Splice Box And Surplus Fiber Storage/trays/organizers/ Carriers Patents (Class 385/135)
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Patent number: 10969554Abstract: A fiber optic tray system includes a tray. The tray includes a tray body, the tray body extending along a longitudinal axis between a front and a rear and extending along a lateral axis between a first side and a second side. The tray further includes a plurality of alignment rails, each of the plurality of alignment rails protruding from the tray body along a transverse axis. The tray further includes a plurality of retainer features disposed at the rear of the tray body. The fiber optic tray system further includes a fiber optic module, the fiber optic module including an outer housing and at least one retainment feature. The at least one retainment feature is interfaced with at least one of the plurality of retainer features to retain the fiber optic module on the tray.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Lou Guzzo
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Patent number: 10955634Abstract: A fiber optic splitter module includes a body including a front wall, a rear wall, and first and second side walls together at least partially defining an interior space. The first side wall includes a tongue extending longitudinally along the first side wall, and the second side wall includes a first groove that is complementary to the tongue. The fiber optic splitter module also includes an optical splitter positioned in the interior space, an input fiber extending through the front wall or the rear wall into the interior space and optically coupled to the optical splitter, and a plurality of output fibers extending through the front wall or the rear wall into the interior space and optically coupled to the optical splitter.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Kristine Alaina Johnson
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Patent number: 10948664Abstract: An optical connector assembly having an adapter with a first and second end. Either end can accept a connector with a removable, detachable and replaceable coupling nut that when removed, connector outer diameter is substantially reduced, thereby allowing said connector to be inserted through a conduit having an inner diameter substantially less than outer diameter of separable coupling nut.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.Inventors: Kazuyoshi Takano, Paul Newbury
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Patent number: 10942326Abstract: A cable storage wheel for communication cables is provided. The cable storage wheel has a channel that receives the communication cable and a plurality of cable tie features. The cable tie features are positioned for receipt of cable ties to secure the communication cable in the channel in a manner that minimizes or eliminates contact between the wire ties and the communication cable. In this manner, the cable storage wheel is configured and designed to encourage the user to wrap the wire ties around the storage wheel and, not the communication cable. The cable tie features are, in some embodiments, slots, notches, openings, channel supports, and any combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Emily Hope Herrington, Joshua Charles Wilson
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Patent number: 10935749Abstract: A guide tool device for an optical fiber or cord includes a tool base that mounts on an adhesive syringe. A cord guide head has a flat leading edge, a key removably insertable into a keyway in the tool base, a guide channel for guiding a fiber toward the leading edge, and a tube for receiving an adhesive. An opening in the guide channel communicates adhesive from the tube into the channel, for applying the adhesive along a fiber while it is guided toward the leading edge on the guide head. A fitting is arranged to connect in sealing relationship with a distal end of the syringe, and a flexible tubing is connected between the fitting and the other end of the tube on the cord guide head. When urged toward the distal end of the syringe, the adhesive is communicated into the guide channel in the cord guide head.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: OFS FITEL, LLCInventors: Kelvin B Bradley, John E George, Daniel Hendrickson, Willard C White, Roger A Vaughn
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Patent number: 10928585Abstract: Memory devices having electro-optical substrates are described herein. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a plurality of memories carried by an electro-optical substrate. The electro-optical substrate can include a circuit board and an optical routing layer on the circuit board. The memories can be (a) electrically coupled to the circuit board and (b) optically coupled to the optical routing layer. In some embodiments, the optical routing layer is a polymer waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Omar J. Bchir
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Patent number: 10928592Abstract: Splice housings for distributing large numbers of optical fiber splices. In some examples, the splice housings can be pivoted relative to each other. In some examples, the splice housings include flexible splice holders configured to hold multiple splices for a first subset of optical fibers while allowing passage of a second subset of optical fibers through the splice holder.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventor: Cyle D. Petersen
