including a front portion and the wire containment cap is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Michael V. Doorhy, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Satish I. Patel, David A. Dylkiewicz
  • ARJ45 to RJ45 adapter
    Patent number: 9711923
    Abstract: A communication adapter that includes an RJ45 jack with a plurality of plug interface contacts and an ARJ45 plug including a plurality of plug contacts. The plug interface contacts are in electrical communication with the plug contacts. The RJ45 jack and the ARJ45 plug are connected by a housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Frank M. Straka, Satish I Patel
  • Switchable RJ45/ARJ45 Jack
    Publication number: 20170170607
    Abstract: A communication connector has a housing for receiving a communication plug, a printed circuit within the housing, a switch which actuates the printed circuit board, and a translating crossbar which engages the switch. The printed circuit board is moved dependent upon a type of plug inserted. The movement of the circuit board can help to selectively engage one of two sets of circuit traces and groupings of contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jason O'Young, Robert E. Fransen, Samuel M. Marrs, Satish I. Patel, Paul W. Wachtel, Andrew Ciezak
  • ARJ45 TO RJ45 ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20170141526
    Abstract: A communication adapter that includes an RJ45 jack with a plurality of plug interface contacts and an ARJ45 plug including a plurality of plug contacts. The plug interface contacts are in electrical communication with the plug contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Frank M. Straka, Satish I. Patel
  • Communication plug
    Patent number: 9640924
    Abstract: In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication plug that includes a plug housing with a plurality of plug contact slots and at least one plug contact with at least two tines. The at least one plug contact is positioned in one of the plug contact slots, the one of the plug contact slots having a bridge positioned between the at least two tines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David C. Stanislaw, Michael B. Verbeek, Satish I. Patel, Jason O'Young
  • Communication jack having a dielectric film between plug interface contacts
    Patent number: 9634433
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to designs for network jacks which can be used for cable connectivity. In an embodiment, the present invention is an RJ45 jack that utilizes a thin dielectric film between two layers of PICs that provide crosstalk compensation by way of their geometry. Compensation is achieved by way of capacitor plates which sandwich a thin dielectric film. This allows for the layers of PICs to be in close proximity and achieve higher coupling where desired, allowing a greater amount of compensation to occur close to the plug/jack contact point. This can have the effect of moving compensation closer to the plug/jack contact point, which in turn may reduce the amount of compensation needed further along the data path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Satish I. Patel, Roman J. Churnovic, Jean De Dieu Mutangana
  • Method for Reducing Crosstalk in Electrical Connectors
    Publication number: 20170098911
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for crosstalk compensation in a jack of a modular communications connector includes connected to the plug interface contacts proximate the plug/jack interface. The structure configured to allow the current to flow generally orthogonal to the plug interface contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Scott M. Lesniak, Satish I. Patel, Paul W. Wachtel
  • ARJ45 to RJ45 adapter
    Patent number: 9559476
    Abstract: A communication adapter that includes an RJ45 jack with a plurality of plug interface contacts and an ARJ45 plug including a plurality of plug contacts. The plug interface contacts are in electrical communication with the plug contacts. The RJ45 jack and the ARJ45 plug are connected by a housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Frank M. Straka, Satish I. Patel
  • COMMUNICATION CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20160344139
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of telecommunication, and more specifically, to communication connectors such as, for example, shielded plug and jack connectors. In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that includes a housing and a front sled assembly having a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs), the front sled assembly being moveable along a horizontal plane of the communication jack between a first position and a second position, the first position being different from the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek, Andrew Crouse
  • FRONT SLED ASSEMBLIES FOR COMMUNICATION JACKS AND COMMUNICATION JACKS HAVING FRONT SLED ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20160301171
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to communication connectors and internal components thereof. In one embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack comprising both front-rotated and back rotated plug interface contacts. In another embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack comprising a two-piece front sled. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that retains its functionality when mated with both eight-position and six-position plugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert E. Fransen, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Tse-Yu Lin, Moulik Shah
  • Communication connector having plug interface contacts of varying thickness and/or multiple layers
    Patent number: 9455517
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to communication connectors and internal components thereof. In one embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack comprising back-rotated plug interface contacts having variable cross-sectional widths. In another embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack having back-rotated plug interface contacts where at least two of the plug interface contacts have a differing beam length. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack having back-rotated plug interface contacts where at least two of the plug interface contacts have opposing bends in a deflection zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Surendra Chitti Babu, Satish I. Patel, Robert E. Fransen
  • Switchable RJ45/ARJ45 Jack
    Publication number: 20160254620
    Abstract: A communication connector has a housing for receiving a communication plug, a printed circuit within the housing, a switch which actuates the printed circuit board, and a translating crossbar which engages the switch. The printed circuit board is moved dependent upon a type of plug inserted. The movement of the circuit board can help to selectively engage one of two sets of circuit traces and groupings of contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jason O'Young, Robert E. Fransen, Samuel M. Marrs, Satish I. Patel, Paul W. Wachtel, Andrew Ciezak
  • 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
  • Front sled assemblies for communication jacks and communication jacks having front sled assemblies
    Patent number: 9379500
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to communication connectors and internal components thereof. In one embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack comprising both front-rotated and back rotated plug interface contacts. In another embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack comprising a two-piece front sled. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that retains its functionality when mated with both eight-position and six-position plugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert E. Fransen, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Tse-Yu Lin, Moulik Shah
  • Communication connector with wire containment cap for improved cable retention
    Patent number: 9337572
    Abstract: A wire containment cap with a flexible seat is presented. The seat sits below an opening in the rear of the wire containment cap. The seat has a base with a pair of flexible members initially extending upwards from opposite sides of the base and then curve towards each other. In one embodiment the ends of the flexible members can curve down and towards each other in order to better conform to the shape of a cable. Alternatively the seat can be replaced with a U-shaped saddle with flexible arms supported by a post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Keith S. Maranto, Satish I. Patel
  • COMMUNICATION CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20160111822
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to the field of telecommunication, and more specifically to the connectivity components implemented therein. In an embodiment, the present invention is an RJ45-compatible network jack which includes a front sled PCB assembly incorporating short PICs, a compensation printed circuit board, and a spring loaded movement designed to provide a portion of the total displacement necessary to accommodate plug travel of a mated plug. The PICs are capable of displacement which is designed to be adequate to provide reliable contact while mating with a plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventor: Satish I. Patel
  • Communication jack having layered plug interface contacts
    Patent number: 9281632
    Abstract: A communication jack, system using the jack, and method of fabricating the jack are disclosed. The jack includes a cavity configured to accept a communication plug to form a communication connector. The jack includes a plurality of plug interface contacts that extend into the cavity such that a plug inserted into the cavity makes electrical contact with the plug interface contacts at plug/jack interfaces of the plug interface contacts. One or more of the plug interface contacts is formed from multiple conductive layers. The conductive layers are movable relative to each other at at least one end. A dielectric layer or flexible printed circuit board may be disposed between the conductive layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Satish I. Patel
  • High Bandwidth Jack wtih RJ45 Backwards Compatibility
    Publication number: 20160056547
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to network connectors, and more particularly, to apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with network jacks having compatibility with more than one plug and corresponding plugs. In one embodiment, the present invention is a jack having multiple printed circuit boards, wherein each circuit board is used for connection to a particular style of a plug. In one embodiment, the jack according to the present invention is compatible with an RJ45 plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Robert E. Fransen, Michael K. Yuan, Satish I. Patel
  • Communication connectors having crosstalk compensation networks
    Patent number: 9246274
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of network communications, and more specifically to networks for crosstalk reduction/compensation and communication connectors which employ such networks. In an embodiment, the present invention is an RJ45 jack with an orthogonal compensation network to meet CAT6A or higher performance standard. For the 3:6-4:5 wire-pair combination, the orthogonal compensation network begins in the jack nose (plug interface contact (PIC)) section, and utilizes a flexible printed circuit board in the nose section, split PIC contacts in the rear nose, and circuitry in the rigid printed circuit board to create the orthogonal compensation network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Valenti, Moulik Shah, Ronald L. Tellas, Robert E. Fransen, Satish I. Patel, Tse-Yu Lin
  • High bandwidth jack with RJ45 backwards compatibility
    Patent number: 9236683
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to network connectors, and more particularly, to apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with network jacks having compatibility with more than one plug and corresponding plugs. In one embodiment, the present invention is a jack having multiple printed circuit boards, wherein each circuit board is used for connection to a particular style of a plug. In one embodiment, the jack according to the present invention is compatible with an RJ45 plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert E. Fransen, Michael K. Yuan, Satish I. Patel