Patents by Inventor Wilfred J. Courchaine

Wilfred J. Courchaine 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: 11892699
    Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable and a cable mounting clamp. The cable mounting clamp includes a base removably connectable to a surface. The base may include a tab removably insertable into an aperture defined in the surface and a lock releasably connectable to the surface. The base further includes an outer body which defines an inner channel and a support ramp disposed within the inner channel, the inner channel extending along a longitudinal axis. The cable mounting clamp further includes a cap connectable to the base to further define the inner channel therebetween. The cable mounting clamp further includes a roller tube disposed within the inner channel and rotatably mounted on the support ramp, the roller tube rotatable about the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Shirley Ball
  • Publication number: 20220326465
    Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable and a cable mounting clamp. The cable mounting clamp includes a base removably connectable to a surface. The base may include a tab removably insertable into an aperture defined in the surface and a lock releasably connectable to the surface. The base further includes an outer body which defines an inner channel and a support ramp disposed within the inner channel, the inner channel extending along a longitudinal axis. The cable mounting clamp further includes a cap connectable to the base to further define the inner channel therebetween. The cable mounting clamp further includes a roller tube disposed within the inner channel and rotatably mounted on the support ramp, the roller tube rotatable about the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Shirley Ball
  • Patent number: 11402597
    Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable and a cable mounting clamp. The cable mounting clamp includes a base removably connectable to a surface. The base may include a tab removably insertable into an aperture defined in the surface and a lock releasably connectable to the surface. The base further includes an outer body which defines an inner channel and a support ramp disposed within the inner channel, the inner channel extending along a longitudinal axis. The cable mounting clamp further includes a cap connectable to the base to further define the inner channel therebetween. The cable mounting clamp further includes a roller tube disposed within the inner channel and rotatably mounted on the support ramp, the roller tube rotatable about the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Shirley Ball
  • Publication number: 20200379201
    Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable and a cable mounting clamp. The cable mounting clamp includes a base removably connectable to a surface. The base may include a tab removably insertable into an aperture defined in the surface and a lock releasably connectable to the surface. The base further includes an outer body which defines an inner channel and a support ramp disposed within the inner channel, the inner channel extending along a longitudinal axis. The cable mounting clamp further includes a cap connectable to the base to further define the inner channel therebetween. The cable mounting clamp further includes a roller tube disposed within the inner channel and rotatably mounted on the support ramp, the roller tube rotatable about the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Shirley Ball
  • Patent number: 10845542
    Abstract: Cable node transition assemblies are provided. A cable node transition assembly includes an outer nut extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end, the outer nut including an outer thread at the second end. The cable node transition assembly further includes a fiber optic cable. The cable node transition assembly further includes a cable positioning assembly connected to the outer nut and extending from the first end of the outer nut. A portion of the cable is disposed within the cable positioning assembly. The cable positioning assembly is operable to alternately fix the cable in a first position and a second position. In the first position the portion of the cable disposed within the cable positioning assembly extends along the longitudinal axis. In the second position the portion of the cable disposed within the cable positioning assembly extends away from the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, William Miller
  • Patent number: 10761285
    Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable and a cable mounting clamp. The cable mounting clamp includes a base removably connectable to a surface. The base may include a tab removably insertable into an aperture defined in the surface and a lock releasably connectable to the surface. The base further includes an outer body which defines an inner channel and a support ramp disposed within the inner channel, the inner channel extending along a longitudinal axis. The cable mounting clamp further includes a cap connectable to the base to further define the inner channel therebetween. The cable mounting clamp further includes a roller tube disposed within the inner channel and rotatably mounted on the support ramp, the roller tube rotatable about the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Shirley Ball
  • Patent number: 10718919
    Abstract: A cable adapter module includes a cable tray that holds a plurality of cables and an adapter tray removably attached to the cable tray. The adapter tray includes a plurality of adapters configured to connect the plurality of cables. The cable adapter module may also include a plurality of cable clips configured to secure the plurality of cables to the cable tray. The cable tray of the cable adapter module may also include a plurality of steps configured to hold the plurality of cables. The cable tray of the cable adapter module may also include a plurality of splice slots extending from the base wall towards the top of the cable tray, and at least one splice holder removably attached to the plurality of splice slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Steve Polidan, Phillip Turner, Matthew Johnston, Roger Vaughn
  • Patent number: 10613286
    Abstract: A cable adaptor case for sorting a first plurality of cables and adapting a plurality of types of cables comprising a cable tray for holding cables, an adaptor tray for adapting a first plurality of cables to a second plurality of cables, and a lid which is removably attached and hingably attached to the cable tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Steve Polidan, Phillip Turner, Matthew Johnston, Roger Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20190204522
    Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable and a cable mounting clamp. The cable mounting clamp includes a base removably connectable to a surface. The base may include a tab removably insertable into an aperture defined in the surface and a lock releasably connectable to the surface. The base further includes an outer body which defines an inner channel and a support ramp disposed within the inner channel, the inner channel extending along a longitudinal axis. The cable mounting clamp further includes a cap connectable to the base to further define the inner channel therebetween. The cable mounting clamp further includes a roller tube disposed within the inner channel and rotatably mounted on the support ramp, the roller tube rotatable about the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Shirley Ball
