Patents by Inventor Steven C. Zimmel

Steven C. Zimmel 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: 20090103878
    Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis and a plurality of optical wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer modules mounted within the chassis. Each module includes at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the chassis are positioned at least one fiber optic adapter. Inserting the modules through an opening of the chassis at a mounting location positions the connector of the module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the chassis. A method of mounting an optical wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer module within a telecommunications chassis is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
  • Patent number: 7519259
    Abstract: A housing including a plurality of openings for receiving fiber optic connectors and protecting the polished end face of the connectors from damage while the connectors are stored within a telecommunications connection cabinet. A module with a plurality of optical fiber cables connected to a first optical fiber cable and terminated by a fiber optic connector. Each of the connectors are inserted within openings in a connector holder for storage and protection until the cables need to be connected to a customer equipment cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, Michael K. Barth, Soutsada Vongseng, Steven C. Zimmel
  • Patent number: 7515805
    Abstract: A housing including a plurality of openings for receiving fiber optic connectors and protecting the polished end face of the connectors from damage while the connectors are stored within a telecommunications connection cabinet. A module with a plurality of optical fiber cables connected to a first optical fiber cable and terminated by a fiber optic connector. Each of the connectors are inserted within openings in a connector holder for storage and protection until the cables need to be connected to a customer equipment cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Soutsada Vongseng, Trevor D. Smith, Michael K. Barth, Jeffrey J. Norris, Steven C. Zimmel
  • Publication number: 20090067789
    Abstract: A fiber optic ferrule includes a body extending from a first end to a second opposite end, with the body including an axial passage extending between the first and second ends. The axial passage includes a first diameter portion having a diameter of at least 125 microns, and a second diameter portion having a diameter of at least 250 microns and less than a diameter of the buffer, the second diameter portion positioned between the first diameter and the second end. The axial passage further defines a tapered shape at the second end extending inward from the second end to the second diameter portion. A hub holds the ferrule. A method of assembling a terminated fiber optic cable is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Droege, Steven C. Zimmel
  • Publication number: 20090022469
    Abstract: A fiber optic adapter assembly includes a plurality of adapters included in an integrally formed body. Each of the adapters may include a protective shutter mounted within one end. The adapter assembly may be configured to mount to a chassis and position the adapters for receiving fiber optic connectors of telecommunications modules mounted to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
  • Publication number: 20090022468
    Abstract: A telecommunications assembly including a housing and a plurality of modules mounted within the housing. The modules includes a rear face in which is mounted at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the housing are positioned at least one fiber optic adapters. Inserting the module through a front opening of the housing at a mounting location positions the connector of the module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the housing. The adapters within the interior of the housing are integrally formed as part of a removable adapter assembly. A method of mounting a telecommunications module within a chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
  • Publication number: 20090016688
    Abstract: A telecommunications assembly including a housing and a plurality of modules mounted within the housing. The modules includes a rear face in which is mounted at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the housing are positioned at least one fiber optic adapters. Inserting the module through a front opening of the housing at a mounting location positions the connector of the module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the housing. The adapters within the interior of the housing are mounted to a removable holder. A method of mounting a telecommunications module within a chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Ponharith Nhep, Trevor Smith
  • Publication number: 20080317425
    Abstract: A housing including a plurality of openings for receiving fiber optic connectors and protecting the polished end face of the connectors from damage while the connectors are stored within a telecommunications connection cabinet. A module with a plurality of optical fiber cables connected to a first optical fiber cable and terminated by a fiber optic connector. Each of the connectors are inserted within openings in a connector holder for storage and protection until the cables need to be connected to a customer equipment cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, Michael K. Barth, Soutsada Vongseng, Steven C. Zimmel
  • Publication number: 20080304804
    Abstract: A dust cap and a dust plug for installation with optical fiber connectors and optical fiber adapters respectively. The dust cap and the dust plug have features that protect an optical interface on the optical fiber connector and the optical fiber adapter from contamination. At least an exterior portion of the dust cap and the dust plug illuminate when installed on the optical fiber connector and the optical fiber adapter terminating an optical fiber transmitting visible light. The dust cap and the dust plug have features that reduce the intensity of a high power optical signal emitted from the optical fiber terminated by the optical fiber connector and optical fiber adapter. A first embodiment diffracts the optical signal, thereby reducing its intensity. A second embodiment disburses the optical signal, thereby reducing its intensity. A third embodiment absorbs high power frequencies of the optical signal and transmits certain visible frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Yu Lu
  • Patent number: 7452137
    Abstract: A fiber optic ferrule includes a body extending from a first end to a second opposite end, with the body including an axial passage extending between the first and second ends. The axial passage includes a first diameter portion having a diameter of at least 125 microns, and a second diameter portion having a diameter of at least 250 microns and less than a diameter of the buffer, the second diameter portion positioned between the first diameter and the second end. The axial passage further defines a tapered shape at the second end extending inward from the second end to the second diameter portion. A hub holds the ferrule. A method of assembling a terminated fiber optic cable is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Droege, Steven C. Zimmel
