Patents by Inventor Tory Allen Klavuhn
Tory Allen Klavuhn 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: 20170160505Abstract: Fiber optic equipment that supports independently translatable fiber optic modules and/or fiber optic equipment trays containing one or more fiber optic modules is disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more fiber optic modules are disposed in a plurality of independently translatable fiber optic equipment trays which are received in a tray guide system. In this manner, each fiber optic equipment tray is independently translatable within the guide system. One or more fiber optic modules may also be disposed in one or more module guides disposed in the fiber optic equipment trays to allow each fiber optic module to translate independently of other fiber optic modules in the same fiber optic equipment tray. In other embodiments, a plurality of fiber optic modules are disposed in a module guide system disposed in the fiber optic equipment that translate independently of other fiber optic modules disposed within the module guide system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, JR., Tory Allen Klavuhn, Juan Garcia Martinez, Elmer Mariano Juarez, Manuel Alejandro Lopez Sanchez, Juan Miguel Gonzalez Covarrubias
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Publication number: 20170153398Abstract: Disclosed are optical plug connectors that can be converted from a first mating interface to a second mating interface that is different than the first mating interface. The optical plug connector comprises a plug body, a shroud, a ferrule and a first coupling member for securing the optical plug connector. The shroud comprises a first mating interface configuration that may be removed and replaced with a shroud having a second mating interface configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Brandon Duvall Compton, Tory Allen Klavuhn, Hieu Vinh Tran
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Publication number: 20170131506Abstract: Fiber optic equipment that supports independently translatable fiber optic modules and/or fiber optic equipment trays containing one or more fiber optic modules is disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more fiber optic modules are disposed in a plurality of independently translatable fiber optic equipment trays which are received in a tray guide system. In this manner, each fiber optic equipment tray is independently translatable within the guide system. One or more fiber optic modules may also be disposed in one or more module guides disposed in the fiber optic equipment trays to allow each fiber optic module to translate independently of other fiber optic modules in the same fiber optic equipment tray. In other embodiments, a plurality of fiber optic modules are disposed in a module guide system disposed in the fiber optic equipment that translate independently of other fiber optic modules disposed within the module guide system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, JR., Tory Allen Klavuhn, Juan Garcia Martinez, Elmer Mariano Juarez, Manuel Alejandro Lopez Sanchez, Juan Miguel Gonzalez Covarrubias
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Publication number: 20170131505Abstract: Fiber optic equipment that supports independently translatable fiber optic modules and/or fiber optic equipment trays containing one or more fiber optic modules is disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more fiber optic modules are disposed in a plurality of independently translatable fiber optic equipment trays which are received in a tray guide system. In this manner, each fiber optic equipment tray is independently translatable within the guide system. One or more fiber optic modules may also be disposed in one or more module guides disposed in the fiber optic equipment trays to allow each fiber optic module to translate independently of other fiber optic modules in the same fiber optic equipment tray. In other embodiments, a plurality of fiber optic modules are disposed in a module guide system disposed in the fiber optic equipment that translate independently of other fiber optic modules disposed within the module guide system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, JR., Tory Allen Klavuhn, Juan Garcia Martinez, Elmer Mariano Juarez, Manuel Alejandro Lopez Sanchez, Juan Miguel Gonzalez Covarrubias
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Publication number: 20170131504Abstract: Fiber optic equipment that supports independently translatable fiber optic modules and/or fiber optic equipment trays containing one or more fiber optic modules is disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more fiber optic modules are disposed in a plurality of independently translatable fiber optic equipment trays which are received in a tray guide system. In this manner, each fiber optic equipment tray is independently translatable within the guide system. One or more fiber optic modules may also be disposed in one or more module guides disposed in the fiber optic equipment trays to allow each fiber optic module to translate independently of other fiber optic modules in the same fiber optic equipment tray. In other embodiments, a plurality of fiber optic modules are disposed in a module guide system disposed in the fiber optic equipment that translate independently of other fiber optic modules disposed within the module guide system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, JR., Tory Allen Klavuhn, Juan Garcia Martinez, Elmer Mariano Juarez, Manuel Alejandro Lopez Sanchez, Juan Miguel Gonzalez Covarrubias
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Publication number: 20170131508Abstract: Fiber optic equipment that supports independently translatable fiber optic modules and/or fiber optic equipment trays containing one or more fiber optic modules is disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more fiber optic modules are disposed in a plurality of independently translatable fiber optic equipment trays which are received in a tray guide system. In this manner, each fiber optic equipment tray is independently translatable within the guide system. One or more fiber optic modules may also be disposed in one or more module guides disposed in the fiber optic equipment trays to allow each fiber optic module to translate independently of other fiber optic modules in the same fiber optic equipment tray. In other embodiments, a plurality of fiber optic modules are disposed in a module guide system disposed in the fiber optic equipment that translate independently of other fiber optic modules disposed within the module guide system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, JR., Tory Allen Klavuhn, Juan Garcia Martinez, Elmer Mariano Juarez, Manuel Alejandro Lopez Sanchez, Juan Miguel Gonzalez Covarrubias
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Patent number: 9285556Abstract: A hybrid cable assembly includes a hybrid cable, tether tubes, and an overmold. The hybrid cable includes both electrical-conductor and fiber-optic elements. The tethers receive a subset of the elements from the hybrid cable at a transition location in the form of a chamber, and the overmold surrounds the transition location. The overmold is elongate, flexible, and has a low profile configured to pass through narrow ducts.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLCInventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Mark Edward Conner, Tory Allen Klavuhn, Lars Kristian Nielsen