  • Publication number: 20190004267
    Abstract: A cable adapter module includes a cable tray that holds a plurality of cables and an adapter tray removably attached to the cable tray. The adapter tray includes a plurality of adapters configured to connect the plurality of cables. The cable adapter module may also include a plurality of cable clips configured to secure the plurality of cables to the cable tray. The cable tray of the cable adapter module may also include a plurality of steps configured to hold the plurality of cables. The cable tray of the cable adapter module may also include a plurality of splice slots extending from the base wall towards the top of the cable tray, and at least one splice holder removably attached to the plurality of splice slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Steve Polidan, Phillip Turner, Matthew Johnston, Roger Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20180348462
    Abstract: A cable adaptor case for sorting a first plurality of cables and adapting a plurality of types of cables comprising a cable tray for holding cables, an adaptor tray for adapting a first plurality of cables to a second plurality of cables, and a lid which is removably attached and hingably attached to the cable tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Steve Polidan, Phillip Turner, Matthew Johnston, Roger Vaughn
  • Patent number: 10048460
    Abstract: A cable adaptor case for sorting a first plurality of cables and adapting a plurality of types of cables comprising a cable tray for holding cables, an adaptor tray for adapting a first plurality of cables to a second plurality of cables, and a lid which is removably attached and hingably attached to the cable tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Steve Polidan, Phillip Turner, Matthew Johnston, Roger Vaughn
  • Patent number: 9653825
    Abstract: A physical network plug, configured to attach to a registered jack (RJ)-style jack and also configured to be directly mountable to a circuit board, is provided. The plug includes a plurality of pin contacts extending from a front end thereof and configured to extend through and be electrically connected to a circuit board. Each of the pin contacts is electrically connected to a spade disposed within the plug. The plug further includes a pair of tabs, extending from the front end of the plug, and configured to extend through the circuit board from a rear side to a front side of the circuit board, and to clasp the front side of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Roger Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20160285181
    Abstract: A physical network plug, configured to attach to a registered jack (RJ)-style jack and also configured to be directly mountable to a circuit board, is provided. The plug includes a plurality of pin contacts extending from a front end thereof and configured to extend through and be electrically connected to a circuit board. Each of the pin contacts is electrically connected to a spade disposed within the plug. The plug further includes a pair of tabs, extending from the front end of the plug, and configured to extend through the circuit board from a rear side to a front side of the circuit board, and to clasp the front side of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. COURCHAINE, Roger VAUGHN
  • Patent number: 9274285
    Abstract: A fiber distribution cabinet comprises an outer shell having at least one door for accessing an interior thereof. A module support frame is located inside the outer shell. At least one input distribution module, having a plurality of input distribution connector adapters, is attached to the module support frame. The cabinet further includes at least one optical splitter module attached to the support frame. The optical splitter module has a plurality of splitter connector adapters. Also provided is a connector holder support frame carrying a plurality of removable connector holders for maintaining a multiplicity of output connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Anthony L. Nieves, Alexander Hartenburg
  • Publication number: 20150234142
    Abstract: A cable adaptor case for sorting a first plurality of cables and adapting a plurality of types of cables comprising a cable tray for holding cables, an adaptor tray for adapting a first plurality of cables to a second plurality of cables, and a lid which is removably attached and hingably attached to the cable tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Steve Polidan, Phillip Turner, Matthew Johnston, Roger Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20140029908
    Abstract: A fiber distribution cabinet comprises an outer shell having at least one door for accessing an interior thereof. A module support frame is located inside the outer shell. At least one input distribution module, having a plurality of input distribution connector adapters, is attached to the module support frame. The cabinet further includes at least one optical splitter module attached to the support frame. The optical splitter module has a plurality of splitter connector adapters. Also provided is a connector holder support frame carrying a plurality of removable connector holders for maintaining a multiplicity of output connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, Anthony L. Nieves, Alexander Hartenburg
  • Publication number: 20110293234
    Abstract: A cable storage unit is provided having an enclosure body having a first casing and a second casing which are moveably attached at conjoining sides for opening and closing the enclosure body, where a main storage area is provided within the enclosure body; a removable mounting plate which is removably mounted onto the first casing and mounted within the main storage area, the removable mounting plate having a front surface and a back surface, and, upon mounting the removable mounting plate onto the first casing, a cable storage area is formed between the back surface of the removable mounting plate and an inside surface of the first casing; and at least one cable management unit coupled to the back surface of the removable mounting plate and which is configured to secure at least one coil of cable to the removable mounting plate within the cable storage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence Srutkowski, Wilfred J. Courchaine, Roger Vaughn
  • Patent number: 4596275
    Abstract: A reinforced heddle frame slat and method are disclosed which includes a hollow frame slat in which a narrow slit (42) is first made in a bottom wall (38) of the frame slat. A pair of halves of material (44, 46) formed on each side of the slit are then folded back by a punch. The folded halves provide a double thick reinforcing wall around a periphery of a drive slot opening (A) which make the drive slot reinforced and safer to handle. The drive slot opening is dimensioned to receive a drive member (28) which makes a drive connection with a pushrod block (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Assignee: Steel Heddle Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Wilfred J. Courchaine, George W. Riebe