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Patent number: 10928591Abstract: A neck-hung operation tray includes a first operation tray in which a fusion splicer is mounted, and a second operation tray which is assembled with the first operation tray. The first operation tray includes an installation surface on which the fusion splicer is installed, and a pair of projecting parts disposed around the installation surface and having through holes, and first openings respectively disposed in the vicinity of the projecting parts in the installation surface. The second operation tray includes an operation surface, a second opening formed in the operation surface, and the engaging parts projecting outward from the second opening. The engaging parts are engaged with the first openings, and the projecting parts are accommodated in the second opening such that the fusion splicer is mounted on the installation surface and the top surfaces of the engaging parts.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: SEI OPTIFRONTIER CO., LTD.Inventors: Keitaro Koguchi, Yoshiyuki Nishizawa
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Patent number: 10906768Abstract: Technology is provided for a cable management spool assembly. The cable management spool assembly includes a spool and one or more arcuate covers. The spool includes a flange portion having a first side configured to confront a mounting surface and a second side opposite the first side. A drum portion extends from the second side of the flange portion and one or more latches extend away from the first side of the flange portion. The latches are positioned to engage one or more corresponding mounting features of the mounting surface. The arcuate covers are coupled to the spool and are pivotable between an open position where a cable may be wound on the drum portion and a closed position where the cable is retained on the drum portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventor: Jon Brian Ehlen
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Patent number: 10908375Abstract: An optical fiber distribution element (1810) includes a chassis (1820), an optical device (1900) mounted to the chassis (1820), the optical device (1900) including a plurality of cables (2134) extending from the optical device (1900) into the chassis (1820), and a cable management device (2110/2210) mounted to the chassis (1820).Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Inventors: Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans, Kristof Vastmans
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Patent number: 10895691Abstract: This invention discloses highly scalable and modular automated optical cross connect switch devices which exhibit low loss and scalability to high port counts. In particular, a device for the programmable interconnection of large numbers of optical fibers (100s-1000s) is provided, whereby a two-dimensional array of fiber optic connections is mapped in an ordered and rule-based fashion into a one-dimensional array with tensioned fiber optic circuit elements tracing substantially straight lines there between. Fiber optic elements are terminated in a stacked arrangement of flexible fiber optic circuit elements with a capacity to retain excess fiber lengths while maintaining an adequate bend radius. The combination of these elements partitions the switch volume into multiple independent, non-interfering zones, which retain their independence for arbitrary and unlimited numbers of reconfigurations.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: TELESCENT INC.Inventor: Anthony Stephen Kewitsch
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Patent number: 10877227Abstract: A closure (100) is configured to hold one or more termination arrangements (120) at which one or more connectorized ends of optical cables can be received. The closure (100) provides axial pull-out protection for the connectorized ends (142) of the optical cables (140). In certain implementations, the closure (100) provides axial pull-out protection for the connectorized ends (142) of optical cables (140) arranged in multiple layers within the closure (100). In certain implementations, the closure (100) provides axial pull-out protection for standard optical connectors (e.g., standard SC connectors, standard LC connectors, standard LX.5 connectors, standard MPO connectors, etc.). The axial pull-out protection can be in the form of a cover (130). Cable bend protection (136) may also be provided by the cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: David Jan Irma Van Baelen
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Patent number: 10871618Abstract: A connectivity appliance that can interconnect, optical fiber communication paths of one fiber density to optical fiber communication paths of a different density, for either breakout or aggregation functionality is provided. The connectivity appliance that can interconnect high density connectors, e.g., multi-fiber connectors, to a plurality of low density connectors, e.g., single fiber optic connectors. The connectivity appliance can determine the presence of connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance adapters, determine the characteristics of the cables and connectors inserted into the connectivity appliance and/or in close proximity to the connectivity appliance. Each connector on the connectivity appliances can have one or more associated indicators, e.g., LEDs, on either the front panel or the rear panel that is in close proximity to the relevant adapter and that provides visual indications associated with the connectors.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Fiber Mountain, Inc.Inventors: Mohammad H. Raza, Boby Joseph, David G. Stone, Aristito Lorenzo, Ronald M. Plante, Phuc Minh Ly, Robert O'Neil, John R. Lagana
