Matthew L 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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.