Matthew V Wagner

US Patent:

7466891, Dec 16, 2008

Filed:

Jun 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/423836

Inventors:

Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US
Roger D. Segroves - Lockport IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385139, 385134

Abstract:

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 termination of the fiber. The tool includes a base that supports and locks axial and rotational movement of ferrule holder and backbone components of the connector while a rotatable cam activation tool handle engages with a cam of the connector to rotate the cam between a de-activated position and an activated or terminated position.

US Patent:

7639917, Dec 29, 2009

Filed:

Nov 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/936213

Inventors:

Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US
Roger D. Segroves - Lockport IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385139

Abstract:

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 termination of the fiber. The tool includes a base that supports and locks axial and rotational movement of ferrule holder and backbone components of the connector while a rotatable cam activation tool handle engages with a cam of the connector to rotate the cam between a de-activated position and an activated or terminated position.

US Patent:

7689089, Mar 30, 2010

Filed:

Oct 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/870038

Inventors:

Matthew M Wagner - Park Forest IL, US
Alan F Wojcik - Cedar Lake IN, US
Paul B Ducharme - New Lenox IL, US
William F Mirusky - Orland Park IL, US
Robert L Fritz - Elwood IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385135, 385134

Abstract:

A release latch for a pre-terminated cassette is described. The pre-terminated cassette includes a release latch to allow removal of the pre-terminated cassette from a patch panel, where the patch panel includes a retaining feature for retaining the pre-terminated cassette. The release latch includes a cantilever beam located on the sidewall of the pre-terminated cassette. The cantilever beam has a hinge point that allows the beam to deflect with respect to the sidewall. The release latch further includes a depressing tab provided at the distal end of the cantilever beam and a latch tab protruding from the surface of the cantilever beam between the hinge point and the depressing tab. The latch tab is capable of engagement with the retaining feature of the patch panel when the cassette is installed in the patch panel.

US Patent:

7962000, Jun 14, 2011

Filed:

Feb 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/697687

Inventors:

Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US
Alan F. Wojcik - Cedar Lake IN, US
William F. Mirusky - Orland Park IL, US
Paul B. Ducharme - New Lenox IL, US
Robert L. Fritz - Elwood IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385135, 385134, 385147

Abstract:

A release latch for a pre-terminated cassette is described. The pre-terminated cassette includes a release latch to allow removal of the pre-terminated cassette from a patch panel, where the patch panel includes a retaining feature for retaining the pre-terminated cassette. The release latch includes a cantilever beam located on the sidewall of the pre-terminated cassette. The cantilever beam has a hinge point that allows the beam to deflect with respect to the sidewall. The release latch further includes a depressing tab provided at the distal end of the cantilever beam and a latch tab protruding from the surface of the cantilever beam between the hinge point and the depressing tab. The latch tab is capable of engagement with the retaining feature of the patch panel when the cassette is installed in the patch panel.

US Patent:

8005336, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Dec 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/647892

Inventors:

Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US
Roger D. Segroves - Lockport IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385139

Abstract:

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 termination of the fiber. The tool includes a base that supports and locks axial and rotational movement of ferrule holder and backbone components of the connector while a rotatable cam activation tool handle engages with a cam of the connector to rotate the cam between a de-activated position and an activated or terminated position.

US Patent:

8346046, Jan 1, 2013

Filed:

May 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/117329

Inventors:

Matthew M. Wagner - Park Forest IL, US
Alan F. Wojcik - Cedar Lake IL, US
William F. Mirusky - Orland Park IL, US
Paul B. DuCharme - New Lenox IL, US
Robert L. Fritz - Elwood IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385135

Abstract:

A release latch for a pre-terminated cassette is described. The pre-terminated cassette includes a release latch to allow removal of the pre-terminated cassette from a patch panel, where the patch panel includes a retaining feature for retaining the pre-terminated cassette. The release latch includes a cantilever beam located on the sidewall of the pre-terminated cassette. The cantilever beam has a hinge point that allows the beam to deflect with respect to the sidewall. The release latch further includes a depressing tab provided at the distal end of the cantilever beam and a latch tab protruding from the surface of the cantilever beam between the hinge point and the depressing tab. The latch tab is capable of engagement with the retaining feature of the patch panel when the cassette is installed in the patch panel.