Patents by Inventor Scott M. Lesniak

Scott M. Lesniak 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: 11866207
    Abstract: A flush mount table-top assembly designed to mount an automatic cable tie tool to a work surface. The flush mount assembly includes an overlay plate, a tool cage, and a paddle assembly. The tool cage holds the automatic cable tie tool. The tool cage is suspended from the overlap plate by an integrated insert plate to enable the top of the automatic cable tie tool to protrude above the work surface. The paddle assembly is rotatably mounted to the insert plate. The paddle assembly activates the automatic cable tie tool. When not in use, the flush mount assembly can be configured to restore work surfaces lost due to fixture implementation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kirill Psarev, Thuc K. Vu, Scott M. Lesniak, Alfred Pierce
  • Publication number: 20210130017
    Abstract: A flush mount table-top assembly designed to mount an automatic cable tie tool to a work surface. The flush mount assembly includes an overlay plate, a tool cage, and a paddle assembly. The tool cage holds the automatic cable tie tool. The tool cage is suspended from the overlap plate by an integrated insert plate to enable the top of the automatic cable tie tool to protrude above the work surface. The paddle assembly is rotatably mounted to the insert plate. The paddle assembly activates the automatic cable tie tool. When not in use, the flush mount assembly can be configured to restore work surfaces lost due to fixture implementation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kirill Psarev, Thuc K. Vu, Scott M. Lesniak, Alfred Pierce
  • Patent number: 9991653
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for crosstalk compensation in a jack of a modular communications connector includes a flexible printed circuit board connected to jack contacts and to connections to a network cable. The flexible printed circuit board includes conductive traces arranged as one or more couplings to provide crosstalk compensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Publication number: 20170324198
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for crosstalk compensation in a jack of a modular communications connector includes a flexible printed circuit board connected to jack contacts and to connections to a network cable. The flexible printed circuit board includes conductive traces arranged as one or more couplings to provide crosstalk compensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Patent number: 9722370
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for crosstalk compensation in a jack of a modular communications connector includes a flexible printed circuit board connected to jack contacts and to connections to a network cable. The flexible printed circuit board includes conductive traces arranged as one or more couplings to provide crosstalk compensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Scott M. Lesniak
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20160336700
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for crosstalk compensation in a jack of a modular communications connector includes a flexible printed circuit board connected to jack contacts and to connections to a network cable. The flexible printed circuit board includes conductive traces arranged as one or more couplings to provide crosstalk compensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Patent number: 9407044
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for crosstalk compensation in a jack of a modular communications connector includes a flexible printed circuit board connected to jack contacts and to connections to a network cable. The flexible printed circuit board includes conductive traces arranged as one or more couplings to provide crosstalk compensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Patent number: 9287635
    Abstract: A network cable jack includes a printed circuit board (PCB) for balancing both inductive and capacitive coupling. Using a PCB allows compact trace paths to be formed without significantly increasing manufacturing costs. By including on each trace path two distinct inductance zones separated by a neutral zone, significant gains in degrees of freedom are achieved for designing PCB trace patterns in which a pair of inductive coupling zones jointly offset the inductive coupling caused by a specification plug and the jack contacts, both in magnitude and phase angle. Further, using distinct inductance zones offers more freedom regarding the placement of capacitive plates for use in capacitance balancing as well as the placement of terminals and insulation displacement contacts. Although the magnitude of a capacitive coupling is determined by the length of the capacitor plates parallel to current carrying traces, the approach allows capacitive and inductive coupling to be balanced independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Publication number: 20150229078
    Abstract: A network cable jack includes a printed circuit board (PCB) for balancing both inductive and capacitive coupling. Using a PCB allows compact trace paths to be formed without significantly increasing manufacturing costs. By including on each trace path two distinct inductance zones separated by a neutral zone, significant gains in degrees of freedom are achieved for designing PCB trace patterns in which a pair of inductive coupling zones jointly offset the inductive coupling caused by a specification plug and the jack contacts, both in magnitude and phase angle. Further, using distinct inductance zones offers more freedom regarding the placement of capacitive plates for use in capacitance balancing as well as the placement of terminals and insulation displacement contacts. Although the magnitude of a capacitive coupling is determined by the length of the capacitor plates parallel to current carrying traces, the approach allows capacitive and inductive coupling to be balanced independently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Patent number: 9011181