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Patent number: 10871620Abstract: A slack storage bracket is configured to mount at an installation site. The slack storage bracket includes a slack storage structure configured to receive excess length of a cable. The slack storage bracket also includes a terminal mounting structure forward of the slack storage structure. A terminal can be mounted to the terminal mounting structure of the slack storage bracket, directly, with a terminal mounting bracket, and/or with a terminal adapter. The slack length can be managed within a slack management spool, which can be mounted at the slack storage structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas Marcouiller, Oscar Fernando Bran De León
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Patent number: 10866377Abstract: An enclosure (10) includes a base (38) defining a splice region (148) and a cover (40) coupled to the base (38) to move between a closed position and an open position. A plurality of ruggedized adapters (26) are on the cover (40), each adapter having an inner port (64) and an outer port (66). A removable module (32) is disposed on the cover (40), at least one input fiber (12) being routed from the splice region (148) of the base (38) to the removable module (32), wherein the at least one input fiber (12) is output from the module as a pigtail (28) having a connectorized end that is connected to an inner port (64) of a ruggedized adapter (26). A cable input location (16) receives an input cable (14/20) including at least one tube (138) surrounding at least one fiber (12) that carries the same signal as the at least one input fiber (12) being routed from the splice region (148) to the removable module (32). The input cable (14/20) is anchored to the base (38) at the cable input location (16).Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Bart Mattie Claessens, Dirk Kempeneers, Erwin Beckers, Peter Claes, Emilie De Groe, Ronnie Rosa Georges Liefsoens, Roel Modest Willy Bryon, Thierry Janssens
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Patent number: 10863251Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure having a door hingedly attached to a chassis. The chassis has a first through-hole configured to have at least one patching panel installed therein. A different enclosure, like the telecommunications enclosure, is mountable on the door. The door is rotatable relative to the chassis between closed and open positions when the different enclosure is mounted thereto. The door allows access to an interior of the chassis when the door is in the open position. The chassis and/or the door may have a second through-hole configured to allow a telecommunications cable connected to the at least one patching panel to pass therethrough and exit the interior of the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: Bryan Hudgens, Tony Yuen, Sean McCloud, Elizabeth G. Rasmussen
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Patent number: 10852488Abstract: A fiber optic drop terminal assembly includes a housing, a spool and a fiber optic distribution cable. The housing has a first exterior surface and an oppositely disposed second exterior surface. A plurality of ruggedized adapters is mounted on the first exterior surface of the housing. The ruggedized adapters include a first port accessible from outside the housing and a second port accessible from inside the housing. The spool is engaged with the second exterior surface and includes a drum portion. The fiber distribution cable is coiled around the drum portion. The distribution cable includes a first end and an oppositely disposed second end. The second end is disposed inside the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Trevor D. Smith, Raymond Hagen, Thomas G. LeBlanc, Thomas Marcouiller
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Patent number: 10845350Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a hydrogen sensor and a hydrogen sensor manufactured thereby. Specifically, the method according to the present invention includes a step of forming a self-assembled single layer on a stamp substrate provided with nanoline-patterned uneven parts; a step of depositing a metal thin film layer on the self-assembled single layer; a step of disposing the stamp substrate on a flexible sensor substrate so that a polymer layer formed on the sensor substrate and the metal thin film layer deposited on the uneven parts are brought into contact with each other; a step of transferring a metal nanoribbon array having nanogaps to the sensor substrate by performing pressure and heat treatment on the stamp substrate and removing the stamp substrate; and a step of forming first and second electrodes on both ends of the transferred metal nanoribbon array.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Inventors: Gunyoung Jung, Yusin Pak
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Patent number: 10845561Abstract: A fiber optic cassette includes a cassette body, the cassette body extending along a longitudinal axis between a front and a rear, extending along a lateral axis between a first side and a second side, and extending along a transverse axis between a bottom and a top. The fiber optic cassette further includes a plurality of fiber optic adapter apertures defined at the front of the cassette body. The fiber optic cassette further includes a side channel defined at the first side of the cassette body, the side channel including an entry aperture spaced from the rear of the cassette body along the longitudinal axis. The fiber optic cassette further includes a splice module receptacle defined in the cassette body.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: Wilfred Courchaine, Shirley Ball
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Patent number: 10837865Abstract: A wiring method of an optical fiber in a curved shape includes disposing a first guide member which guides the optical fiber on an outer peripheral side of a wiring path of the curved shape of the optical fiber, and imparting a predetermined bending to the optical fiber by bringing the optical fiber into contact with the first guide member.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Chonde Tei
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Patent number: 10830976Abstract: The present disclosure relates to splicing and termination trays, distribution frames, and fiber distribution terminals. One example splicing and termination tray includes a lower splice tray and an adapter panel that is disposed at a front end of the lower splice tray. The adapter panel is detachable from the lower splice tray. Strength of the adapter panel is greater than strength of a molded part structure. An adapter mounting hole is provided on the adapter panel. The adapter mounting hole is used to fasten adapters. A quantity of the adapters is the nth multiple of 12, where n is a natural number greater than or equal to 2.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Laichong Zhong, Yun Li, Anliang Yang, Wei Xiong
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Patent number: 10830977Abstract: A mounting system (700/900) for locking two pieces of telecommunications equipment (610/810) to prevent relative sliding therebetween and relative separation therebetween in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of the relative sliding includes a first locking feature (701/901) defined by a stud (702/902) with a stem portion (708/908) and a flange portion (710/910) having a larger profile than the stem portion (708/908) and a second locking feature (703/903) defined by a slot (704/904) with a receiver portion (712/912) and a retention portion (714/914). The receiver portion (712/912) is sized to accommodate the flange portion (710/910) of the stud (702/902) and the retention portion (714/914) is sized to accommodate the stem portion (708/908) but not the flange portion (710/910) of the stud (702/902).Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan Geens, Pieter Vermeulen, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans
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Patent number: 10830965Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network architecture that uses outside plant fan-out devices to distribute optical signals between fiber distribution hubs and multi-service terminals. The network architecture can also include collector boxes positioned at selected locations of the network architecture. Additionally, patching systems can be used in facilitating upgrading the capacity of the fiber optic network.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas G. LeBlanc, Bryan Kennedy, Erik J. Gronvall, Douglas C. Ellens
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Patent number: 10830528Abstract: A traveling harness system is provided for an appliance to maintain electrical connections between the appliance and a drawer, while allowing the drawer to move. Wiring harness guides formed in the drawer force the wiring harness to maintain a predictable and desirable loop radius to reduce stress on the wiring harness, which prevents the wiring harness from prematurely wearing.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Ronald E. Haltmeyer, Dean A. Martin, Guadalupe Antonio Sanchez, Jose Paulo Remor
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Patent number: 10823928Abstract: A patch panel may include a tray that is slidable between a retracted position and an extended position on tray supports and features for holding the tray in the retracted position and in the extended position. The patch panel may also include a cassette that is slidable on cassette supports, latches for engaging the cassette to block movement of the cassette and features for disengaging the latches.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: AFL Telecommuncations LLCInventor: Mark A. Vogel
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Patent number: 10816746Abstract: A fiber optic closure assembly includes a base having an opening for receiving an incoming fiber optic cable along a longitudinal axis. A perimeter shoulder extending outwardly from a substantially planar surface of the base. A housing is dimensioned for receipt on the base and has a cover that when joined to the base encloses a cavity. The housing includes a substantially planar wall with at least one opening therethrough parallel to the longitudinal axis and through which an associated bulkhead may be mounted to provide operative communication between an optical fiber operatively connected to the incoming fiber optic cable and an outgoing drop line.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Inventor: Steven E. Kaplan
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Patent number: 10819435Abstract: A fiber optic distribution terminal includes a cable spool rotatably disposed within an enclosure; an optical power splitter and a termination region carried by the cable spool; an optical cable deployable from the enclosure by rotating the cable spool by pulling on a connectorized end of the optical cable; and splitter pigtails extending between the optical power splitter and the termination region. One fiber of the optical cable extending between the connectorized end and the splitter input. The other fibers of the optical cable extend to a multi-fiber adapter.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTDInventors: Paul David Hubbard, Wesley Edward Oxlee
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Patent number: 10809465Abstract: A telecommunications module defines an interior with separate right and left chambers. An optical component is housed within the left chamber. Signal input and output locations are exposed to the right chamber. The right chamber allows excess fiber to accumulate without bending in a radius smaller than a minimum bend radius. A dual-layered cable management structure is positioned within the right chamber that defines a lower cable-wrapping level and a separate upper cable-wrapping level. The upper cable-wrapping level is defined by a removable cable retainer mounted on a spool defining the lower-cable wrapping level. Cabling carrying the input and output signals are passed between the right and left chambers before and after being processed by the optical component.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Kristofer Bolster, Soutsada Vongseng
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Patent number: 10809479Abstract: A reversible fiber optic cassette for mounting with other like cassettes in a rack comprising a cassette receiving tray, the tray comprising a plurality of cassette engaging features on an upper surface is disclosed. The cassette comprises N duplex pairs of optic fiber receptacles arranged along a front thereof, a multifiber receptacle on a back thereof and 2*N optic fiber segments each between a respective one of the optic fiber receptacles and the multifiber receptacle, N discrete port identifiers on a first surface thereof and N discrete port identifiers on a second surface opposite the first surface. The first set of N identifiers is the same as the second set of N identifiers and for M between 1 to N, an Mth port identifier of the first set and an (N-M+1)th port identifier of the second set is adjacent an Mth one of the duplex pairs of optic fiber receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: BELDEN CANADA ULCInventors: Dwayne Crawford, Olivier Kedzierski
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Patent number: 10809478Abstract: A fiber distribution assembly includes an enclosure defining an interior cavity. The enclosure includes an enclosure base defining a first plurality of openings, and a tray rotatably coupled to the enclosure base within the interior cavity. The tray defines a second plurality of spaced openings. The fiber distribution assembly also includes a plurality of cable management or fiber optic components each configured to be releasably coupled to the enclosure base and the tray using the first and second pluralities of openings.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: OPTERNA AM, INC.Inventors: Subin Panakkal Sadasivan, Derek Furtado, Icy Kollielil Varghese, Ravindra K. Vora
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Patent number: 10802236Abstract: A telecommunications device includes a module that mounts within an interior of a housing. The housing has a door that latches closed. The module includes a module frame having a bulkhead that divides the interior of the housing into first and second regions. Fiber optic adapters are mounted to the bulkhead. First ports of the adapters are accessible at the first region of the housing interior and second ports are accessible at the second region of the housing interior. The module includes a removable cover for restricting access to the first region. The removable cover including a latch catch that interlocks with the door latch to secure the door in the closed position. The module includes a tray mounted to the module frame within the first region of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Scott C. Kowalczyk, Rodney C. Schoenfelder, John D. Moser
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Patent number: 10802237Abstract: A fiber optic cable management system includes a tray configured to reciprocate inside of an enclosure between an inserted position and an extended position. Optical fiber modules are located in the tray and retain optical fiber splitters or optical fiber multiplexer/de-multiplexers. The tray when moved to the extended position moves the optical fiber modules out of the front end of the rack enclosure. This allows a technician to access the back of the modules for maintenance operations without having to access the back end of the enclosure. A flexible cable guide allows the optical fibers connected to the modules to move with the tray into and out of the enclosure. Reflectors can be attached to the connectors to test fiber optic lines between a central office and the cell site location.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: RAYCAP S.A.Inventors: Kostantinos Bakatsias, Charis Coletti, Andreas Vagenas, Cynthia Steele, Jonathan Martinez
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Patent number: 10802231Abstract: Some embodiments include a latch mechanism and an optoelectronic module that includes the latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may include a driver, a follower, a pivot member, and a cam member. The driver may be configured to rotate relative to a housing of the optoelectronic module about an axis of rotation between a latched position and an unlatched position. The follower may be configured to be move when the driver rotates between the latched and unlatched position. The follower may include at least one electromagnetic interference (EMI) window that is configured to engage with at least one EMI protrusion positioned on the housing and thereby maintain contact with a cage of a host device.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: II-VI Delaware Inc.Inventor: Demetrios Koutrokois
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Patent number: 10795105Abstract: A high-density fiber distribution tray which includes a tray body is provided. The tray body provides a distribution area, a terminal area and a cover body. The distribution area includes an input mounting area, an output mounting area and a fiber storage area. The terminal area is arranged on a side surface of the output mounting area. The fiber storage area includes a removable welding socket which may be mounted from a plurality of directions. The high-density fiber distribution tray is small in size, thin in thickness with high adapter density and proper distribution. The welding socket may be removed and different welding sockets may be switched, which realizes a plurality of mode conversions between the input and the output. The tray body may be dragged within the slide rail by dragging a handle, and a baffle panel may be removed or mounted as needed.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Shenzhen Fibercan Optical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yaole Li
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Patent number: 10798845Abstract: A 1 U connection chassis and a 1 U cabinet, wherein two or more intermediate plates (16) mutually parallel to one another are disposed inside the 1 U connection chassis; each of the intermediate plates (16) is provided with one or more slots mutually parallel to one another; two opposing slots on two adjacent intermediate plates (16) respectively constitute a mounting dock; an adaptor module (18) or a splice tray (19) is slidably inserted into each mounting dock; optical fiber adaptors are mounted inside the adaptor module (18). The chassis has optimized internal mounting space to allow more adaptor modules and/or splice trays to be mounted in the limited mounting space.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Inventor: Yaole Li
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Patent number: 10788639Abstract: A hinge structure (2202) for pivotally mounting a first telecommunications element (2256) to a second telecommunications element (2224/2210) includes a hinge pin (2203) provided on the first element (2256) and a hinge pin receiver (2204) provided on the second element (2224/2210). The hinge pin (2203) defines a notch (2206) separating the pin (2203) into two pin halves (2205). The hinge pin receiver (2204) defines two sets of opposing surfaces (2214), the two sets (2214) separated by a divider (2212), the divider (2212) configured to be accommodated by the notch (2206) when the hinge pin (2203) is inserted into the hinge pin receiver (2204), wherein each opposing surface set (2214) defines a slot (2213) for receiving each pin half (2205).Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Pieter Vermeulen, Johan Geens, Peter Claes
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Patent number: 10788641Abstract: Systems and methods of dispensing telecommunications cable from a network component are provided. A system includes a housing, an axle, and a spool. The housing defines an interior region and includes a cable storage portion and a mounting surface defining a receptacle. The axle is configured to removably attach to the receptacle. The spool is configured to be disposed on the axle, and has a first flange proximal to the mounting surface and a removable second flange distal to the mounting surface when the spool is disposed on the axle. The spool has a drum portion configured to support a coiled fiber optic cable and dispense the fiber optic cable as the spool rotates on the axle. Undispensed cable can be removed from the spool with the second flange removed. The cable storage portion of the housing is configured to receive the undispensed coil.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.Inventors: Nicholas B. Larsson, George I. Wakileh
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Patent number: 10788640Abstract: Improved cable management assemblies and related methods of use are provided. The present disclosure provides advantageous systems for the design and use of splice managers configured to provide for user-friendly access for the splicing of media cables (e.g., optical fiber cables), while also providing for the management and storage of the spliced cables. An exemplary splice manager includes two integral spools, the splice manager being removable from the assembly housing (e.g., from the splice cassette/tray) to allow for the splicing of the fibers to be performed out in the open, and then enable the fiber excess from both the input cable and the fiber harness of the assembly housing to be spooled independently of one another on a respective spool, and then allow the splice manager to be re-mounted to the assembly housing (e.g., within the enclosure space of the splice cassette).Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel M. Smith, Ryan J. Grandidge, Rudolph A. Montgelas