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Publication number: 20140355941Abstract: A hybrid cable assembly includes a hybrid cable, tether tubes, and an overmold. The hybrid cable includes both electrical-conductor and fiber-optic elements. The tethers receive a subset of the elements from the hybrid cable at a transition location in the form of a chamber, and the overmold surrounds the transition location. The overmold is elongate, flexible, and has a low profile configured to pass through narrow ducts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Mark Edward Conner, Tory Allen Klavuhn, Lars Kristian Nielsen
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Patent number: 8842954Abstract: A hybrid cable assembly includes a hybrid cable, tether tubes, and an overmold. The hybrid cable includes both electrical-conductor and fiber-optic elements. The tethers receive a subset of the elements from the hybrid cable at a transition location in the form of a chamber, and the overmold surrounds the transition location. The overmold is elongate, flexible, and has a low profile configured to pass through narrow ducts.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Mark Edward Conner, Tory Allen Klavuhn, Lars Kristian Nielsen
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Publication number: 20140161395Abstract: Fiber optic cable assemblies having a preconnectorized hardened connector on at least one end of a fiber optic cable that includes a subunit cable surrounded by an upjacketed portion having strength components and method for making are disclosed. The subunit cable has the optical fiber and a plurality of tensile yarns disposed within a subunit jacket. The hardened connector is attached to the optical fiber at a first end and strain-relieves at least some of the plurality of tensile yarns and the strength components. The cable assembly may also include a non-hardened connector on the second end of the optical fiber along with an optional pulling grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Tory Allen Klavuhn, Bao Duy Nguyen, Lars Kristian Nielsen, Hieu Vinh Tran
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Publication number: 20140078635Abstract: A surge protection apparatus for a power cable assembly is disclosed. The surge protection apparatus is located in-line with the power cable and may be integrated into or be a separate component from the power cable assembly and provide surge protection without the need to locate a surge protection device in a terminal. In this way, the terminal remains small and lightweight while the surge protection can be provided as needed. The apparatus may be used for power-only assemblies as well as hybrid power/fiber assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Mark Edward Conner, Tory Allen Klavuhn
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Publication number: 20130294735Abstract: A hybrid cable assembly includes a hybrid cable, tether tubes, and an overmold. The hybrid cable includes both electrical-conductor and fiber-optic elements. The tethers receive a subset of the elements from the hybrid cable at a transition location in the form of a chamber, and the overmold surrounds the transition location. The overmold is elongate, flexible, and has a low profile configured to pass through narrow ducts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Mark Edward Conner, Tory Allen Klavuhn, Lars Kristian Nielsen
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Publication number: 20130251326Abstract: Fiber optic equipment that supports independently translatable fiber optic modules and/or fiber optic equipment trays containing one or more fiber optic modules is disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more fiber optic modules are disposed in a plurality of independently translatable fiber optic equipment trays which are received in a tray guide system. In this manner, each fiber optic equipment tray is independently translatable within the guide system. One or more fiber optic modules may also be disposed in one or more module guides disposed in the fiber optic equipment trays to allow each fiber optic module to translate independently of other fiber optic modules in the same fiber optic equipment tray. In other embodiments, a plurality of fiber optic modules are disposed in a module guide system disposed in the fiber optic equipment that translate independently of other fiber optic modules disposed within the module guide system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, JR., Tory Allen Klavuhn, Juan Garcia Martinez, Elmer Mariano Juarez, Manuel Alejandro Lopez Sanchez, Juan Miguel Gonzalez Covarrubias
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Publication number: 20130216185Abstract: Ferrule assemblies and fiber optic connectors that are easily transformable from a female configuration to a male configuration or vice-versa by the craft are disclosed. The ferrule assemblies and/or fiber optic connectors are used with a guide pin keeper that is easily and quickly installed or removed from the ferrule assembly/connector during manufacturing or post-manufacturing process by the craft. The guide pin keeper is installable and/or removable from the ferrule assembly in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the ferrule assembly without having to disassemble the ferrule boot from the ferrule. Moreover, the guide pin keeper allows installation of the guide pins from the front side of the ferrule. Thus, the guide pin keeper and/or guide pins can easily and quickly be installed or removed during the manufacturing process or in the field by the craft for transforming the ferrule assembly or connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Tory Allen Klavuhn, Thomas Theuerkorn
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Patent number: 7787737Abstract: A fiber optic dust cap assembly for protecting fiber optic components is provided. The protected fiber optic components may include fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors. The fiber optic dust cap assembly includes a plurality of dust caps each coupled to a lanyard. Each of the plurality of dust caps is configured for insertion into a fiber optic component. The lanyard is configured to facilitate management of the dust caps. The lanyard is also configured to facilitate removal of the dust caps from the fiber optic components. Each of the dust caps among the plurality of dust caps may be removed by pulling on the lanyard. The lanyard may also facilitate removal of each of the plurality of dust caps in one pulling action. Additionally, by the plurality of dust caps being connected to the lanyard, the plurality of dust caps coupled to the lanyard remain together after removal.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, Jr., Tory Allen Klavuhn, Clyde Benton Mabry, III
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Publication number: 20100129043Abstract: A fiber optic dust cap assembly for protecting fiber optic components is provided. The protected fiber optic components may include fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors. The fiber optic dust cap assembly includes a plurality of dust caps each coupled to a lanyard. Each of the plurality of dust caps is configured for insertion into a fiber optic component. The lanyard is configured to facilitate management of the dust caps. The lanyard is also configured to facilitate removal of the dust caps from the fiber optic components. Each of the dust caps among the plurality of dust caps may be removed by pulling on the lanyard. The lanyard may also facilitate removal of each of the plurality of dust caps in one pulling action. Additionally, by the plurality of dust caps being connected to the lanyard, the plurality of dust caps coupled to the lanyard remain together after removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, JR., Tory Allen Klavuhn, Clyde Benton Mabry, III