Patents by Inventor Steven J. Brandt
Steven J. Brandt 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: 11899246Abstract: A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: John Anderson, Steven J. Brandt, Joseph C. Coffey, Kamlesh G. Patel, Cyle D. Petersen, Michael D. Schroeder, John Stasny
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Publication number: 20230280548Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. MURRAY, Ton BOLHAAR, Paul SCHNEIDER, Rafael MATEO, Luis COBACHO, Michael WENTWORTH, Steven J. BRANDT, Marcellus PJ BUIJS, Alexander DORRESTEIN, Jan Willem RIETVELD
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Publication number: 20230128196Abstract: A double flexible optical circuit includes: a flexible substrate supporting a plurality of optical fibers; a first connector terminating the optical fibers at a first end of the double flexible optical circuit; and a second connector terminating the optical fibers at a second end of the double flexible optical circuit. Each of the optical fibers is positioned in one of a plurality of separate extensions formed by the flexible substrate as the optical fibers extend from the first connector to the second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to be tested when the first and second connectors are connected through the double flexible optical circuit. The double flexible optical circuit is configured to be divided in half once the testing is complete to form two separate flexible optical circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicants: CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: David P. MURRAY, Ton BOLHAAR, Paul SCHNEIDER, Rafael MATEO, Luis COBACHO, Michael WENTWORTH, Steven J. BRANDT, Marcellus PJ BUIJS, Alexander DORRESTEIN, Jan Willem RIETVELD
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Patent number: 11592628Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. Murray, Ton Bolhaar, Paul Schneider, Rafael Mateo, Luis Cobacho, Michael Wentworth, Steven J. Brandt, Marcellus P J Buijs, Alexander Dorrestein, Jan Willem Rietveld
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Publication number: 20230023071Abstract: A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: John Anderson, Steven J. Brandt, Joseph C. Coffey, Kamlesh G. Patel, Cyle D. Petersen, Michael D. Schroeder, John Stasny
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Patent number: 11467347Abstract: A double flexible optical circuit includes: a flexible substrate supporting a plurality of optical fibers; a first connector terminating the optical fibers at a first end of the double flexible optical circuit; and a second connector terminating the optical fibers at a second end of the double flexible optical circuit. Each of the optical fibers is positioned in one of a plurality of separate extensions formed by the flexible substrate as the optical fibers extend from the first connector to the second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to be tested when the first and second connectors are connected through the double flexible optical circuit. The double flexible optical circuit is configured to be divided in half once the testing is complete to form two separate flexible optical circuits.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignees: CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: David P. Murray, Ton Bolhaar, Paul Schneider, Rafael Mateo, Luis Cobacho, Michael Wentworth, Steven J. Brandt, Marcellus P J Buijs, Alexander Dorrestein, Jan Willem Rietveld
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Patent number: 11378755Abstract: A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: John Anderson, Steven J. Brandt, Joseph C. Coffey, Kamlesh G. Patel, Cyle D. Petersen, Michael D. Schroeder, John Stasny
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Publication number: 20210349267Abstract: A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: John Anderson, Steven J. Brandt, Joseph C. Coffey, Kamlesh G. Patel, Cyle D. Petersen, Michael D. Schroeder, John Stasny
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Publication number: 20210302669Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. MURRAY, Ton BOLHAAR, Paul SCHNEIDER, Rafael MATEO, Luis COBACHO, Michael WENTWORTH, Steven J. BRANDT, Marcellus PJ BUIJS, Alexander DORRESTEIN, Jan Willem RIETVELD
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Patent number: 11036012Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. Murray, Ton Bolhaar, Paul Schneider, Rafael Mateo, Luis Cobacho, Michael Wentworth, Steven J. Brandt, Marcellus PJ Buijs, Alexander Dorrestein, Jan Willem Rietveld
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Patent number: 10983285Abstract: A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: John Anderson, Steven J. Brandt, Joseph C. Coffey, Kamlesh G. Patel, Cyle D. Petersen, Michael D. Schroeder, John Stasny
