Christopher B Scherer

US Patent:

20060232385, Oct 19, 2006

Filed:

Apr 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/105487

Inventors:

Christopher Scherer - Austin TX, US
Jonathan Sholtis - Buda TX, US

International Classification:

G08B 9/00

US Classification:

340286020, 439488000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used in information technology. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable without the use of external test equipment.

US Patent:

20130039624, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Apr 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/643700

Inventors:

Christopher Briand Scherer - Austin TX, US
Jonathon Keith Sholtis - Buda TX, US

International Classification:

H01R 3/00
G02B 6/36

US Classification:

385 92, 439488

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used for data or power transmission. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable.

US Patent:

20130316583, Nov 28, 2013

Filed:

Aug 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/822283

Inventors:

Christopher Briand Scherer - Austin TX, US
Jonathon Keith Sholtis - Buda TX, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/66

US Classification:

43962023

Abstract:

An advanced keystone jack for use in Ethernet cabling systems that enables the display of jack status, IP address, MAC address, power status, equipment type, location of far end, security setting on the jack and security lock-out status of the circuitry. The system is self contained and powered from POE power or a common power source.

US Patent:

20190257873, Aug 22, 2019

Filed:

Jul 14, 2017

Appl. No.:

16/310353

Inventors:

- Austin TX, US
Christopher B. SCHERER - Austin TX, US
Braon MOSELY - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

G01R 31/02
H01R 24/64
H01R 13/70
G01R 31/04
H04B 10/80

Abstract:

Disclosed are traceable (e.g., networking) cables and cable components (e.g., telltales, switches, and controllers). The disclosed networking cables may be (e.g., indirectly) connected such that signals may be communicated from one cable to another cable. For example, some such cables are configured such that when a switch of one cable is actuated, a controller connected to the switch sends signals to other controllers of the same cable and controllers of other connected cables to activate, inactivate, and/or change the operating mode of telltale(s) of the same cable and/or of other connected cables.

US Patent:

20150340818, Nov 26, 2015

Filed:

Jan 16, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/761491

Inventors:

Christopher B. Scherer - Austin TX, US
Jon Sholtis - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/717
H01H 47/22
H01R 43/048
H01R 43/26
H01R 13/6461
H01R 13/70

Abstract:

Disclosed are field-terminable traceable (e.g., networking) cables and cable components (e.g., field-applicable connection hoods), as well as related kits and methods. For example, in one embodiment of a field-applicable connection hood for a networking cable, the connection hood comprises: a connector or plug configured to be coupled to a port or outlet; two conductive tabs each configured to be coupled without, soldering to a tracer wire to enable electrical communication between the tracer wire and the conductive tab; an electrically activated telltale; and a switch configured to be actuated to enable electrical communication between the two conductive tabs and the telltale.

Address:

7805 Bixler Dr, Austin, TX 78744

Phone:

(512)2808212

VIN:

1FAFP34N77W294331

Make:

FORD

Model:

FOCUS

Year:

2007