Scott R Hopper

US Patent:

D3790886, May 6, 1997

Filed:

Feb 8, 1996

Appl. No.:

D/050093

Inventors:

Scott R. Hopper - Kent WA

Assignee:

Augat Communication Products Inc. - Kent WA

International Classification:

1303

US Classification:

D13152

US Patent:

50746367, Dec 24, 1991

Filed:

Jun 21, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/541618

Inventors:

Scott R. Hopper - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Augat Communications Group, Inc. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

385 76

Abstract:

A fiber optic cable entry connector is described that facilitates integration of fiber optic cables with trunk housings of the type utilized in the CATV industry. The entry connector provides EMI/RFI shielding and weather sealing and is readily compatible with existing fiber optic cables. The entry connector may be reused and may be cycled open and closed to facilitate access to the cable. The entry connector includes a clamp assembly and an entry body that are configured to be mated in combination. The clamp assembly is configured to secure the cable within the connector and to provide weather sealing between the connector and the cable. The clamp assembly is configured to preposition the cores of the cable for insertion through the entry body and into the trunk enclosure. The clamp assembly may be readily adapted to accommodate any sized existing fiber optic cables. The entry body is configured to interface with the trunk housing via a threaded port thereof such as standard 5/8-24, 3/4-24, 7/8-24 or 1-24 entry or test ports associated with the housing.

US Patent:

51812720, Jan 19, 1993

Filed:

Sep 12, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/758740

Inventors:

Scott R. Hopper - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Augat Communications Group Inc. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

385139

Abstract:

A fiber optic cable entry connector is described that facilitates integration of fiber optic cables with trunk housings of the type utilized in the CATV industry. The entry connector provides EMI/RFI shielding and weather sealing and is readily compatible with existing fiber optic cables. The entry connector may be reused and may be cycled open and closed to facilitate access to the cable. The entry connector includes a clamp assembly and an entry body that are configured to be mated in combination. The clamp assembly is configured to secure the cable within the connector and to provide weather sealing between the connector and the cable. The clamp assembly is configured to preposition the cores of the cable for insertion through the entry body and into the trunk enclosure. The clamp assembly may be readily adapted to accommodate any sized existing fiber optic cable. The entry body is configured to interface with the trunk housing via a threaded port thereof such as standard 5/8-24, 3/4-24, 7/8/-24 or 1-24 entry or test ports associated with the housing.

US Patent:

61235814, Sep 26, 2000

Filed:

Nov 13, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/969228

Inventors:

David J. Stabile - Horseheads NY
Scott R. Hopper - Kent WA

Assignee:

Thomas & Betts International, Inc. - Sparks NV

International Classification:

H01R 905

US Classification:

439578

Abstract:

A power bypass connector comprises an entry body having a first end configured to mate with an amplifier. The connector also includes a female body having a first end configured to mate with a coaxial cable having a cooperating male connector. The second end of the female body is configured to mate with the second end of the entry body. A terminal is disposed within the female body and extends beyond the end of the male body. An insulator is disposed within the entry body to mechanically and electrically insulate the terminal from the entry body. A support is disposed within the connector, partially within the entry body and partially within the female body and includes a spring which biases the support and the terminal within the connector. The power bypass connector provides power and RF signal around a CATV amplifier to a cable, can conduct up to approximately 15 amperes, provides 75 ohms impedance, and provides RF performance up to approximately 860 MHz.

US Patent:

47521074, Jun 21, 1988

Filed:

Jul 30, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/760677

Inventors:

Gary J. Gunell - Seattle WA
Scott Hopper - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Telzon, Inc. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

H01R 922

US Classification:

439709

Abstract:

A forward facing connectorized terminal block is provided which contains an array of wire wrap or insulation displacement terminals in a forward facing terminal field readily accessible for cross connection to the telecommunications wires. Connectorized cables from telecommunications equipment are plugged into mating connectors mounted on the terminal block and which are wired to the rear terminal portions of the terminal field. The terminal block is extremely compact and is easily attached and removed by a snap action mounting bracket.

US Patent:

47536101, Jun 28, 1988

Filed:

May 19, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/864809

Inventors:

John C. Eason - Snohomish WA
Gary J. Gunell - Seattle WA
Scott Hopper - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Telzon, Inc. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

H01R 924

US Classification:

439571

Abstract:

A frame mounted connectorized terminal block is provided for use in a digital telecommunications facility. The block includes a forward facing front panel containing an array of wire wrap pins and an array of jacks coupled to respective pins and operative for patching of interconnects. Multiple pin connectors are mounted on the rear panel and are internally connected to respective pins on the front panel. The terminal block is extremely compact and is easily attached and removed by a snap action mounting panel.

US Patent:

52710807, Dec 14, 1993

Filed:

Dec 22, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/994781

Inventors:

Scott R. Hopper - Redmond WA
James J. DelNegro - Horseheads NY

Assignee:

Augat Communication Products Inc. - Kent WA

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

385 76

Abstract:

A fiber optic cable entry connector is described that facilitates integration of fiber optic cables with trunk housings of the type utilized in the CATV industry. The entry connector provides EMI/RFI shielding and weather sealing and is readily compatible with existing fiber optic cables. The entry connector may be reused and may be cycled open and closed to facilitate access to the cable. The entry connector includes a clamp assembly and an entry body that are configured to be mated in combination. The clamp assembly is configured to secure the cable within the connector and to provide weather sealing between the connector and the cable. The clamp assembly is configured to preposition the cores of the cable for insertion through the entry body and into the trunk enclosure. The clamp assembly may be readily adapted to accommodate any sized existing fiber optic cables. The entry body is configured to interface with the trunk housing via a threaded port thereof such as standard 5/8-24, 3/4-24, 7/8-24 or 1-24 entry or test ports associated with the housing.

US Patent:

49715720, Nov 20, 1990

Filed:

Jul 12, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/378971

Inventors:

Scott R. Hopper - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Telzon, Inc. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

H01R 424

US Classification:

439407

Abstract:

A screwless connector is provided for electrically connecting an RJ type connector with two or more insulated conductors. An exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a base having spaced grooves with pronged retainers straddling the grooves at each end for holding, indexing, and providing strain relief to conductors. It also includes a top assembly which contains fork-shaped insulation displacement contacts (IDC) in electrical communication with an integrally housed receptacle for an RJ type connector. The top assembly is mated to the bottom assembly and held by detents. The insulation is thereby pierced by grooves of the insulation displacement contacts which are prepositioned in the top assembly, and electrical interconnection is established between the conductors and an RJ type connector placed in the receptacle.