Patents by Inventor Thomas Tinucci
Thomas Tinucci 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: 7668433Abstract: A telecommunications cable management system includes trough elements including a planar top surface and sides for cable routing and management. The trough elements are made from separate parts assembled together with a mating arrangement. The mating arrangement allows assembly of the system on site, such as by snapping the parts together. The trough elements are then assembled together to form the cable management system.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Yilmaz Bayazit, Derek Sayres, Thomas Tinucci, David E. Rapp
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Patent number: 7440669Abstract: A thermal protection device for a fiber optic cable includes a loop formed on the cable and a plurality of sub-units within the cable removed from an outer jacket. A circumferential cut is made through an outer jacket of each sub-unit. A tube is placed about the cut in each sub-unit. A carrier is positioned about each of the tubes and each sub-unit including a circumferential cut. A fiber optic system includes a thermal protection device for sub-units of a fiber optic cable within a frame. A method of providing thermal protection for a fiber optic cable. A kit for providing thermal protection to telecommunications cables.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Tinucci
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Patent number: 7394964Abstract: A dust for use with a ruggedized fiber optic connector including a fiber optic adapter. The dust plug provides enhanced sealing for the ruggedized connector when an optical fiber cable is not attached. The dust plug engages the ruggedized connector in a manner similar to a mating fiber connector which may be mounted to a fiber optic cable. The dust plug may include a threaded cap and a keyed insert rotatably mounted to the insert.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Tinucci, Keith Nelson
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Publication number: 20080069512Abstract: A drawer slide having first and second rails interconnected by a center rail. The center rail includes a spool configured to provide half-speed travel of the center rail relative to the travel of the first rail. The drawer slide is configured for use with a drawer assembly having a drawer and a chassis. The drawer assembly further includes a radius limiter secured to the center rail. The radius limiter travels at half-speed relative to the drawer. The radius limiter also automatically rotates relative to the travel of the drawer. The chassis includes sides including threaded backing plates, and mounting brackets. The mounting brackets include tri-lobed holes for receipt of a reciprocally shaped washer and a fastener for mounting the brackets to the chassis sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Kathleen Barnes, Justin Horton, Thomas Tinucci, Thomas Barnes
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Publication number: 20080063350Abstract: An optical fiber cable management panel is provided with slideable drawers and structure within the drawers for cable management and/or connection to other devices. Tray inserts drop into the drawers to provide the appropriate management and connection devices. A movable take-up mechanism manages the cable entering and exiting the drawers at side openings. Stackable pivoting storage trays on the tray insert include a detent arrangement for holding each tray in a pivoted access position. The tray inserts further include a front key, and a back tab mounting arrangement for mounting the tray inserts to the drawers, and side radius limiters including notches for extending over raised portions of the drawer. The take-up mechanism includes a U-shaped trough section and cable retention tabs. A control mechanism is provided for controlling movement of the take-up mechanism relative to the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Steven Trebesch, Thomas Tinucci, Joel Douglas, John Holman, Trevor Smith, Paul Lance
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Publication number: 20080019644Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber optic connector holder sized to fit within an opening for mounting a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector holder is configured to permit a fiber optic connector with a dust cap positioned about a ferrule and a polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule to be inserted within and releasably held by the connector holder. The present invention further relates to a system for holding fiber optic connectors including a fiber optic connector holder mounted within an opening in a bulkhead for mounting a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector holder is configured to receive a fiber optic connector with a dust cap mounted about a ferrule and polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule. The present invention also relates to a method of holding an optical fiber connector to a bulkhead, when the fiber optic connector includes a dust cap mounted about a ferrule and a polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Trevor Smith, Thomas Tinucci, Cindy Walters, James Conroy, Joel Douglas, Kathleen Barnes, Marlon Holmquist
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Publication number: 20070177847Abstract: A cable clip includes a housing defining an open space and outer grooves about the housing for mounting the cable clip into a mounting opening, the inner edge of the housing including trumpet flares around the edges of the ends and side to provide bend radius protection for cables passing through the clip and a gate closing off the open sided space. The gate may be attached to the housing by a living hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Thomas Tinucci, John Holman
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Publication number: 20070140642Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2007Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Thomas Tinucci, Matthew Ferris
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Patent number: 7221832Abstract: A thermal protection device for a fiber optic cable includes a loop formed on the cable and a plurality of sub-units within the cable removed from an outer jacket. A circumferential cut is made through an outer jacket of each sub-unit. A tube is placed about the cut in each sub-unit. A carrier is positioned about each of the tubes and each sub-unit including a circumferential cut. A fiber optic system includes a thermal protection device for sub-units of a fiber optic cable within a frame. A method of providing thermal protection for a fiber optic cable. A kit for providing thermal protection to telecommunications cables.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Tinucci
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Publication number: 20070098347Abstract: A drawer slide having first and second rails interconnected by a center rail. The center rail includes a spool configured to provide half-speed travel of the center rail relative to the travel of the first rail. The drawer slide is configured for use with a drawer assembly having a drawer and a chassis. The drawer assembly further includes a radius limiter secured to the center rail. The radius limiter travels at half-speed relative to the drawer. The radius limiter also automatically rotates relative to the travel of the drawer. The chassis includes sides including threaded backing plates, and mounting brackets. The mounting brackets include tri-lobed holes for receipt of a reciprocally shaped washer and a fastener for mounting the brackets to the chassis sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Kathleen Barnes, Justin Horton, Thomas Tinucci, Thomas Barnes