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Publication number: 20210011228Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. MURRAY, Ton BOLHAAR, Paul SCHNEIDER, Rafael MATEO, Luis COBACHO, Michael WENTWORTH, Steven J. BRANDT, Marcellus PJ BUIJS, Alexander DORRESTEIN, Jan Willem RIETVELD
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Publication number: 20200348471Abstract: A double flexible optical circuit includes: a flexible substrate supporting a plurality of optical fibers; a first connector terminating the optical fibers at a first end of the double flexible optical circuit; and a second connector terminating the optical fibers at a second end of the double flexible optical circuit. Each of the optical fibers is positioned in one of a plurality of separate extensions formed by the flexible substrate as the optical fibers extend from the first connector to the second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to be tested when the first and second connectors are connected through the double flexible optical circuit. The double flexible optical circuit is configured to be divided in half once the testing is complete to form two separate flexible optical circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: David P. MURRAY, Ton BOLHAAR, Paul SCHNEIDER, Rafael MATEO, Luis COBACHO, Michael WENTWORTH, Steven J. BRANDT, Marcellus PJ BUIJS, Alexander DORRESTEIN, Jan Willem RIETVELD
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Patent number: 10754096Abstract: A double flexible optical circuit includes: a flexible substrate supporting a plurality of optical fibers; a first connector terminating the optical fibers at a first end of the double flexible optical circuit; and a second connector terminating the optical fibers at a second end of the double flexible optical circuit. Each of the optical fibers is positioned in one of a plurality of separate extensions formed by the flexible substrate as the optical fibers extend from the first connector to the second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to be tested when the first and second connectors are connected through the double flexible optical circuit. The double flexible optical circuit is configured to be divided in half once the testing is complete to form two separate flexible optical circuits.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignees: CommScope Connectivity UK Limited, CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: David Patrick Murray, Ton Bolhaar, Paul Schneider, Rafael Mateo, Luis Cobacho, Michael Wentworth, Steven J. Brandt, Marcellus P J Buijs, Alexander Dorrestein, Jan Willem Rietveld
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Patent number: 10739534Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. Murray, Ton Bolhaar, Paul Schneider, Rafael Mateo, Luis Cobacho, Michael Wentworth, Steven J. Brandt, Marcellus P J Buijs, Alexander Dorrestein, Jan Willem Rietveld
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Publication number: 20200166713Abstract: A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: John Anderson, Steven J. Brandt, Joseph C. Coffey, Kamlesh G. Patel, Cyle D. Petersen, Michael D. Schroeder, John Stasny
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Patent number: 10473864Abstract: A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: John Anderson, Steven J. Brandt, Joseph C. Coffey, Kamlesh G. Patel, Cyle D. Petersen, Michael D. Schroeder, John Stasny
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Publication number: 20190339465Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David P. MURRAY, Ton BOLHAAR, Paul SCHNEIDER, Rafael MATEO, Luis COBACHO, Michael WENTWORTH, Steven J. BRANDT, Marcellus PJ BUIJS, Alexander DORRESTEIN, Jan Willem RIETVELD
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Patent number: 10295761Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a body defining a front and an opposite rear. A cable entry location is defined on the body for a cable to enter the cassette, wherein a plurality of optical fibers from the cable extend into the cassette and form terminations at non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body. A flexible substrate is positioned between the cable entry location and the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body, the flexible substrate rigidly supporting the plurality of optical fibers. Each of the non-conventional connectors adjacent the front of the body includes a ferrule, a ferrule hub supporting the ferrule, and a split sleeve surrounding the ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Asia Holdings B.V., CommScope Connectivity Spain, S.L., CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: David Patrick Murray, Ton Bolhaar, Paul Schneider, Rafael Mateo, Luis Cabacho, Michael Wentworth, Steven J. Brandt, Marcellus PJ Buijs, Alexander Dorrestein, Jan Willem Rietveld
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Publication number: 20190107678Abstract: A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: John Anderson, Steven J. Brandt, Joseph C. Coffey, Kamlesh G. Patel, Cyle D. Petersen, Michael D. Schroeder, John Stasny