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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8126307 | Telecommunications connector protective device A fiber optic connector assembly includes a fiber optic connector mounted to a fiber optic cable having a ferrule with an end face terminating an optical fiber. The fiber optic cable is terminated with the fiber optic connector in a clean environment protected again... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8041177 | Fiber optic dust cap and dust plug with high power protection A dust cap and a dust plug for installation with optical fiber connectors and optical fiber adapters respectively. The dust cap and the dust plug have features that protect an optical interface on the optical fiber connector and the optical fiber adapter from contam... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8005336 | Activation tool for a fiber optic connector An activation tool used to terminate a pre-polished, no-crimp fiber optic connector. The tool holds and positions a suitable fiber optic connector, such as an ST-type Opti-Cam connector. A lever on the tool activates a connector cam mechanism to effectuate terminati... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7991260 | Light-diffusing safety cap A light-diffusing safety cap for use with a light cable that couples an endoscope to a high intensity light source. The light-diffusing safety cap can be detachably or releasably coupled, in lieu of the endoscope, to the light cable, such that when the high intensit... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7945139 | Dust cap for fiber optic adapter An adapter dust cap comprising a dust cap body defining a clearance extending at least partially therethrough, a resilient member attached to the connector body, and a latching feature attached to the resilient member and configured to engage within internal geometr... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7899300 | Dust caps for fiber optic connectors A dust cap for a fiber optic connector is disclosed. The fiber optic connector includes a connector body having a first end and second end and a ferrule positioned at the first end of the connector body. The ferrule holds an optical fiber having an end face. The dus... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7894701 | Fiber optic enclosure with internal cable spool A fiber optic enclosure assembly includes a housing having an interior region and a bearing mount disposed in the interior region of the housing. A cable spool is connectedly engaged with the bearing mount such that the cable spool selectively rotates within the hou... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7876995 | Telecommunications patching systems with obliquely-angled patching modules A telecommunications patching system includes: a carrier having a generally vertically disposed carrier panel, the carrier panel including a cutout area; and a plurality of patching modules. Each of the patching modules has a main panel and a plurality of telecommun... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7873255 | Fiber distribution hubs A fiber distribution hub includes a swing frame chassis pivotally mounted within an enclosure. The swing frame chassis includes a splitter mounting location at which optical splitters can be mounted and an optical termination field. The optical termination field inc... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7869685 | Connector cover for pulling and water resistance Embodiments of the invention include a connector system. The connector system includes a connector cover. The connector-cover has a cap to protect a connector from dust and water and an adapter attached to an optical fiber cable, which is configured to connect to th... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7805046 | Termination of fiber optic cable Apparatus and methods provide for cables with secured terminations. For some embodiments, a cable includes an inner tube surrounding an optical fiber, an aluminum tube surrounding the inner tube, and armor tubing surrounding the aluminum tube. The aluminum tube resi... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7756383 | Service blocker device and method A device and method of blocking customer access to a fiber optic distribution cable. A service blocker is positioned between a fiber distribution cable and a customer drop cable within a fiber optic adapter. The service blocker includes a body which does not permit ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7706657 | Fiber optic parking dust cover A cover is described that includes an opening for the cover to receive a latch of a pluggable device to secure the pluggable device in the cover. The cover includes a retaining latch for the cover to hold the cover within an opening of a device. The cover, when inse... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7680388 | Methods for configuring and testing fiber drop terminals A method for testing a fiber drop terminal from a single geographic location may include placing a signal onto a first optical fiber at the single geographic location. The first optical fiber is communicatively coupled to a first output receptacle on the fiber drop ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7680389 | Light transceiver module A light transceiver module is designed for electronic devices. It forms an electric connection with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module contains a base, a light-emitting device for providing optical signals, a light-receivin... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7672563 | Fiber service blocker A device and method of blocking customer access to a fiber optic distribution cable. A service blocker is positioned between a fiber distribution cable and a customer drop cable within a fiber optic adapter. The service blocker includes a unitary body which does not... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7639917 | Activation tool for a fiber optic connector An activation tool used to terminate a pre-polished, no-crimp fiber optic connector. The tool holds and positions a suitable fiber optic connector, such as an ST-type Opti-Cam connector. A lever on the tool activates a connector cam mechanism to effectuate terminati... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7630610 | Loop back plug with protective dust cap A loop back device can include a dust cap with which to protect the loop back ferrule after use to facilitate reuse of the loop back device. The dust cap can be provided at a free end of the loop back device when the loop back device is secured to a tether connector... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7620289 | Spring-loaded fiber coupler cover with cam profile A medical laser unit having a spring-loaded coupler cover for protecting a fiber optic coupler from damage when an optical fiber is not coupled to the laser unit. When an optical fiber is attached to the fiber optic coupler, a cam arrangement on the spring-loaded co... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7574095 | Communication cable assembly and installation method The invention relates to a cable assembly for communication purposes. The cable assembly includes a communication cable having a free, front end and a communication connector. The communication cable can be passed through a cable guide from a starting position to an... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7565053 | Fiber optic dust cap and dust plug with high power protection A dust cap and a dust plug for installation with optical fiber connectors and optical fiber adapters respectively. The dust cap and the dust plug have features that protect an optical interface on the optical fiber connector and the optical fiber adapter from contam... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7561775 | Fiber optic protective shutter A protection system for a fiber optic coupling having a first housing with a guide slot in a side wall includes a protective cap with a slot in a side wall and defining a passage for receiving the first housing whereby the protective cap slot aligns with the guide s... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7558460 | Optical DVI cable system and method of laying cable A composite cable 21 with a plug 22 attached thereto includes optical fibers, metal wires, a tensile strength fiber 21a, and an envelope 21b for enveloping them and the plug 22 includes a ferrule 210 of the plu... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7512308 | Optical fiber transition device The present invention addresses the need for a stress relieving device and protective jacket for exposed fiber within a field-installed optical network enclosure, such as a network interface device. The present invention incorporates a furcation tube coupled with a ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7471869 | Equipment layout for fiber distribution hubs A fiber distribution hub includes a panel mounted within and pivotally movable relative to an enclosure. One or more connector holders are carried by the panel. The connector holders are provided at a connector storage location. The connector holders have a construc... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7469091 | Optical fiber termination apparatus and methods for using the same An optical fiber termination apparatus includes a body portion having an optical fiber outlet therein and a connector receiving portion extending from the body portion and having an outer wall defining an optical fiber connector receiving chamber and having an openi... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7466891 | Activation tool for a fiber optic connector An activation tool used to terminate a pre-polished, no-crimp fiber optic connector. The tool holds and positions a suitable fiber optic connector, such as an ST-type Opti-Cam connector. A lever on the tool activates a connector cam mechanism to effectuate terminati... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7444056 | Optical network architecture and terminals for use in such networks A terminal for connecting customers to an optical fiber network includes a terminal housing and an optical fiber splitter in the housing. An optical fiber cable stub extends from the housing. The optical fiber cable stub has an optical fiber extending therein that i... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7440670 | Retention release auxiliary device for optical connector and printed circuit board device A release auxiliary device (6) includes a base part (51) that is provided fixedly with respect to a receptacle (11), and an auxiliary lever (52) that is provided elastically deformable with respect to the base part (51) and elastic... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7437048 | Equipment bay cable management system A cable management system is provided that is configured to be located between adjacent equipment racks, while being vertically oriented to extend upward along a narrow space between the adjacent equipment racks. The cable management system comprises a main panel ex... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7428366 | Optical fiber termination apparatus with connector adaptor and method for using the same An optical fiber termination apparatus includes a housing defining an optical fiber receiving chamber and having a connector adaptor receiving opening. A connector adaptor is positioned in the connector adaptor receiving opening. The connector adaptor has a connecto... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7428364 | Bending an optical fiber into a backplane A method of connecting an optical fiber to a backplane with a right angle bend mount. The bend mount includes a base and a cover that is pivotably connected to the base by a hinge. A clamp is formed by a first pair of opposed surfaces of the base and cover adjacent ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7424199 | Fiber tip fluid output device A fiber tip fluid output device is provided for holding a fiber tip in an electromagnetic energy cutting apparatus and for directing water particles over a radiation delivery end of the fiber tip. The fiber tip fluid output device includes a generally cylindrical bo... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7421181 | Retention release auxiliary device for optical connector and printed circuit board device A release auxiliary device (6) includes a base member (51) fixedly provided with respect to a receptacle (11), and an auxiliary lever (52) provided in an elastically deformable manner with respect to the base member (51). The auxil... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7416350 | Optical connector An optical connectorcomprises an optical cable; and a ferrule that is attached to an end of the optical cable and performs optical connection; a cover that defines a through hole that the optical cable passes through, the cover covering the ferrule without contactin... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7412141 | Light diffusing tip A light diffusing tip is provided. The light diffusing tip comprises a housing and a monolithic light scattering medium disposed within the housing. The monolithic light scattering medium comprises a first scattering region at a first position, the scattering region... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7409136 | Retention release auxiliary device for optical connector and printed circuit board device A release auxiliary device (6) includes a cover part (51) that is provided movably with respect to a receptacle (11) along the insertion/removal direction of a plug (12), and an inclined pressing part (52) that is provided in the c... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7400816 | Telecommunications apparatus for distributing optical communications signals A fiber distribution hub includes a swing frame chassis pivotally mounted within an enclosure. The swing frame chassis includes a splitter mounting location at which optical splitters can be mounted and an optical termination field. The optical termination field inc... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7399126 | Optical fiber socket An optical fiber socket includes a hollow insulative housing, two openings in a bottom face of the insulative housing for receiving two optical fiber plugs and two illuminating elements accommodated inside the insulative housing for connection with the optical fiber... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7394964 | Dust plug for hardened fiber optic connector 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 simil... | 07/01/2008 |