    Abstract: A network cable jack includes a printed circuit board (PCB) for balancing both inductive and capacitive coupling. Using a PCB allows compact trace paths to be formed without significantly increasing manufacturing costs. By including on each trace path two distinct inductance zones separated by a neutral zone, significant gains in degrees of freedom are achieved for designing PCB trace patterns in which a pair of inductive coupling zones jointly offset the inductive coupling caused by a specification plug and the jack contacts, both in magnitude and phase angle. Further, using distinct inductance zones offers more freedom regarding the placement of capacitive plates for use in capacitance balancing as well as the placement of terminals and insulation displacement contacts. Although the magnitude of a capacitive coupling is determined by the length of the capacitor plates parallel to current carrying traces, the approach allows capacitive and inductive coupling to be balanced independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Publication number: 20150024613
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for crosstalk compensation in a jack of a modular communications connector includes a flexible printed circuit board connected to jack contacts and to connections to a network cable. The flexible printed circuit board includes conductive traces arranged as one or more couplings to provide crosstalk compensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Publication number: 20140256190
    Abstract: A network cable jack includes a printed circuit board (PCB) for balancing both inductive and capacitive coupling. Using a PCB allows compact trace paths to be formed without significantly increasing manufacturing costs. By including on each trace path two distinct inductance zones separated by a neutral zone, significant gains in degrees of freedom are achieved for designing PCB trace patterns in which a pair of inductive coupling zones jointly offset the inductive coupling caused by a specification plug and the jack contacts, both in magnitude and phase angle. Further, using distinct inductance zones offers more freedom regarding the placement of capacitive plates for use in capacitance balancing as well as the placement of terminals and insulation displacement contacts. Although the magnitude of a capacitive coupling is determined by the length of the capacitor plates parallel to current carrying traces, the approach allows capacitive and inductive coupling to be balanced independently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Patent number: 8826532
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for crosstalk compensation in a jack of a modular communications connector includes a flexible printed circuit board connected to jack contacts and to connections to a network cable. The flexible printed circuit board includes conductive traces arranged as one or more couplings to provide crosstalk compensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Patent number: 8791367
    Abstract: A fitting system for sealing an opening in a top cap of a network cabinet includes a grommet and at least one of a fitting assembly and a cover. The grommet is secured to the opening in the top cap of the network cabinet. The fitting assembly and the cover are secured to the grommet and may include at least one finger lift. A sleeve or a tube may be secured to the fitting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Scott R. Hartman, Dale A. Block, Edward G. Blomquist, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Patent number: 8757673
    Abstract: A cover is releasably secured to a fitting base. The fitting base includes a bottom and sidewalls with a top edge. The cover includes a top having a latch receiving area, a bottom opposite the top and a sliding latch. The sliding latch is positioned on the latch receiving area of the cover. The sliding latch includes a first end with a finger tab, a main body and a second end with locking feet. In the closed position, the sliding latch secures the cover to the cable fitting base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Pandult Corp.
    Inventors: David R. Davis, Scott M. Lesniak, Dennis J. Waszak, Andrew J. Chaloupka, Robert Nicoli
  • Patent number: 8715013
    Abstract: A network cable jack includes a printed circuit board (PCB) for balancing both inductive and capacitive coupling. Using a PCB allows compact trace paths to be formed without significantly increasing manufacturing costs. By including on each trace path two distinct inductance zones separated by a neutral zone, significant gains in degrees of freedom are achieved for designing PCB trace patterns in which a pair of inductive coupling zones jointly offset the inductive coupling caused by a specification plug and the jack contacts, both in magnitude and phase angle. Further, using distinct inductance zones offers more freedom regarding the placement of capacitive plates for use in capacitance balancing as well as the placement of terminals and insulation displacement contacts. Although the magnitude of a capacitive coupling is determined by the length of the capacitor plates parallel to current carrying traces, the approach allows capacitive and inductive coupling to be balanced independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Patent number: 8502071
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a sealing assembly in a cable drop system. The sealing assembly includes a base mounted to a network cabinet and a cover hingedly connected to the base. The sealing assembly also includes a lower sleeve and an upper sleeve. The lower sleeve and the upper sleeve wrap around the cables passing through an opening in the cable drop system. The lower sleeve includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion of the lower sleeve is connected to the base and the upper sleeve is positioned around the top portion of the lower sleeve to form the sealing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Scott M. Lesniak, Robert Nicoli
  • Patent number: 8047474
    Abstract: A cable pathway system has a base with a bottom, a generally planar top surface, a first side, and a second side. The base is configured to be secured to an electronic equipment enclosure and also has an aperture formed therein and a wall positioned adjacent to the aperture. The wall has a curved surface that extends from the top surface to the bottom. A first sidewall extends from the top surface along the first side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the first side. A second sidewall also extends from the top surface along the second side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Scott M Lesniak, Dennis J Waszak, Robert Nicoli, David R. Davis
  • Patent number: 7952023
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting electrical equipment includes a frame for carrying electrical equipment, a hinge connected to the frame, and a cable ring connected to the hinge. The cable ring is positioned between the frame and an axis of rotation of the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Dale A. Block, Scott M. Lesniak