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).
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Publication number: 20090103878Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
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Patent number: 7519259Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, Michael K. Barth, Soutsada Vongseng, Steven C. Zimmel
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Patent number: 7515805Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Soutsada Vongseng, Trevor D. Smith, Michael K. Barth, Jeffrey J. Norris, Steven C. Zimmel
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Publication number: 20090067789Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Scott Droege, Steven C. Zimmel
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Publication number: 20090022469Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
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Publication number: 20090022468Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
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Publication number: 20090016688Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: ADC Telecommunications Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Ponharith Nhep, Trevor Smith
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Publication number: 20080317425Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, Michael K. Barth, Soutsada Vongseng, Steven C. Zimmel
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Publication number: 20080304804Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Yu Lu
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Patent number: 7452137Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Scott Droege, Steven C. Zimmel
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Patent number: 7418181Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 13, 2006Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Trevor Smith, Ponharith Nhep
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Patent number: 7400813Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
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Patent number: 7376323Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
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Patent number: 7376322Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Ponharith Nhep, Trevor Smith
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Patent number: 7371082Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Keith Q. Nelson
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Patent number: 7341383Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Scott Droege, Steven C. Zimmel
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Publication number: 20080031573Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Scott Droege, Steven C. Zimmel
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Patent number: 7280725Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Troy Brown, Steven C. Zimmel, Justin R. Horton
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Patent number: 7277620Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Soutsada Vongseng, Trevor D. Smith, Michael K. Barth, Steven C. Zimmel
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Patent number: 7269319Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel