Robert W Fitzpatrick

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:

7671277, Mar 2, 2010

Filed:

Jul 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/166643

Inventors:

Raymond M. Hill - Plainfield IL, US
Robert T. Fitzpatrick - New Lenox IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

H02G 3/08

US Classification:

174 72A, 174480, 174481, 174 72 C, 174 95, 174101, 522201, 439207, 385135

Abstract:

The present invention is directed towards a multi-channel raceway system with a raceway and a fitting component. The raceway includes a base with a bottom and sidewalls that define a channel and a divider wall positioned within the channel. The fitting component includes a base with a bottom and sidewalls that define a channel and a plurality of sets of raised projections. The fitting component also includes a fitting divider wall positioned within the channel of the fitting component. The fitting divider wall includes at least one positioning tab along the bottom of the fitting divider wall for engaging the raised projections extending from the fitting base to secure the fitting divider wall to the fitting base.

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:

8013259, Sep 6, 2011

Filed:

Jun 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/137028

Inventors:

Raymond M. Hill - Plainfield IL, US
Richard L. Harper - Frankfort IL, US
Robert T. Fitzpatrick - New Lenox IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

H02G 3/04

US Classification:

174481, 174 681, 174 95, 174 70 R

Abstract:

The present invention is directed toward a divider clip that holds a divider wall in a multi-channel raceway. The divider clip includes a base and sidewalls extending from ends of the base. The divider clip also includes removable clip fingers that extend from the base. One of the removable clip fingers is located at the center of the base while a second removable clip finger is located closer to one of the sidewalls. One of the clip fingers is removed from the divider clip to enable the remaining clip finger to hold to divider wall to separate the raceway into either a 50/50 channel split, a 60/40 channel split or a 40/60 channel split.

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.