Patents by Inventor Steven A. Jacks
Steven A. Jacks 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).
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Patent number: 9866458Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20170005892Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 9444686Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20140219134Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 8715001Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 8419465Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20120309211Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 8325770Abstract: A system for managing and documenting a local area communications network is provided which deploys power sourcing equipment and powered devices by the use of active electronic modules, having an Ethernet controller and Power over Ethernet forwarding capabilities, as integral, managed components within the cable plant, to enhance management, documentation, security and emergency 911 aspects of the network as well as extending the physical reach of the network.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Michael V. Doorhy, Elizabeth Farrimond, Kenneth C. Kozicki, Richard J. Conneely, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Alan Farrimond, Steven A. Jacks, Jack D. Tison, Brian D. Leshin
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Patent number: 8246397Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 8089976Abstract: A system for managing and documenting a local area communications network is provided which deploys power sourcing equipment and powered devices by the use of active electronic modules, having an Ethernet controller and Power over Ethernet forwarding capabilities, as integral, managed components within the cable plant, to enhance management, documentation, security and emergency 911 aspects of the network as well as extending the physical reach of the network.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Michael V. Doorhy, Elizabeth Farrimond, Kenneth C. Kozicki, Richard J. Conneely, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Alan Farrimond, Steven A. Jacks
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Publication number: 20110255611Abstract: A powered patch panel (PPP) is disclosed that inserts power in mid-span regions of a network and provides fault-tolerance at the power supply level and the power-plane level. Information such as physical location, port status and policy enforcement information may be locally stored and utilized by a processor of the PPP to achieve network control and monitoring. A network management system and/or element management system may be provided to interface with processors of PPPs to achieve network monitoring, control and policy enforcement goals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Steven A. Jacks, Donald Beran, Brian D. Leshin
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Publication number: 20110244698Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 7978845Abstract: A powered patch panel (PPP) is disclosed that inserts power in mid-span regions of a network and provides fault-tolerance at the power supply level and the power-plane level. Information such as physical location, port status and policy enforcement information may be locally stored and utilized by a processor of the PPP to achieve network control and monitoring. A network management system and/or element management system may be provided to interface with processors of PPPs to achieve network monitoring, control and policy enforcement goals.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Steven A. Jacks, Donald Beran, Brian D. Leshin
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Patent number: 7938700Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20100015847Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: 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
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Publication number: 20090198812Abstract: A system for managing and documenting a local area communications network is provided which deploys power sourcing equipment and powered devices by the use of active electronic modules, having an Ethernet controller and Power over Ethernet forwarding capabilities, as integral, managed components within the cable plant, to enhance management, documentation, security and emergency 911 aspects of the network as well as extending the physical reach of the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Michael V. Doorhy, Elizabeth Farrimond, Kenneth C. Kozicki, Richard J. Conneely, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Alan Farrimond, Steven A. Jacks
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Patent number: 7519000Abstract: A system for managing and documenting a local area communications network is provided which deploys power sourcing equipment and powered devices by the use of active electronic modules, having an Ethernet controller and Power over Ethernet forwarding capabilities, as integral, managed components within the cable plant, to enhance management, documentation, security and emergency 911 aspects of the network as well as extending the physical reach of the network.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Michael V. Doorhy, Elizabeth Farrimond, Kenneth C. Kozicki, Richard J. Conneely, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Alan Farrimond, Steven A. Jacks
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Publication number: 20080214140Abstract: A powered patch panel (PPP) is disclosed that inserts power in mid-span regions of a network and provides fault-tolerance at the power supply level and the power-plane level. Information such as physical location, port status and policy enforcement information may be locally stored and utilized by a processor of the PPP to achieve network control and monitoring. A network management system and/or element management system may be provided to interface with processors of PPPs to achieve network monitoring, control and policy enforcement goals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Steven A. Jacks, Donald Beran, Brian D. Leshin
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Publication number: 20080113560Abstract: A system for managing and documenting a local area communications network is provided which deploys power sourcing equipment and powered devices by the use of active electronic modules, having an Ethernet controller and Power over Ethernet forwarding capabilities, as integral, managed components within the cable plant, to enhance management, documentation, security and emergency 911 aspects of the network as well as extending the physical reach of the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Michael V. Doorhy, Kenneth C. Kozicki, Richard J. Conneely, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Steven A. Jacks, Jack D. Tison, Brian D. Leshin, Elizabeth Farrimond, Alan Farrimond
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Publication number: 20060047800Abstract: An network management system (NMS) architecture is disclosed that takes advantage of intelligence capable network devices for network monitoring and control. NMS functions may be distributed where possible to intelligent devices where local storage and processing may be performed. Local collection and processing of monitoring information may reduce NMS-related network traffic, permit continuing local control and operation during times of network communication disruption with the central NMS, and permit greater reliability in data collection and execution of network functions such as the enforcement of security policy at the respective intelligent devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: March 2, 2006Applicant: PANDUIT CORPORATIONInventors: Jack Caveney, Brian Leshin, Ronald Nordin, Robert Wilcox, Jonathan Litao, Steven Jacks, Jack Tison