公开(公告)号：US20180172919A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15898804

申请日：2018-02-19

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Michael James Ott ,  Paul Suek

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3826 ,  B29D11/00 ,  B29L2011/0075 ,  G02B6/3865

Abstract: A method of manufacturing fiber optic connectors includes precision molding optical ferrule assemblies around optical fibers for use in the connectors. The optical ferrule assemblies are over-molded in two-parts: a ferrule and a hub. The ferrule is molded around a coated section of fiber and a fiber tip is formed (e.g., using a laser) at a stripped section of the optical fiber at a location axially spaced from the ferrule. The fiber is pulled into the ferrule to align the tip and the hub is formed to complete the ferrule assembly.

公开(公告)号：US12072539B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US18335211

申请日：2023-06-15

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Ponharith Nhep ,  Michael James Ott

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/46

CPC classification number: G02B6/3847 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3851 ,  G02B6/38875 ,  G02B6/3831 ,  G02B6/387 ,  G02B6/3881 ,  G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/3889 ,  G02B6/475

Abstract: A factory processed and assembled optical fiber arrangement is configured to pass through tight, tortuous spaces when routed to a demarcation point. A connector housing attaches to the optical fiber arrangement at the demarcation point (or after leaving the tight, tortuous spaces) to form a connectorized end of the optical fiber. A fiber tip is protected before leaving the factory until connection is desired.

公开(公告)号：US20240168241A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18482144

申请日：2023-10-06

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Michael James Ott ,  Thomas P. Huegerich ,  Steven C. Zimmel ,  Ponharith Nhep

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  B29D11/00 ,  G02B6/255

CPC classification number: G02B6/3846 ,  B29D11/0075 ,  G02B6/2551 ,  G02B6/381 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3851 ,  G02B6/387 ,  G02B6/3871 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  B29K2063/00 ,  G02B6/3865 ,  G02B6/38875 ,  G02B6/3888 ,  Y10T29/49194

Abstract: A fiber optic cable and connector assembly including a fiber optic connector mounted at the end of a fiber optic cable. The fiber optic connector includes a ferrule assembly including a stub fiber supported within a ferrule. The stub fiber is fusion spliced to an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable at a location within the fiber optic connector.

公开(公告)号：US11754789B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17511291

申请日：2021-10-26

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Michael James Ott

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3821

Abstract: Fiber optic connectors, including SC connectors having a unitary housing that supports a ferrule and also allows for disengagement and release of the connector from, e.g., an adapter. The unitary housing includes a pair of release arms pivotal relative to a main body of the unitary housing, where pivoting of the release arms enables engagement and disengagement of corresponding latch arms in an adapter, for example.

公开(公告)号：US11681109B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-20

申请号：US17740152

申请日：2022-05-09

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Michael James Ott

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3889 ,  G02B6/3847

Abstract: One or more cables are axially, laterally, and/or rotationally secured to an anchor member. A plug connector can be assembled to or around the anchor member. The anchor member also can be used to handle the cable prior to assembling the plug connector. A connectorization system for assembling plug connectors includes multiple types/sizes of cables; optionally types/sizes of plug bodies; and the anchor member sized and shaped to connect a selected one of any of the cables with any of the plug bodies of the connectorization system.

公开(公告)号：US11555968B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-17

申请号：US17390086

申请日：2021-07-30

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Michael James Ott

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/36

Abstract: An optical fiber connection system includes a first and a second optical fiber, each with end portions that are terminated by a first and a second fiber optic connector, respectively. A fiber optic adapter connects the first and the second fiber optic connectors. A fiber alignment apparatus includes V-blocks and gel blocks. Each of the fiber optic connectors includes a connector housing and a sheath. The end portions of the optical fibers are positioned beyond distal ends of the respective connector housings. The sheath is slidably connected to the connector housing and slides between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The sheath covers the end portion of the respective optical fiber when the sheath is at the extended configuration and exposes the end portion when at the retracted configuration. The end portions of the optical fibers are cleaned when slid between the V-blocks and the gel blocks.

公开(公告)号：US11493696B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-08

申请号：US16319117

申请日：2017-07-20

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Michael James Ott ,  John D. Schmidt

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ferrule-less fiber optic connector including a connector body having a front end. The ferrule-less fiber optic connector can include a plurality of optical fibers that extend through the connector body. The optical fibers can have having free end portions at the front end of the connector body that are not supported by a ferrule or by ferrules. In one example, the ferrule-less fiber optic connector can be a duplex fiber optic connector. Transceiver modules and components are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11409051B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-09

申请号：US17150792

申请日：2021-01-15

Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： Ponharith Nhep ,  Michael James Ott

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/44

Abstract: A factory processed and assembled optical fiber arrangement is configured to pass through tight, tortuous spaces when routed to a demarcation point. A connector housing attaches to the optical fiber arrangement at the demarcation point (or after leaving the tight, tortuous spaces) to form a connectorized end of the optical fiber. A fiber tip is protected before leaving the factory until connection is desired.

公开(公告)号：US20210349278A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-11

申请号：US17362333

申请日：2021-06-29

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Michael James Ott ,  David Patrick Murray ,  Patrick J. Thompson

IPC: G02B6/44 ,  G02B6/38

Abstract: A fiber optic cassette including a body defining a front and an opposite rear and an enclosed interior. A cable entry location is defined in the body for a cable to enter the interior of the cassette. The cable which enters at the cable entry location is attached to the cassette body and the fibers are extended into the cassette body and form terminations at connectors. The connectors are connected to adapters located at the front of the cassette. A front side of the adapters defines termination locations for cables to be connected to the fibers connected at the rear of the adapters. A cable including a jacket, a strength member, and fibers enters the cassette. The strength member is crimped to a crimp tube and is mounted to the cassette body, allowing the fibers to extend past the crimp tube into the interior of the cassette body. A strain relief boot is provided at the cable entry location.

公开(公告)号：US11061197B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US16795882

申请日：2020-02-20

Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC

Inventor： Michael James Ott ,  David Patrick Murray ,  Patrick J. Thompson

IPC: G02B6/44 ,  G02B6/38

Abstract: A fiber optic cassette including a body defining a front and an opposite rear and an enclosed interior. A cable entry location is defined in the body for a cable to enter the interior of the cassette. The cable which enters at the cable entry location is attached to the cassette body and the fibers are extended into the cassette body and form terminations at connectors. The connectors are connected to adapters located at the front of the cassette. A front side of the adapters defines termination locations for cables to be connected to the fibers connected at the rear of the adapters. A cable including a jacket, a strength member, and fibers enters the cassette. The strength member is crimped to a crimp tube and is mounted to the cassette body, allowing the fibers to extend past the crimp tube into the interior of the cassette body. A strain relief boot is provided at the cable entry location.