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Publication number: 20070098341Abstract: A thermal protection device for a fiber optic cable includes a loop formed on the cable and a plurality of sub-units within the cable removed from an outer jacket. A circumferential cut is made through an outer jacket of each sub-unit. A tube is placed about the cut in each sub-unit. A carrier is positioned about each of the tubes and each sub-unit including a circumferential cut. A fiber optic system includes a thermal protection device for sub-units of a fiber optic cable within a frame. A method of providing thermal protection for a fiber optic cable. A kit for providing thermal protection to telecommunications cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Tinucci
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Publication number: 20070058918Abstract: An optical fiber cable management panel is provided with slideable drawers and structure within the drawers for cable management and/or connection to other devices. Tray inserts drop into the drawers to provide the appropriate management and connection devices. A movable take-up mechanism manages the cable entering and exiting the drawers at side openings. Stackable pivoting storage trays on the tray insert include a detent arrangement for holding each tray in a pivoted access position. The tray inserts further include a front key, and a back tab mounting arrangement for mounting the tray inserts to the drawers, and side radius limiters including notches for extending over raised portions of the drawer. The take-up mechanism includes a U-shaped trough section and cable retention tabs. A control mechanism is provided for controlling movement of the take-up mechanism relative to the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Steven Trebesch, Thomas Tinucci, Joel Douglas, John Holman, Trevor Smith, Paul Lance
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Publication number: 20070031103Abstract: A dust for use with a ruggedized fiber optic connector including a fiber optic adapter. The dust plug provides enhanced sealing for the ruggedized connector when an optical fiber cable is not attached. The dust plug engages the ruggedized connector in a manner similar to a mating fiber connector which may be mounted to a fiber optic cable. The dust plug may include a threaded cap and a keyed insert rotatably mounted to the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Thomas Tinucci, Keith Nelson
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Publication number: 20060193588Abstract: A fiber access terminal includes a drop cable side and a distribution cable side. The sides are separated by a frame to which a variety of cable management and cable connection components may be mounted. Optical fibers are routed from drop and distribution cables through a plurality of routing paths to splice trays for connection to other optical fibers. A protective cover over the distribution side of the frame is included.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: Daniel Mertesdorf, Thomas Tinucci
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Publication number: 20060193590Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications frame is provided including panels having front and rear termination locations, the panels positioned on left and right sides of the frame. The frame includes vertical access for the rear cables. The frame further includes left and right vertical cable guides for the front patch cables. The frame further includes cable storage spools for the patch cables. The frame includes a horizontal passage linking the left and right panels and the cable guides. A portion of the frame defines splice tray holders and a central passage from the splice tray holders to the rear sides of the left and right panels. From a front of each panel, access to a rear of the panel is provided by the hinged panels. Alternatively, the panels can form connector modules with front termination locations and rear connection locations for connecting to the rear cables. The modules can house couplers, such as splitters, combiners, and wave division multiplexers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Curtis Puetz, Gary Dusterhoft, David Rapp, Troy Veitenheimer, Thomas Tinucci, Matthew Holmberg
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Publication number: 20060045440Abstract: A thermal protection device for a fiber optic cable includes a loop formed on the cable and a plurality of sub-units within the cable removed from an outer jacket. A circumferential cut is made through an outer jacket of each sub-unit. A tube is placed about the cut in each sub-unit. A carrier is positioned about each of the tubes and each sub-unit including a circumferential cut. A fiber optic system includes a thermal protection device for sub-units of a fiber optic cable within a frame. A method of providing thermal protection for a fiber optic cable. A kit for providing thermal protection to telecommunications cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2004Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventor: Thomas Tinucci
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Publication number: 20060008235Abstract: A cable clip includes a housing defining an open space and outer grooves about the housing for mounting the cable clip into a mounting opening, the inner edge of the housing including trumpet flares around the edges of the ends and side to provide bend radius protection for cables passing through the clip and a gate closing off the open sided space. The gate may be attached to the housing by a living hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Krampotich, Thomas Tinucci, John Holman
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Publication number: 20050213921Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Daniel Mertesdorf, Trevor Smith, Keith Nelson, Erik Gronvall, Paula Rudenick, Thomas Tinucci, Matthew Ferris
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Publication number: 20050025444Abstract: A drawer slide having first and second rails interconnected by a center rail. The center rail includes a spool configured to provide half-speed travel of the center rail relative to the travel of the first rail. The drawer slide is configured for use with a drawer assembly having a drawer and a chassis. The drawer assembly further includes a radius limiter secured to the center rail. The radius limiter travels at half-speed relative to the drawer. The radius limiter also automatically rotates relative to the travel of the drawer. The chassis includes sides including threaded backing plates, and mounting brackets. The mounting brackets include tri-lobed holes for receipt of a reciprocally shaped washer and a fastener for mounting the brackets to the chassis sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2003Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Kathleen Barnes, Justin Horton, Thomas Tinucci, Thomas Barnes
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Patent number: 6850685Abstract: The present invention relates to a module for terminating and connecting optical fiber telecommunications cables including connection locations located on a bulkhead pivotably mounted to an open front of a housing. The bulkhead also includes a cable management structure which moves with the bulkhead as the bulkhead pivots. The module may be mounted to a telecommunications equipment rack directly mounting locations on vertical supports of the rack Alternatively, the module may be mounted to a telecommunications equipment rack in concert with a cable slack storage structure which also fits between the vertical supports of the rack and which provides a mounting location for mounting the module. A plurality of modules may be mounted to the telecommunications equipment rack and cable guides mounted to the side of each module cooperate to define a vertical cable channel for directing telecommunications cables to a and from each of the modules mounted to the rack.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Tinucci, Wayne Giesen