Jeffrey B Peters

US Patent:

6992257, Jan 31, 2006

Filed:

Apr 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/828706

Inventors:

Michael Follingstad - Edina MN, US
Peter Adams - Minneapolis MN, US
Jeffrey Peters - Eagan MN, US

Assignee:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H01R 17/18

US Classification:

200 51R, 439 49, 439668

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an electronic signal switching module with connectors on a first side for connecting with a variety of devices and sources and with jacks for receiving patch cords on a second side. The switching modules include two position switches in the circuitry connecting the jacks with the connectors which allow the module to be configured as a straight-through patching module, a fully normal module with paired jacks or a half normal module with paired jacks. One alternative of the invention utilizes card edge connectors on the first side. Another aspect of the invention involves a chassis for holding a plurality of switching modules adjacent to and electronically connected with a plurality of connecting modules. The switching modules may also include designation lenses adjacent to the jacks for holding indicia.

US Patent:

7044803, May 16, 2006

Filed:

Jul 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/894866

Inventors:

Scott K. Baker - Richfield MN, US
Bruce R. Musolf - Eagan MN, US
James Dewey - Plymouth MN, US
Jeffrey L. Peters - Eagan MN, US
Thomas Good - Mound MN, US

Assignee:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H01R 24/04

US Classification:

439668, 439188

Abstract:

A patching system is disclosed herein. The patching system includes a plurality of front-loaded patching modules positionable within a chassis. Each of the patching modules includes first and second longframe jack assemblies and a switch for changing the circuit configurations of the patching module. The patching modules and the chassis provide increased patching density.

US Patent:

7092176, Aug 15, 2006

Filed:

Apr 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/112962

Inventors:

Michael Follingstad - Edina MN, US
Peter Adams - Minneapolis MN, US
Jeffrey Peters - Eagan MN, US

Assignee:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

G02B 7/02

US Classification:

359819, 359811, 359815, 359813

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an electronic signal switching module with connectors on a first side for connecting with a variety of devices and sources and with jacks for receiving patch cords on a second side. The switching modules include two position switches in the circuitry connecting the jacks with the connectors which allow the module to be configured as a straight-through patching module, a fully normal module with paired jacks or a half normal module with paired jacks. One alternative of the invention utilizes card edge connectors on the first side. Another aspect of the invention involves a chassis for holding a plurality of switching modules adjacent to and electronically connected with a plurality of connecting modules. The switching modules may also include designation lenses adjacent to the jacks for holding indicia.

US Patent:

7163423, Jan 16, 2007

Filed:

Apr 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/408588

Inventors:

Jeffrey Louis Peters - Eagan MN, US
David J. Johnsen - Plymouth MN, US
Kenneth Allen Skluzacek - Belle Plaine MN, US
Duane R. Sand - Annandale MN, US
M'hamed Anis Khemakhem - Eden Prairie MN, US

Assignee:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H01R 13/64

US Classification:

439680, 439677, 4395401, 439188

Abstract:

A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.

US Patent:

7175455, Feb 13, 2007

Filed:

Apr 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/109839

Inventors:

M'hamed Anis Khemakhem - Minnetonka MN, US
Jeffrey Louis Peters - Eagan MN, US
Duane Sand - Brooklyn Park MN, US

Assignee:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H01R 29/00

US Classification:

439188

Abstract:

A coaxial switching jack with a pair of coaxial assemblies mounted within a housing having a pair of front openings. The coaxial assemblies each include a center conductor and a shell conductor. The center conductors are connected by a first spring and the shell conductors are connected by a second spring. Insertion of a coaxial cable connector within one of the front openings deflects the springs from the corresponding coaxial assembly and disconnects the center and shell conductors of the two assemblies. The jack may also be configured to provide an electrical connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly if a coaxial cable connector is inserted within the first coaxial assembly. The connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly may allow for selection of a desired electrical impedance.

US Patent:

7186144, Mar 6, 2007

Filed:

Dec 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/291522

Inventors:

M'Hamed Anis Khemakhem - Eden Prairie MN, US
Joseph C. Coffey - Burnsville MN, US
Jeffrey Louis Peters - Eagan MN, US
Hervé Fauvelet - Boississe le Roi, FR

Assignee:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H01R 13/66

US Classification:

43962003, 439 761, 439581

Abstract:

A triaxial connector assembly including a media converter that is used to terminate a fiber optic/electrical hybrid cable is disclosed. The triaxial connector assembly includes a connector with a housing defining a first end and a second end, the first end of the housing defining a triaxial interface adapted to mate with a triaxial connector, the second end of the housing defining a cable termination end. The connector also includes the media converter positioned within the housing, the media converter configured to convert fiber signals and electrical signals carried by a hybrid fiber optic/electrical cable to a coaxial signal carried forward by the triaxial interface. A camera system using the connector and a method of terminating a hybrid cable to a triaxial connector are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7329155, Feb 12, 2008

Filed:

Dec 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/645105

Inventors:

Jeffrey Louis Peters - Eagan MN, US
David J. Johnsen - Plymouth MN, US
Kenneth Allen Skluzacek - Belle Plaine MN, US
Duane R. Sand - Annandale MN, US
M'hamed Anis Khemakhem - Eden Prairie MN, US

Assignee:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H01R 13/64

US Classification:

439680, 439677, 4395401, 439188

Abstract:

A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.

US Patent:

7393144, Jul 1, 2008

Filed:

Apr 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/107414

Inventors:

M'hamed Anis Khemakhem - Minnetonka MN, US
Jeffrey Louis Peters - Eagan MN, US
Duane Sand - Brooklyn Park MN, US

Assignee:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 75, 385135

Abstract:

A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A hybrid fiber/copper connector including cable management within the connector housing. A method of assembling a hybrid fiber/copper connector.