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Patent number: 10782497Abstract: A telecommunications cabinet includes a cabinet housing; a fiber optic splitter; a plurality of spools disposed on a cable management surface; a panel oriented at a fixed angle relative to the access opening so that the panel extends laterally and rearwardly between the access opening and the cable management surface; and a plurality of adapters disposed on the panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: James J. Solheid, Daniel Ray Mertesdorf, Matthew Holmberg, Trevor D. Smith, Joel B. Douglas, Kathleen M. Barnes, Marlon E. Holmquist, Thomas Caesar Tinucci, Cindy S. Walters, James W. Conroy
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Patent number: 10774948Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing point-to-point fiber insertion within a passive optical network (“PON”) communications system. The PON communications system, associated with a first service provider or a first service, might include an F1 line(s) routed from a central office or DSLAM to a fiber distribution hub (“FDH”) located within a block or neighborhood of customer premises, via at least an apical conduit source slot, an F2 line(s) routed via various apical conduit components to a network access point (“NAP”) servicing customer premises, and an F3 line(s) distributed, at the NAP and from the F2 Line(s), to a network interface device or optical network terminal at each customer premises via various apical conduit components (e.g., in roadway surfaces). Point-to-point fiber insertion of another F1 line(s), associated with a second service provider or a second service, at either the NAP or the FDH (or outside these devices).Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Michael L. Elford, Michael P. Winterrowd, Thomas C. Barnett, Jr., Thomas Schwengler
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Patent number: 10768386Abstract: A cable enclosure assembly includes an enclosure, a cable spool and a length of fiber optic cable. The enclosure defines an interior region, a first opening and a second opening aligned with the first opening. The first and second openings provide access to the interior region. The cable spool is disposed in the interior region of the enclosure and is rotatably engaged with the enclosure. The cable spool includes a drum and a flange engaged to the drum. The flange has an outer peripheral side, a cable management portion and an adapter bulkhead portion. The adapter bulkhead portion extends outwardly from the cable management portion and forms a portion of the outer peripheral side. The length of the fiber optic cable is dispose about the drum of the cable spool.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Scott C. Kowalczyk, Jonathan Walter Coan
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Patent number: 10768385Abstract: A high density fiber enclosure system includes a chassis, cassette trays, an optional unification clip, cassettes, and an optional trunk cable management system. The chassis, cassette trays, and cassettes are configured such that individual cassettes may be installed, removed, and otherwise positioned for easy access by a user. The unification clip allows two adjacent cassette trays to be connected to one other such that cassette trays move as one unit. The trunk cable management system is designed to organize trunk cables and trunk cable furcation legs as well as relieve strain on the trunk cables and trunk cable furcation legs.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jerry A. Wiltjer, Shaun P. Brouwer, Gregory L. Kuffel, Joel D. Kwasny, Kai C. Lui, Benjamin S. Novak, Joseph E. Sanders
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Patent number: 10768387Abstract: A fiber optic cross connect system comprising a case defining a tray receiving space and at least one tray slideable in and out of the space between a first closed position, a second intermediate position and a third open or accessible position and a sliding engagment between a sidewall of the case and a side edge of the tray is disclosed. The sliding engagment comprises an elongate link member which is stationary as the tray is moved between the first closed position and the second intermediate position and moves with the tray as the tray is moved between the second intermediate and the third open position and such that the elongate link member does not interfere with fiber optic cables which are interconnecting external devices with devices on the tray. In a particular embodiment the link member is held stationary by a releasable locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: BELDEN CANADA INC.Inventors: Vincent Pilon, Bruno Chabot
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Patent number: 10761287Abstract: A break-out assembly includes an enclosure defining a first port at the first end to receive an optical cable and a second port at the second end to receive a plurality of break-out cables. Each port leads to the interior of the enclosure. A cable retention region defined within the enclosure at the second end is configured to enable the break-out cables to each secure to the enclosure at one of a plurality of axial locations. Certain types of break-out assemblies include other cable retention regions to axially and/or rotationally secure the optical cable to the enclosure. A splice retention region is disposed within the enclosure between the first port and the second cable retention region. The splice retention region receives optical splices at which optical fibers of the optical cable are spliced to optical fibers of the break-out cables.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Yu Lu, Oscar Fernando Bran de Leon, Scott Carlson, Thomas Marcouiller
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Patent number: 10754100Abstract: A sealing enclosure is configured to connect to a mating enclosure. The sealing enclosure loosely receives a connector within a connector volume so that the connector, which may be of a standard type used in electronic or optic data transmission, may be displaced within a plug face at the forward end of the connector volume. The connector may compensate variations in the position of a mating connector with respect to the mating enclosure. The sealing enclosure allows to seal off the connector volume and engage the sealing enclosure with a mating enclosure in a single motion. This is affected by having a cable seal interposed between an inner body and an outer body. If the outer body is moved forward to engage the mating connector, the cable seal is squeezed between the cable and the inner body sealing off the connector volume at the rearward end of the inner body.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Jacob Arie Elenbaas, Jarno Verhoeven
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Patent number: 10754115Abstract: Example wall outlets include a base; a spool arrangement that mounts to the base; and a cable wound around the spool arrangement at the drum region. The base includes a mounting wall and a sidewall. The base defines a port and defines a first annular perimeter. The spool arrangement is rotatable relative to the base. The spool arrangement includes a drum region, a management region, and an aperture extending between the drum region and the management region. The drum region is enclosed by the sidewall of the base and the management region extends outwardly beyond the base. The cable has a first end extending through the aperture and terminated at a first fiber optic ferrule held at the management region. The cable also has a second end that extends through the port defined in the base and is terminated at a second fiber optic ferrule disposed external of the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignees: COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBA, ADC CZECH REPUBLIC, S.R.O.Inventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Jiri Pasek, Roger Alaerts
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Patent number: 10739544Abstract: An adapter panel arrangement including a chassis and a panel of adapters. The adapters defining open rearward cable connections and open forward cable connections of the panel arrangement. The adapters being arranged in arrays that slide independently of other adapter arrays to provide access to the open rearward and open forward cable connections.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Mark Smrha, Hutch Coburn, Chad Sjodin
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Patent number: 10732373Abstract: An optical fiber distribution system including a rack and elements which populate the rack including fiber terminations. Each element includes a chassis and a movable tray. The movable tray includes a synchronized movement device for moving a cable radius limiter. The tray includes cable terminations which extend in a line generally parallel to a direction of movement of the movable tray. Each of the cable terminations are mounted on hinged frame members positioned on each tray. The cables entering and exiting the movable tray follow a generally S-shaped pathway.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Johan Geens, Kristof Vastmans, Eric Marcel M. Keustermans, Pieter Vermeulen, Bart Vos, Dirk Jozef G. Van De Weyer, Lukas Desmond Elisas Van Campenhout, Yves Peeters, Matthias Cyriel George Corneel Alderweireldt
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Patent number: 10732370Abstract: A cable distribution system is provided wherein a feeder cable with one or more feeder fibers is received by a distribution device or box. The feeder fibers are terminated to a fiber optic connector. Customers can directly connect to the connectors of the feeder cable through an adapter and a mating connector for a point-to-point connection. Alternatively, a splitter input can be connected to one or more of the connectors of the feeder cable, such as through a pigtail extending from the splitter, wherein the splitter splits the signal as desired into a plurality of outputs. The outputs of the splitters can be in the form of connectors or adapters. Customers can connect to the splitter outputs through a mating connector (and an adapter if needed).Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignees: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA, ADC Czech RepublicInventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Jiri Ambroz, Jiri Pasek, Jiri Zavrel, Roger Alaerts, Eric Schurmans, Denys Mizen, Stephane Collart
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Patent number: 10736179Abstract: A cell site includes a tower, a multi-service terminal mounted to the tower and a base transceiver station in communication with the multi-service terminal. The multi-service terminal includes a housing and a plurality of adapters mounted to the housing. Each of the adapters includes an outer port accessible from outside the housing and an inner port accessible from inside the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: M'hamed Anis Khemakhem, Scott C. Kowalczyk, Nicholas Torman, Dominic J. Louwagie