Michael B Rasmussen

US Patent:

7236671, Jun 26, 2007

Filed:

May 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/126778

Inventors:

Michael Heath Rasmussen - Keller TX, US

Assignee:

Corning Incorporated - Corning NY

International Classification:

G02B 6/04
G02B 6/02

US Classification:

385115, 385126

Abstract:

The present invention relates to fiber bundles and methods for making fiber bundles. According to one embodiment of the invention, a fused fiber bundle has a terminal section ending with an endface, and includes a plurality of optical fibers, each of the optical fibers having a terminal segment ending with a proximal end, and a distal end; and a cellular holding structure, the cellular holding structure including a cellular web portion having a plurality of longitudinal cells arranged substantially in parallel and surrounded by a web material; and a tube portion surrounding the cellular web portion. The terminal segments of the optical fibers are arranged substantially in parallel, and the terminal segment of each optical fiber is disposed in a longitudinal cell of the cellular holding structure and substantially fused to the web material, thereby forming the terminal section of the fused fiber bundle.

US Patent:

7391954, Jun 24, 2008

Filed:

May 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/807618

Inventors:

Guy Castonguay - Ft. Worth TX, US
Michael Heath Rasmussen - Keller TX, US
Konstantinos Saravanos - Highland Village TX, US

Assignee:

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/00
G02B 6/26

US Classification:

385140, 385 31, 385 45

Abstract:

A compact optical splitter module is disclosed. One type of compact optical splitter module is a planar attenuated splitter module that includes a branching waveguide network having j≧1 50:50 splitters that form up to n≦2output waveguides having associated n output ports, wherein only m

US Patent:

7773851, Aug 10, 2010

Filed:

Jun 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/214889

Inventors:

Guy Castonguay - Ft. Worth TX, US
Konstantinos Saravanos - Highland Village TX, US
Michael Heath Rasmussen - Keller TX, US

Assignee:

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/00
G02B 6/26

US Classification:

385140, 385 31, 385 45

Abstract:

A compact optical splitter module is disclosed. One type of compact optical splitter module is a planar attenuated splitter module that includes a branching waveguide network having j≧1 50:50 splitters that form up to n≦2output waveguides having associated n output ports, wherein only m

US Patent:

20090060439, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Oct 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/975440

Inventors:

Terry Dean Cox - Keller TX, US
Diana Rodriguez - Alvarado TX, US
Michael Heath Rasmussen - Keller TX, US
Kevin Lee Strause - Keller TX, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/24

US Classification:

385135

Abstract:

There is provided fiber drop terminal (“FDT”) assemblies for providing selective connections between optical fibers of distribution cables and optical fibers of drop cables, such as in multiple dwelling units. The FDT assemblies include a base and a cover that define a tongue and groove that selectively engage to seal the base and cover. The FDT assemblies also include a mounting plate for mounting of the base and cover, as well as a mounting plate extension for mounting of a skirt. The skirt provides slack storage for drop cables exiting the FDT. The components of the FDT assembly are selectively interlockable to prevent unauthorized access to the interior cavity of the base and cover and to the slack storage area of the skirt.

US Patent:

20100124394, May 20, 2010

Filed:

Nov 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/273707

Inventors:

David Wayne Meek - Ft. Worth TX, US
Scott Eric Semmler - Roanoke TX, US
Michael Heath Rasmussen - Keller TX, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 73

Abstract:

A process for connecting optical transmission media such as fibers and connected assembly made by using the process. The invention features the use of an intermediate index-matching material between the connecting end faces and a lubricant during the connecting process. The resultant assembly exhibits lower insertion loss and reflectance loss, as well as lower loss variation compared to connection using the intermediate, index-matching material only.

US Patent:

20110103760, May 5, 2011

Filed:

Oct 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/609089

Inventors:

Monique L. Côté - Fort Worth TX, US
Brent M. Frazier - Haslet TX, US
Raymond G. Jay - Mansfield TX, US
Michael H. Rasmussen - Keller TX, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385135

Abstract:

Mounting clips and fiber optic equipment and apparatuses that include one or more mounting clips for mounting fiber optic equipment and related methods are disclosed. The mounting clips allow fiber optic equipment to be easily installed or mounted for storage, such as in, for example, fiber optic equipment racks or cabinets. In one embodiment, a fiber optic apparatus is provided comprising a housing and at least one optical component supported in the housing. At least one mounting clip is attached to at least one side of the housing of the fiber optic equipment. The mounting clip is configured to receive at least one mounting bracket configured to be installed on a fiber optic equipment rack. In this manner, when the mounting clip is received or attached to the mounting bracket, the housing of the fiber optic equipment is secured to the fiber optic equipment rack.

US Patent:

20110235985, Sep 29, 2011

Filed:

Mar 26, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/732487

Inventors:

Monique L. Cote - Fort Worth TX, US
Brent M. Frazier - Haslet TX, US
Raymond G. Jay - Mansfield TX, US
Michael H. Rasmussen - Keller TX, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/00
F16L 3/01

US Classification:

385135, 211119003

Abstract:

A support shelf for fiber optic hardware is disclosed. Generally, the support shelf includes a plurality of component mounting features that permits releasably mounting of fiber optic hardware at a plurality of locations on the support shelf. The component mounting features are generally openings in a base of the support shelf and may be slots in the base as well. With this improved configuration, fiber optic hardware such as adapter panels can be mounted at a variety of locations on the support shelf ranging from flush with a front edge of the support shelf to a recessed mounting, which is a distance from the front edge.

US Patent:

20110268405, Nov 3, 2011

Filed:

Nov 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/940699

Inventors:

Monique L. Cote - Fort Worth TX, US
Brent M. Frazier - Haslet TX, US
Raymond G. Jay - Mansfield TX, US
Brian D. Kingsbury - Watauga TX, US
Michael Heath Rasmussen - Keller TX, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/46

US Classification:

385135

Abstract:

Stackable shelves for a fiber optic housing and related components and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a stackable shelf for a fiber optic housing is provided. The stackable shelf comprises a mounting surface and one or more stacker assemblies stacked above the mounting surface, each configured to support fiber optic equipment in one or more height spaces. The one or more stacker assemblies are further configured to support one or more additional removable stacker assemblies each configured to support fiber optic equipment at one or more additional height spaces. In another embodiment, a removable stacker assembly configured to support fiber optic equipment in a stackable shelf is provided. Related methods are also disclosed.