Patents by Inventor Stewart A. Levesque

Stewart A. Levesque 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: 7591676
    Abstract: A curved or arcuate patch panel is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The patch panel includes an elongated patch panel element having a predominantly curved length extent and exhibiting a peak region, preferably located at the center of the patch panel. The patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the elongated patch panel element, and that define a mounting face for the patch panel. Optionally, the flange members further define an extension arm that is intermediate to the mounting face and the elongated patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the elongated patch panel element relative to the rack/console when the patch panel is mounted thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Martich, Stewart A. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20090129014
    Abstract: A cable management rack is provided within which or upon which a heat-generating device is mountable, and which encompasses a vertical rectangular frame open in a front and a rear of the frame. The rack includes a first upright and a second upright attached to opposite respective lateral sides of a base and a top member, and respective side-facing panels. Each of the panels defines a plurality of vent holes arranged in an array and permit the rack to receive a sideways flow of cooling air into a first side of the rack through one of the vent hole arrays for cooling a heat-generating device mounted between the panels, and permit the rack to discharge a sideways flow of exhaust air through the other vent hole array. Each of the array of vent holes may manifest a honeycomb pattern of vent holes, and each of the vent holes may manifest an hexagonal shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: ORTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Lars R. Larsen, Stewart A. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20080180004
    Abstract: Assemblies and methods for mounting telecommunications equipment, such as patch panels is provided. A mounting assembly is disclosed including a swing gate adapted to host a plurality of telecommunications equipment. The swing gate is hingedly attached to a support frame by a pair of aligned hinges adapted to allow the swing gate to open and close. The support frame includes support members defining an opening for fitting telecommunications equipment within the support frame when the swing gate is closed. The support frame is adapted to be mounted with respect to various mounting locations such as a support structure of a raised floor or drop ceiling, a wall, and/or a cabinet. A cabinet adapted to enclose the support frame includes walls defining a cavity. At least one of the walls is a front door adapted to open and close and allow access to the swing gate when the front door is open. The cabinet is adapted to be mounted with respect to a raised floor, drop ceiling, or a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Mark E. Martich, Lars R. Larsen, Stewart A. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20080023212
    Abstract: Assemblies and methods for mounting a patch panel rack to a cable management pathway are provided. A typical assembly includes a patch panel rack adapted to host a plurality of ports. The patch panel rack is mounted onto two mounting brackets. The mounting brackets are mounted onto a cable management pathway. A cable management pathway is typically a wire raceway or a ladder rack. A waterfall adapted to guide telecommunication cables to desired destinations and also maintain a desired bend radius, is connected to a front face of the patch panel rack. The patch panel rack and the mounting brackets typically define a plurality of apertures adapted to adjustably mount each component respectively. In an exemplary embodiment, the patch panel rack and the mounting brackets define a substantially vertical slot adapted to adjustably mount each component respectively. U bolts are typically used to structurally secure the mounting bracket to the cable management pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Lars R. Larsen, Stewart A. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20080017760
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for assemblies and methods for mounting a patch panel rack to a wire cable management pathway. In an exemplary assembly, a waterfall base is mounted with respect to and in between a pair of mounting brackets. Each of the pair of mounting brackets includes a support surface defining a top portion and a bottom portion, a front side surface and a rear side surface. The top portion associated with the support surface includes at least one upwardly extending wire cable management pathway mounting feature adapted to securely mount the pair of mounting brackets with respect to a wire cable management pathway. At least one of either the front side surface or the rear side surface associated with the bracket are adapted to host a plurality of ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Lars R. Larsen, Stewart A. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20070184712
    Abstract: A curved or arcuate patch panel is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The patch panel includes an elongated patch panel element having a predominantly curved length extent and exhibiting a peak region, preferably located at the center of the patch panel. The patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the elongated patch panel element, and that define a mounting face for the patch panel. Optionally, the flange members further define an extension arm that is intermediate to the mounting face and the elongated patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the elongated patch panel element relative to the rack/console when the patch panel is mounted thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Martich, Stewart Levesque
  • Patent number: 7225586
