公开(公告)号：US20190243073A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-08

申请号：US16384492

申请日：2019-04-15

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN ,  Robert Charles FLAIG ,  Dwight A. BRETZ ,  Randall Bobby PAUL ,  Michael Lawrence GURRERI

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3809 ,  G02B6/3825

Abstract: A method for positioning an optical fiber having an end portion within an alignment groove of an alignment device includes orienting the optical fiber in the alignment groove of the alignment device; causing the optical fiber to elastically flex; using an interference point to assist in forming a curved profile of the flexed fiber, and using inherent elasticity of the flexed optical fiber to assist in retaining the end portion of the optical fiber in contact with the alignment groove. A connection system includes a connector, alignment device, and adapter, with an interference point on at least one of the connector, alignment device, or adapter.

公开(公告)号：US20180348443A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15993750

申请日：2018-05-31

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Tyler John ROYER ,  Michael Lawrence GURRERI ,  Michael Ward ZITSCH ,  Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN ,  Randall Bobby PAUL

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G01J1/04

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to detecting an optical signal and/or optical power in a ferrule-less optical fiber. In certain embodiments, one or more optical detectors are incorporated into an adapter that is configured to interface with a connectorized or non-connectorized ferrule-less optical fiber. The optical detector detects the presence or absence, and/or the optical power level, of the optical signal being transmitted through ferrule-less optical fiber and produces an electrical output representative of the detected optical signal.

公开(公告)号：US20230244041A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US18000260

申请日：2021-05-27

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Tyler John ROYER ,  Robert Charles FLAIG ,  David Donald ERDMAN ,  Michael Lawrence GURRERI ,  Brent CAMPBELL

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3858 ,  G02B6/38875

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications connector. The connector includes at least one connector portion including a front housing portion coupled to a rear housing portion, the front housing portion being rotatable relative to the rear housing portion about a longitudinal axis, the front housing portion including a ferrule and a latch, the latch defining front and rear ends and being pivotable relative to the rest of the front housing portion at a connection portion. A boot mounted on the telecommunications connector is movable longitudinally relative to the rear housing portion, wherein the boot is configured to engage at least a portion of the latch of the front housing portion and cause the latch to pivot relative to the rest of the front housing portion as the boot is moved relative to the rear housing portion.

公开(公告)号：US20210003787A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-07

申请号：US17025626

申请日：2020-09-18

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Michael Lawrence GURRERI

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic cable and connector assembly including a fiber optic cable and a ferrule-less fiber optic connector. The ferrule-less fiber optic connector includes a main connector body including a distal end and a proximal end. The fiber optic connector also includes a fiber fixation component that mounts within the main connector body and that axially fixes a portion of an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable within the main connector body. The optical fiber includes a bare fiber portion that extends distally beyond the fiber fixation component and includes a free-end portion located at the distal end of the main connector body. The free-end portion is not supported by a ferrule. The optical fiber is anchored relative to the fiber fixation component before the fiber fixation component is mounted within the main connector body.

公开(公告)号：US20190162910A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-30

申请号：US16312038

申请日：2017-06-20

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Michael Lawrence GURRERI

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic cable and connector assembly including a fiber optic cable and a ferrule-less fiber optic connector. The ferrule-less fiber optic connector includes a main connector body including a distal end and a proximal end. The fiber optic connector also includes a fiber fixation component that mounts within the main connector body and that axially fixes a portion of an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable within the main connector body. The optical fiber includes a bare fiber portion that extends distally beyond the fiber fixation component and includes a free-end portion located at the distal end of the main connector body. The free-end portion is not supported by a ferrule. The optical fiber is anchored relative to the fiber fixation component before the fiber fixation component is mounted within the main connector body.

公开(公告)号：US20190041585A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US15886266

申请日：2018-02-01

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Dwight A. BRETZ ,  Robert Charles FLAIG ,  Thomas P. HUEGERICH ,  Michael Lawrence GURRERI

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/44

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hardened power and optical connection system for use with hybrid cables. The hardened power and optical connection system includes electrical pin and socket contacts for providing power connections, and ferrules for providing optical connections. The hardened power and optical connection system has an integrated fiber alignment provided through a mating relationship between a plug and a socket.

公开(公告)号：US20180329156A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

申请号：US15777620

申请日：2016-11-18

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC ,  COMMSCOPE ASIA HOLDINGS B.V.

Inventor： Robert Charles FLAIG ,  Michael Lawrence GURRERI ,  Joshua Lee WEBB ,  Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN ,  Randall Bobby PAUL ,  Dwight Andrew BRETZ ,  Paul SCHNEIDER ,  Tom DE BOER ,  Dirk Alexander DE GAST

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3863 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/3861

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods for processing ferrules of fiber optic connectors such that the amount of polishing that is required is eliminated or at least reduced. In one example, an energy source is used to remove excess adhesive from the end face of the fiber and likely from an end face of the ferrule.

公开(公告)号：US20180031775A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15546569

申请日：2016-01-26

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Michael Lawrence GURRERI ,  Robert Charles FLAIG ,  Dwight A. BRETZ ,  Eric Ryan CHAPPELL

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: A hybrid optical and electrical connection system includes a fiber optic connector; and a connector contact holder. The connector includes a connector body defining a forward plug end, a ferrule, a spring that biases the ferrule in a forward direction, and a rear piece that retains the spring within the connector body. The connector contact holder includes an attachment portion that attaches to the fiber optic connector, a lateral offset portion that extends laterally outwardly from the fiber optic connector and a forward extension structure that projects forwardly from the lateral offset portion toward the forward plug end of the connector body. The forward extension structure includes connector contact mounts. Connector electrical contacts are held by the connector contact mounts.