公开(公告)号：US07360743B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11619636

申请日：2007-01-04

Applicant: Matthew D. Ferris ,  Timothy J. Haataja

Inventor： Matthew D. Ferris ,  Timothy J. Haataja

IPC: F16L3/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/4459 ,  F16B7/0406 ,  H02G3/0608 ,  Y10T403/32483 ,  Y10T403/551 ,  Y10T403/599 ,  Y10T403/7043

Abstract: Couplers for a cable trough system including a spacing defined by first and second guiding surfaces, the spacing being sized to receive the terminal end of a trough member into the spacing. One or more springs are carried on the couplers and may be at least partially disposed within the spacing between the first and the second guiding surfaces. The springs urge the terminal end of the trough member against the coupler upon insertion of the terminal end into the spacing. One or more locking elements are coupled adjacent to the springs to move between a locking position and a released position. The locking elements may slide longitudinally or move perpendicularly to the couplers. A first trough member may be released from the couplers independent from a second trough member coupled to the couplers. Methods for use of the couplers are also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于电缆槽系统的耦合器，包括由第一和第二引导表面限定的间隔，该间隔的尺寸被设计成将槽构件的终端接纳到间隔中。 一个或多个弹簧承载在联接器上并且可以至少部分地设置在第一和第二引导表面之间的间隔内。 当将终端插入间隔时，弹簧将槽构件的末端推向联接器。 一个或多个锁定元件邻近弹簧联接以在锁定位置和释放位置之间移动。 锁定元件可以纵向滑动或垂直于联接器移动。 可以独立于耦合到耦合器的第二槽构件而从耦合器释放第一槽构件。 还提供了使用耦合器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07113685B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US11185428

申请日：2005-07-19

Applicant: Matthew D. Ferris ,  Joel T. Fisher

Inventor： Matthew D. Ferris ,  Joel T. Fisher

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  F16L3/22 ,  H02G3/04

CPC classification number: H02G9/04 ,  G02B6/4459 ,  H02G3/0418 ,  Y10T16/5329

Abstract: A cable trough cover assembly and method of assembly including a cover plate and a hinge piece. The cover plate includes a pivot member along at least one edge, and the hinge piece defines a pocket for releasably receiving the pivot member. The pocket and pivot member arrangement allow the cover plate to be rotated relative to a cable trough to which the hinge pieces may be mounted.

公开(公告)号：US07093997B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10107547

申请日：2002-03-27

Applicant: Matthew D. Ferris ,  Alex Watts

Inventor： Matthew D. Ferris ,  Alex Watts

IPC: F16L3/22

CPC classification number: G02B6/4461 ,  F16B5/0016 ,  G02B6/4439 ,  H02G3/0608 ,  Y10T29/49824 ,  Y10T29/49844 ,  Y10T29/49845 ,  Y10T403/32631 ,  Y10T403/55 ,  Y10T403/551 ,  Y10T403/599 ,  Y10T403/606 ,  Y10T403/7117

Abstract: Couplers for a cable trough system including a terminal end sized to receive a terminal end of a trough member along a longitudinal direction of the body. A spring may be coupled to the body for securing the terminal end of the trough member to the coupler, the spring including first and second spring arms extending generally in opposition to one another in a plane generally parallel to the longitudinal direction. The spring may be received in a slot formed by the trough member. Also included may be a spring release mechanism coupled to the body, the spring release mechanism sliding in the longitudinal direction between a locked position, such that the first and second spring arms engage the terminal end of the trough, and an unlocked position, such that the first and second fingers release the first and second arms of the spring.

公开(公告)号：US6040739A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-21

申请号：US145917

申请日：1998-09-02

Applicant: Robert S. Wedeen ,  Arthur J. Durham ,  Matthew D. Ferris ,  G. Sam Dow

Inventor： Robert S. Wedeen ,  Arthur J. Durham ,  Matthew D. Ferris ,  G. Sam Dow

IPC: H01P5/107 ,  H03F1/00

CPC classification number: H01P5/107

Abstract: A new amplifier module construction enhances the manufacturer's ability to repetitively construct multiple copies of millimeter microwave amplifiers having performance characteristics that are consistent with one another, particularly in input VSWR ratio characteristic, and which performance characteristic do not significantly change following any necessary rework of the amplifier module, including any MMIC chip replacement. In this module, a waveguide to microstrip transition is formed of a backshort member that is separate from the metal base or cover and that backshort member is held pressed in place against the substrate by force exerted by the module's cover plate through a spring member against the exterior of the backshort member. The spring member is formed by a resilient compressible gasket.

Abstract translation: 新的放大器模块结构增强了制造商重复构造具有彼此一致的性能特性的毫米波微波放大器的多个副本的能力，特别是在输入VSWR比特性中，以及在放大器的任何必要的返工之后，哪个性能特性不会显着改变 模块，包括任何MMIC芯片更换。 在该模块中，波导至微带过渡由与金属底座或盖分开的后退构件形成，并且该后端构件通过由模块的盖板通过弹簧构件抵抗基座的力而被压靠在基板上。 后挡件的外观。 弹簧构件由弹性可压缩垫圈形成。

公开(公告)号：US08774717B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US13424190

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: Matthew D. Ferris ,  Elmer O. Freeman ,  Bobby W. Webb ,  Holger Raeder

Inventor： Matthew D. Ferris ,  Elmer O. Freeman ,  Bobby W. Webb ,  Holger Raeder

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04W88/12 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H01Q3/00 ,  H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H04W88/12 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q3/005 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/06 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A Master Antenna Controller System is provided. In one example, the Master Antenna Controller System comprises a handheld wireless device and a RET Master. The handheld wireless device may comprise an Android OS or iOS based smartphone or tablet that includes Wi-Fi capabilities communications capabilities. The RET Master may provide full RET control based on the AISG 1.1 and 2.0 standards and communicate with the handheld wireless device via a wireless access point, such as a Wi-Fi server. The combination may be configured to provide extensive, screen-guided, intuitive RET diagnostics functionality. The RET Master itself may also include multiple different pre-defined tests (e.g. test one actuator, test one RET cable, test AISG signal from TMA) and also some standard electrical tests, e.g. measuring voltage, current etc. Additional higher-level functions may be provided on an Application on the handheld wireless device and communicated to the RET Master wirelessly or by USB connection.

Abstract translation: 提供主天线控制器系统。 在一个示例中，主天线控制器系统包括手持无线设备和RET主站。 手持无线设备可以包括基于Android OS或iOS的智能电话或平板电脑，其包括Wi-Fi功能通信能力。 RET Master可以根据AISG 1.1和2.0标准提供完整的RET控制，并通过无线接入点（如Wi-Fi服务器）与手持式无线设备进行通信。 该组合可以被配置为提供广泛的，屏幕引导的，直观的RET诊断功能。 RET Master本身还可以包括多个不同的预定义测试（例如测试一个致动器，测试一个RET电缆，来自TMA的测试AISG信号）以及一些标准电测试，例如。 测量电压，电流等。可以在手持无线设备上的应用程序上提供其他更高级别的功能，并通过无线或USB连接传送给RET主机。

公开(公告)号：US08365384B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US11382341

申请日：2006-05-09

Applicant: Matthew D. Ferris ,  Alex Watts

Inventor： Matthew D. Ferris ,  Alex Watts

IPC: B23P19/00 ,  F16B7/00 ,  F16B7/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/4461 ,  F16B5/0016 ,  G02B6/4439 ,  H02G3/0608 ,  Y10T29/49824 ,  Y10T29/49844 ,  Y10T29/49845 ,  Y10T403/32631 ,  Y10T403/55 ,  Y10T403/551 ,  Y10T403/599 ,  Y10T403/606 ,  Y10T403/7117

Abstract: Couplers for a cable trough system including a terminal end sized to receive a terminal end of a trough member along a longitudinal direction of the body. A spring may be coupled to the body for securing the terminal end of the trough member to the coupler, the spring including first and second spring arms extending generally in opposition to one another in a plane generally parallel to the longitudinal direction. The spring may be received in a slot formed by the trough member. Also included may be a spring release mechanism coupled to the body, the spring release mechanism sliding in the longitudinal direction between a locked position, such that the first and second spring arms engage the terminal end of the trough, and an unlocked position, such that the first and second fingers release the first and second arms of the spring.

公开(公告)号：US08363999B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US13104789

申请日：2011-05-10

Applicant: Daniel Ray Mertesdorf ,  Trevor D. Smith ,  Keith Nelson ,  Erik Gronvall ,  Paula Rudenick ,  Matthew D. Ferris

Inventor： Daniel Ray Mertesdorf ,  Trevor D. Smith ,  Keith Nelson ,  Erik Gronvall ,  Paula Rudenick ,  Matthew D. Ferris

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/3897 ,  G02B6/4442 ,  G02B6/4446

Abstract: A fiber access terminal for mounting to the end of a fiber distribution cable and configured to be extended through a buried conduit. The fiber distribution cable may include a plurality of optical fibers and enters a housing of the terminal through a base. The terminal also includes a plurality of fiber optic connectors or adapters extending through the housing in generally the same direction as the fiber distribution cable for connecting to optical fiber customer drop cables. The terminal includes a cover and the housing defining an interior and the interior includes a cable slack storage arrangement providing bend radius protection for the optical fiber cables within the interior. A method of assembling a fiber access terminal. A fiber access terminal assembly including a pedestal mounting arrangement.

公开(公告)号：US08164520B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12905733

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: Holger Raeder ,  Philip Sorrells ,  Bobby Webb ,  Paul Lentz ,  Matthew D. Ferris ,  Evan Nguyen

Inventor： Holger Raeder ,  Philip Sorrells ,  Bobby Webb ,  Paul Lentz ,  Matthew D. Ferris ,  Evan Nguyen

IPC: H01Q3/00

CPC classification number: H01Q3/005 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/06 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A Master Antenna Controller is provided comprising a RET Master which may replace several devices, provide full RET control based on the AISG 1.1 and 2.0 standards, provide extensive, screen-guided, intuitive RET diagnostics functionality, and provide an alignment tool free from the problems of magnetic deviation and cumbersome differential GPS antennae. The RET diagnostics functionality may include measurements of voltage, current, and AISG protocol commands. The RET Master may also include multiple different pre-defined tests (e.g. test one actuator, test one RET cable, test AISG signal from TMA) and also some standard electrical tests, e.g. measuring voltage, current etc. Users will be guided on the screen about how to test and what steps to do and the software will guide the user through several steps for an easy and quick trouble-shooting process.

Abstract translation: 提供主天线控制器，其中包括可以替换多个设备的RET主站，基于AISG 1.1和2.0标准提供完整的RET控制，提供广泛的，屏幕引导的，直观的RET诊断功能，并提供无问题的对齐工具 的磁偏差和繁琐的差分GPS天线。 RET诊断功能可能包括电压，电流和AISG协议命令的测量。 RET Master还可以包括多个不同的预定义测试（例如测试一个致动器，测试一个RET电缆，来自TMA的测试AISG信号）以及一些标准电气测试，例如。 测量电压，电流等。用户将在屏幕上引导如何测试和采取哪些步骤，软件将引导用户通过几个步骤轻松快速地进行故障排除过程。

公开(公告)号：USD652747S1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-24

申请号：US29359724

申请日：2010-04-14

Applicant: Matthew D. Ferris

Designer： Matthew D. Ferris

公开(公告)号：US20110090118A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12905733

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: Holger RAEDER ,  Philip Sorrells ,  Bobby Webb ,  Paul Lentz ,  Matthew D. Ferris ,  Evan Nguyen

Inventor： Holger RAEDER ,  Philip Sorrells ,  Bobby Webb ,  Paul Lentz ,  Matthew D. Ferris ,  Evan Nguyen

IPC: H01Q3/00

CPC classification number: H01Q3/005 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W24/06 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A Master Antenna Controller is provided comprising a RET Master which may replace several devices, provide full RET control based on the AISG 1.1 and 2.0 standards, provide extensive, screen-guided, intuitive RET diagnostics functionality, and provide an alignment tool free from the problems of magnetic deviation and cumbersome differential GPS antennae. The RET diagnostics functionality may include measurements of voltage, current, and AISG protocol commands. The RET Master may also include multiple different pre-defined tests (e.g. test one actuator, test one RET cable, test AISG signal from TMA) and also some standard electrical tests, e.g. measuring voltage, current etc. Users will be guided on the screen about how to test and what steps to do and the software will guide the user through several steps for an easy and quick trouble-shooting process.

Abstract translation: 提供主天线控制器，其中包括可以替换多个设备的RET主站，基于AISG 1.1和2.0标准提供完整的RET控制，提供广泛的，屏幕引导的，直观的RET诊断功能，并提供无问题的对齐工具 的磁偏差和繁琐的差分GPS天线。 RET诊断功能可能包括电压，电流和AISG协议命令的测量。 RET Master还可以包括多个不同的预定义测试（例如测试一个致动器，测试一个RET电缆，来自TMA的测试AISG信号）以及一些标准电气测试，例如。 测量电压，电流等。用户将在屏幕上引导如何测试和采取哪些步骤，软件将引导用户通过几个步骤轻松快速地进行故障排除过程。