    Abstract: A methods for mounting, opening, closing and releasing a door assembly relative to a mounting structure employ a first structure that defines at least one elongated guide channel and a latching subassembly that is adapted to be mounted with respect to the foregoing guide channel and to rotate with respect thereto. Rotation of the latching subassembly with respect to the guide channel allows a latching region, e.g., a V-shaped latching region, to move between a first position (wherein the latching region is adapted to receive the mounting structure) and a second position (wherein the latching region cannot receive the mounting structure). In the second position, the latching region (in combination with the guide channel) is structured to capture the mounting structure (e.g., a projection associated with a cable management system) therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stewart A. Levesque, Lars R. Larsen
  • Patent number: 7207835
    Abstract: An angled patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The angled patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The angled patch panel includes first and second patch panel elements that are angularly oriented with respect to each other. The transition from the first patch panel element to the second patch panel element is generally achieved in an apex region. The angled patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the first and second patch panel elements. Each of the flange members define a mounting face and an extension arm that is intermediate the mounting face and the patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the angled patch panel relative to the rack/console when the angled patch panel is mounted thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stewart A. Levesque, Lars R. Larsen, Adam Murano, Gregg J. Lafontaine
  • Publication number: 20060243680
    Abstract: Rack systems are provided for use in mounting or positioning of electronic components and other equipment. The disclosed rack systems that are seismically sound and adapted for packaging/shipment in a disassembled condition. The rack systems include at least one upright, a base assembly and a top frame assembly. The base assembly includes a base unit, at least one internal upright brace and at least one external upright brace. The base assembly defines a bounded region for receipt of an upright. Similarly, the top frame assembly defines a bounded region for receipt of the opposite end of the upright. When assembled at a desired location, the disclosed rack systems comply with applicable seismic-related design and performance parameters, including specifically the Zone 4 standard, and accommodate desirable cable management functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Stewart Levesque, Lars Larsen
  • Publication number: 20060086054
    Abstract: Methods for mounting, opening, closing and releasing a door assembly relative to a mounting structure employ a first structure that defines at least one elongated guide channel and a latching subassembly that is adapted to be mounted with respect to the foregoing guide channel(s) and to rotate with respect thereto. Rotation of the latching subassembly with respect to the guide channel(s) allows a latching region, e.g., a V-shaped latching region, to move between a first position (wherein the latching region is adapted to receive the mounting structure) and a second position (wherein the latching region cannot receive the mounting structure). In the second position, the latching region (in combination with the guide channel) is structured to capture the mounting structure (e.g., a projection associated with a cable management system) therewithin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Stewart Levesque, Lars Larsen
  • Patent number: 7026553
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided that facilitates routing of cables from a rack, frame or cabinet. The cable management system may be mounted in a vertical or a horizontal orientation, and generally includes a wire cage assembly and at least one cable guide mounted to the wire cage assembly. The wire cage assembly is fabricated from vertical and horizontal wires, such that open regions are positioned for advantageous interaction with the disclosed cable guide. The cable guide generally includes an elongated member, a plurality of projection arms extending from the elongated member; and at least one L-shaped latching member extending from the elongated member. The cable guide advantageously mounts to the wire cage assembly through a latching mechanism that interacts with the back wall of the wire cage assembly. A method for mounting the cable guide(s) to the wire cage assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stewart A. Levesque, Lars R. Larsen
  • Patent number: 6971909
    Abstract: An angled patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The angled patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The angled patch panel includes first and second patch panel elements that are angularly oriented with respect to each other. The transition from the first patch panel element to the second patch panel element is generally achieved in an apex region. The angled patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the first and second patch panel elements. Each of the flange members define a mounting face and an extension arm that is intermediate the mounting face and the patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the angled patch panel relative to the rack/console when the angled patch panel is mounted thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stewart A. Levesque, Lars R. Larsen
  • Patent number: 6968647
    Abstract: Mechanisms for mounting, opening, closing and releasing a door assembly relative to a mounting structure employ a first structure that defines at least one elongated guide channel and a latching subassembly that is adapted to be mounted with respect to the foregoing guide channel and to rotate with respect thereto. Rotation of the latching subassembly with respect to the guide channel allows a latching region, e.g., a V-shaped latching region, to move between a first position (wherein the latching region is adapted to receive the mounting structure) and a second position (wherein the latching region cannot receive the mounting structure). In the second position, the latching region (in combination with the guide channel) is structured to capture the mounting structure (e.g., a projection associated with a cable management system) therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventors: Stewart A. Levesque, Lars R. Larsen
  • Patent number: 6946605
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided that facilitates routing of cables from a rack, frame or cabinet. The cable management system may be mounted in a vertical or a horizontal orientation, and generally includes a wire cage assembly and at least one cable guide mounted to the wire cage assembly. The wire cage assembly is fabricated from vertical and horizontal wires, such that open regions are positioned for advantageous interaction with the disclosed cable guide. The cable guide generally includes an elongated member, a plurality of projection arms extending from the elongated member; and at least one L-shaped latching member extending from the elongated member. The cable guide advantageously mounts to the wire cage assembly through a latching mechanism that interacts with the back wall of the wire cage assembly. A method for mounting the cable guide(s) to the wire cage assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stewart A. Levesque, Lars R. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20050185912
    Abstract: An angled patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The angled patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The angled patch panel includes first and second patch panel elements that are angularly oriented with respect to each other. The transition from the first patch panel element to the second patch panel element is generally achieved in an apex region. The angled patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the first and second patch panel elements. Each of the flange members define a mounting face and an extension arm that is intermediate the mounting face and the patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the angled patch panel relative to the rack/console when the angled patch panel is mounted thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Stewart Levesque, Lars Larsen
  • Publication number: 20050142932
    Abstract: An angled patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The angled patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The angled patch panel includes first and second patch panel elements that are angularly oriented with respect to each other. The transition from the first patch panel element to the second patch panel element is generally achieved in an apex region. The angled patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the first and second patch panel elements. Each of the flange members define a mounting face and an extension arm that is intermediate the mounting face and the patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the angled patch panel relative to the rack/console when the angled patch panel is mounted thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Stewart Levesque, Lars Larsen
  • Publication number: 20050142910
    Abstract: An angled patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The angled patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The angled patch panel includes first and second patch panel elements that are angularly oriented with respect to each other. The transition from the first patch panel element to the second patch panel element is generally achieved in an apex region. The angled patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the first and second patch panel elements. Each of the flange members define a mounting face and an extension arm that is intermediate the mounting face and the patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the angled patch panel relative to the rack/console when the angled patch panel is mounted thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Stewart Levesque, Lars Larsen, Adam Murano, Gregg Lafontaine
  • Publication number: 20050115152
    Abstract: Mechanisms for mounting, opening, closing and releasing a door assembly relative to a mounting structure are provided. The mechanisms employ a first structure that defines at least one elongated guide channel and a latching subassembly that is adapted to be mounted with respect to the foregoing guide channel(s) and to rotate with respect thereto. Rotation of the latching assembly with respect to the guide channel(s) allows a latching region, e.g., a V-shaped latching region, to move between a first position (wherein the latching region is adapted to receive a mounting structure) and a second position (wherein the latching region cannot receive a mounting structure). In the second position, the latching region (in combination with the guide channel) is structured to capture a mounting structure (e.g., a projection associated with a cable management system) therewithin. Methods for use of the door assembly and latching subassembly are provided, as well as particular utilities thereof, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Stewart Levesque, Lars Larsen
  • Publication number: 20050115736
    Abstract: A cable management system is provided that facilitates routing of cables from a rack, frame or cabinet. The cable management system may be mounted in a vertical or a horizontal orientation, and generally includes a wire cage assembly and at least one cable guide mounted to the wire cage assembly. The wire cage assembly is fabricated from vertical and horizontal wires, such that open regions are positioned for advantageous interaction with the disclosed cable guide. The cable guide generally includes an elongated member, a plurality of projection arms extending from the elongated member; and at least one L-shaped latching member extending from the elongated member. The cable guide advantageously mounts to the wire cage assembly through a latching mechanism that interacts with the back wall of the wire cage assembly. A method for mounting the cable guide(s) to the wire cage assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Stewart Levesque, Lars Larsen
  • Patent number: D555641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stewart A. Levesque, Lars R. Larsen