  • Patent number: 7418181
    Abstract: A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis and a plurality of fiber optic splitter modules mounted within the chassis. Each splitter module includes at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the chassis are positioned at least one fiber optic adapter. Inserting the splitter module through a front opening of the chassis at a mounting location positions the connector of the splitter module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the chassis. The adapters mounted within the interior of the chassis are integrally formed as part of a removable adapter assembly. A method of mounting a fiber optic splitter module within a telecommunications chassis is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Trevor Smith, Ponharith Nhep
  • Patent number: 7400813
    Abstract: A telecommunications assembly including a housing and a plurality of modules mounted within the housing. The modules includes a rear face in which is mounted at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the housing are positioned at least one fiber optic adapters. Inserting the module through a front opening of the housing at a mounting location positions the connector of the module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the housing. The adapters within the interior of the housing are integrally formed as part of a removable adapter assembly. A method of mounting a telecommunications module within a chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
  • Patent number: 7376323
    Abstract: A fiber optic adapter assembly includes a plurality of adapters included in an integrally formed body. Each of the adapters may include a protective shutter mounted within one end. The adapter assembly may be configured to mount to a chassis and position the adapters for receiving fiber optic connectors of telecommunications modules mounted to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
  • Patent number: 7376322
    Abstract: A telecommunications assembly including a housing and a plurality of modules mounted within the housing. The modules includes a rear face in which is mounted at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the housing are positioned at least one fiber optic adapters. Inserting the module through a front opening of the housing at a mounting location positions the connector of the module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the housing. The adapters within the interior of the housing are mounted to a removable holder. A method of mounting a telecommunications module within a chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Ponharith Nhep, Trevor Smith
  • Patent number: 7371082
    Abstract: A fiber optic connector including a ferrule surrounding an optical fiber and a hub engaging the ferrule. The hub includes a front portion having first and second opposing surfaces and first and second tapered regions extending from the first and second opposing surfaces to a front face. A housing includes an anti-rotation seat configured to engage the first and second opposing surfaces, the anti-rotation seat including parallel first and second contact lines positioned at a front of the anti-rotation seat. A spring within a chamber of the housing biases the ferrule through a bore in the front of the housing. The first tapered region of the hub engages the first contact line and the second tapered region engages the second contact line when the hub and ferrule are in a first rotational position so that the optical fiber is maintained at a known orientation with respect to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Keith Q. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7341383
    Abstract: A fiber optic ferrule includes a body extending from a first end to a second opposite end, with the body including an axial passage extending between the first and second ends. The axial passage includes a first diameter portion having a diameter of at least 125 microns, and a second diameter portion having a diameter of at least 250 microns and less than a diameter of the buffer, the second diameter portion positioned between the first diameter and the second end. The axial passage further defines a tapered shape at the second end extending inward from the second end to the second diameter portion. A hub holds the ferrule. A method of assembling a terminated fiber optic cable is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Droege, Steven C. Zimmel
  • Publication number: 20080031573
    Abstract: A fiber optic ferrule includes a body extending from a first end to a second opposite end, with the body including an axial passage extending between the first and second ends. The axial passage includes a first diameter portion having a diameter of at least 125 microns, and a second diameter portion having a diameter of at least 250 microns and less than a diameter of the buffer, the second diameter portion positioned between the first diameter and the second end. The axial passage further defines a tapered shape at the second end extending inward from the second end to the second diameter portion. A hub holds the ferrule. A method of assembling a terminated fiber optic cable is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Scott Droege, Steven C. Zimmel
  • Patent number: 7280725
    Abstract: A furcation tube including a central channel for receiving a fiber optic drop cable in a first end and an upjacket in a second end to transition an optical fiber within the drop cable into the upjacket for termination. A method of transitioning an optical fiber from a drop cable to a smaller upjacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Brown, Steven C. Zimmel, Justin R. Horton
  • Patent number: 7277620
    Abstract: A splitter includes an optical splitter arrangement positioned with the interior of a housing. An input cable enters the housing. At least one boot protrudes outwardly from an end wall of the splitter housing. At least two output cables exit from the housing through the boot. First ends of the output cables are terminated with connectors. The optical splitter arrangement is configured to receive a signal from the input cable and to output the signal to the output cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Soutsada Vongseng, Trevor D. Smith, Michael K. Barth, Steven C. Zimmel
  • Patent number: 7269319
    Abstract: A fiber optic cable assembly with an optical fiber extending through first and second overlapping cable jackets. The first cable jacket is slidably received within a longitudinal opening of the second cable jacket. A first end of the optical fiber is fixed with respect to the first cable jacket and a second optical fiber is fixed with respect to the second cable jacket. The two cable jackets overlap and are slidably movable with respect to each other. A method forming a cable assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel