Matthew J Wagner

US Patent:

7241056, Jul 10, 2007

Filed:

Jun 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/423817

Inventors:

Gregory L. Kuffel - Plainfield IL, US
Samuel M. Marrs - Bradley IL, US
Shaun P. Brouwer - Monee IL, US
Robert T. Fitzpatrick - New Lenox IL, US
Phillip J. Irwin - Mokena IL, US
Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/36

US Classification:

385 60, 385 72, 385 76, 385 78, 385 81

Abstract:

A re-terminable, no-crimp ST-type optical connector assembly includes a spring-loaded ferrule holder assembly and a reusable activation system for termination of the assembly. The optical connector can be terminated by a suitable cam activation tool. The connector includes a housing, such as a bayonet, matable to a mating adapter, a backbone retained within a rear of the housing, a ferrule holder provided within the backbone, and a cam provided between the ferrule holder and the backbone. The ferrule holder includes an alignment key exposed to mate with a cam activation tool to lock rotation of the ferrule holder relative to other connector components. The cam includes a cam activation cutout at a front face thereof that mates with a cam activation tool interface to enable rotation of the cam between de-activated and activated positions, the cam activation cutout also receiving the alignment key of the ferrule holder therethrough.

US Patent:

7654748, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Jun 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/761756

Inventors:

Gregory L. Kuffel - Plainfield IL, US
Samuel M. Marrs - Bradley IL, US
Shaun P. Brouwer - St. John IN, US
Robert T. Fitzpatrick - Mokena IL, US
Phillip J. Irwin - Mokena IL, US
Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/36

US Classification:

385 60, 385 72, 385 78, 385 81

Abstract:

A re-terminable, no-crimp ST-type optical connector assembly includes a spring-loaded ferrule holder assembly and a reusable activation system for termination of the assembly. The optical connector can be terminated by a suitable cam activation tool. The connector includes a housing, such as a bayonet, matable to a mating adapter, a backbone retained within a rear of the housing, a ferrule holder provided within the backbone, and a cam provided between the ferrule holder and the backbone. The ferrule holder includes an alignment key exposed to mate with a cam activation tool to lock rotation of the ferrule holder relative to other connector components. The cam includes a cam activation cutout at a front face thereof that mates with a cam activation tool interface to enable rotation of the cam between de-activated and activated positions, the cam activation cutout also receiving the alignment key of the ferrule holder therethrough. The cam further includes a first camming profile that actuates a field fiber clamp and a second camming profile that actuates a buffer clamp. The connector may further include alignment flats and features for preventing rotation and axial movement of various components.

US Patent:

7891882, Feb 22, 2011

Filed:

Feb 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/697905

Inventors:

Gregory L. Kuffel - Plainfield IL, US
Samuel M. Marrs - Bradley IL, US
Shaun P. Brouwer - St. John IN, US
Robert T. Fitzpatrick - Mokena IL, US
Phillip J. Irwin - Mokena IL, US
Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 60, 385 56, 385 62, 385 63

Abstract:

A re-terminable, no-crimp ST-type optical connector assembly includes a spring-loaded ferrule holder assembly and a reusable activation system for termination of the assembly. The optical connector can be terminated by a suitable cam activation tool. The connector includes a housing, such as a bayonet, matable to a mating adapter, a backbone retained within a rear of the housing, a ferrule holder provided within the backbone, and a cam provided between the ferrule holder and the backbone. The ferrule holder includes an alignment key exposed to mate with a cam activation tool to lock rotation of the ferrule holder relative to other connector components. The cam includes a cam activation cutout at a front face thereof that mates with a cam activation tool interface to enable rotation of the cam between de-activated and activated positions, the cam activation cutout also receiving the alignment key of the ferrule holder therethrough. The cam further includes a first camming profile that actuates a field fiber clamp and a second camming profile that actuates a buffer clamp. The connector may further include alignment flats and features for preventing rotation and axial movement of various components.

US Patent:

8052333, Nov 8, 2011

Filed:

Jan 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/010952

Inventors:

Gregory L. Kuffel - Plainfield IL, US
Samuel M. Marrs - Bradley IL, US
Shaun P. Brouwer - St. John IN, US
Robert T. Fitzpatrick - New Lenox IL, US
Phillip J. Irwin - Mokena IL, US
Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385 60, 385 56, 385 58, 385147

Abstract:

A re-terminable, no-crimp ST-type optical connector assembly includes a spring-loaded ferrule holder assembly and a reusable activation system for termination of the assembly. The optical connector can be terminated by a suitable cam activation tool. The connector includes a housing, such as a bayonet, matable to a mating adapter, a backbone retained within a rear of the housing, a ferrule holder provided within the backbone, and a cam provided between the ferrule holder and the backbone. The ferrule holder includes an alignment key exposed to mate with a cam activation tool to lock rotation of the ferrule holder relative to other connector components. The cam includes a cam activation cutout at a front face thereof that mates with a cam activation tool interface to enable rotation of the cam between de-activated and activated positions, the cam activation cutout also receiving the alignment key of the ferrule holder therethrough. The cam further includes a first camming profile that actuates a field fiber clamp and a second camming profile that actuates a buffer clamp. The connector may further include alignment flats and features for preventing rotation and axial movement of various components.

US Patent:

8231282, Jul 31, 2012

Filed:

Nov 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/286877

Inventors:

Gregory L. Kuffel - Plainfield IL, US
Samuel M. Marrs - Bradley IL, US
Shaun P. Brouwer - St. John IN, US
Robert T. Fitzpatrick - New Lenox IL, US
Phillip J. Irwin - Mokena IL, US
Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385 60, 385 56, 385 58, 385147

Abstract:

A re-terminable, no-crimp ST-type optical connector assembly includes a spring-loaded ferrule holder assembly and a reusable activation system for termination of the assembly. The optical connector can be terminated by a suitable cam activation tool. The connector includes a housing, such as a bayonet, matable to a mating adapter, a backbone retained within a rear of the housing, a ferrule holder provided within the backbone, and a cam provided between the ferrule holder and the backbone. The ferrule holder includes an alignment key exposed to mate with a cam activation tool to lock rotation of the ferrule holder relative to other connector components. The cam includes a cam activation cutout at a front face thereof that mates with a cam activation tool interface to enable rotation of the cam between de-activated and activated positions, the cam activation cutout also receiving the alignment key of the ferrule holder therethrough.

US Patent:

8348519, Jan 8, 2013

Filed:

Jul 5, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/542271

Inventors:

Gregory L. Kuffel - Plainfield IL, US
Samuel M. Marrs - Bradley IL, US
Shaun P. Brouwer - St John IN, US
Robert T. Fitzpatrick - New Lenox IL, US
Phillip J. Irwin - Mokena IL, US
Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385 60, 385 56, 385 58, 385147

Abstract:

A re-terminable, no-crimp ST-type optical connector assembly includes a spring-loaded ferrule holder assembly and a reusable activation system for termination of the assembly. The optical connector can be terminated by a suitable cam activation tool. The connector includes a housing, such as a bayonet, matable to a mating adapter, a backbone retained within a rear of the housing, a ferrule holder provided within the backbone, and a cam provided between the ferrule holder and the backbone. The ferrule holder includes an alignment key exposed to mate with a cam activation tool to lock rotation of the ferrule holder relative to other connector components. The cam includes a cam activation cutout at a front face thereof that mates with a cam activation tool interface to enable rotation of the cam between de-activated and activated positions, the cam activation cutout also receiving the alignment key of the ferrule holder therethrough.