Ashley K Jones

US Patent:

8152384, Apr 10, 2012

Filed:

Oct 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/579598

Inventors:

Michael de Jong - Colleyville TX, US
Paul X. Devereaux - Dallas TX, US
Ashley W. Jones - Denton TX, US
Ronald L. Mudd - Coppell TX, US

Assignee:

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/36

US Classification:

385 53, 385 55, 385 56, 385 58, 385 59, 385 60, 385 65, 385 69, 385 70, 385 71, 385 72, 385 76, 385 77, 385 78, 385 80, 385 81

Abstract:

Push-pull fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies having a latch that is actuated by a cam surface are disclosed. The fiber optic connectors include a ferrule and a housing having the latch. A shroud fits over a portion of the housing and allows the craft to grab the shroud and push the shroud and hence the fiber optic connector into a suitable adapter or the like. Likewise, the craft can grab the shroud and pull on the same to remove the fiber optic connector out of the adapter or the like. The cam surface is disposed on a decoupling member, wherein the decoupling member is attached to the shroud so the components can move together. Methods of making the push-pull fiber optic connector are also disclosed.

US Patent:

8152385, Apr 10, 2012

Filed:

Feb 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/394524

Inventors:

Michael de Jong - Colleyville TX, US
Ashley W. Jones - Denton TX, US
Harley J. Staber - Coppell TX, US

Assignee:

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 71, 385 53, 385 55, 385 70, 385 72

Abstract:

Duplex fiber optic connectors and fiber optic cable assemblies suitable for polarity reversal along with methods of polarity reversal are disclosed. The duplex fiber optic connector assemblies and fiber optic cable assemblies allow rotation of individual fiber optic connectors within the housing assembly for polarity reversal. In one embodiment, the duplex fiber optic cable assembly may use a single boot and a single fiber optic cable, thereby reducing the backside footprint of the cable assembly for improved access and/or airflow. In another embodiment, the housing of the duplex assembly has integral detents to limit rotation, and may further include a removable trigger mechanism and/or a rotatable boot to facilitate polarity reversal.

US Patent:

8172468, May 8, 2012

Filed:

May 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/774898

Inventors:

Ashley Wesley Jones - Denton TX, US
Peter Timothy Travis - Milton VT, US
James Scott Sutherland - Corning NY, US

Assignee:

Corning Incorporated - Corning NY

International Classification:

G02B 6/36
H04B 10/12
G08B 13/14

US Classification:

385 92, 385 53, 385 88, 385 89, 385135, 398141, 3405721, 340 101

Abstract:

Radio frequency identification (RFID)-equipped communication components are disclosed. The communication components can include fiber optic components, such as fiber optic connectors and fiber optic adapters as examples. An RFID-equipped circuit is provided in the communication components to communicate information. In order that the electrical circuit be provided in the communication component without altering the communication component connection type, the circuit may be disposed in at least one recessed area of the communication component housing. In this manner, the communication component maintains its connection type such that it is compatible with a complementary communication component connection type for backwards compatibility while also being RFID-equipped. The circuit may also be provided in a substrate containing one or more electrical contacts coupled to the circuit such that a wired coupling is established with one or more electrical contacts provided in another communication component when connected.

US Patent:

8333518, Dec 18, 2012

Filed:

Mar 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/418752

Inventors:

Ashley Wesley Jones - Denton TX, US
Peter Timothy Travis - Milton VT, US
James Scott Sutherland - Corning NY, US

Assignee:

Corning Incorporated - Corning NY

International Classification:

G02B 6/36
H04B 10/12
G08B 13/14

US Classification:

385 92, 385 53, 385 99, 385 89, 385135, 398141, 3405721, 340 101, 439577

Abstract:

Radio frequency identification (RFID)-equipped communication components are disclosed. The communication components can include fiber optic components, such as fiber optic connectors and fiber optic adapters as examples. An RFID-equipped circuit is provided in the communication components to communicate information. In order that the electrical circuit be provided in the communication component without altering the communication component connection type, the circuit may be disposed in at least one recessed area of the communication component housing. In this manner, the communication component maintains its connection type such that it is compatible with a complementary communication component connection type for backwards compatibility while also being RFID-equipped. The circuit may also be provided in a substrate containing one or more electrical contacts coupled to the circuit such that a wired coupling is established with one or more electrical contacts provided in another communication component when connected.

US Patent:

20090028507, Jan 29, 2009

Filed:

Jul 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/881657

Inventors:

Ashley Wesley Jones - Denton TX, US
Daniel Leyva, JR. - Arlington TX, US
Ronald Lee Mudd - Coppell TX, US
Peter Timothy Travis - Denton TX, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 56

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to fiber optic connectors and adapters, and more specifically to a simplified fiber optic adapter assembly and integrated shutter mechanism. In various embodiments, the simplified fiber optic adapter assembly includes a one-piece outer housing, a one or two-piece inner housing, and several different clip arrangements, reducing the number of parts associated with conventional fiber optic adapter assemblies and eliminating the need for ultrasonic welding or the like. In various embodiments, the integrated shutter mechanism includes one or more shutter doors that are opened internally via the motion required for connector installation.

US Patent:

20100054665, Mar 4, 2010

Filed:

Aug 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/231144

Inventors:

Ashley W. Jones - Denton TX, US
Daniel Leyva, JR. - Arlington TX, US
Michael de Jong - Colleyville TX, US
Peter T. Travis - Milton VT, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/36

US Classification:

385 59, 385 94

Abstract:

The present disclosure is generally directed to a fiber optic adapter assembly for mating fiber optic connectors. The fiber optic adapter includes a body, an alignment cap, and a shutter door. The alignment cap and the body together define a space with the shutter door pivotally disposed in the space for inhibiting debris from entering through the opening and into the body. The shutter door is configured to pivot inwardly when contacted by a fiber optic connector being inserted through the at least one opening and into the body. Additionally, the shutter door includes at least one standoff and at least one latch, wherein the latch is configured to engage and assist in retaining a fiber optic connector that is inserted into the fiber optic adapter assembly.

US Patent:

20110081113, Apr 7, 2011

Filed:

Aug 25, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/862882

Inventors:

Ashley W. Jones - Denton TX, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 62

Abstract:

A fiber optic connector assembly includes two connectors on fiber optic cables joined together by a clip having a trigger arm and a clip body. The trigger arm extends from the clip body at a shallow angle. The shallow angle of the trigger arm effectively reduces an amount of normal force required to activate latch mechanisms on the connectors. The clip is sandwiched between a connector housing and a boot, inhibiting the clip from axially translating relative to the connector assembly. The clip further includes an anti-rotation system to inhibit rotation of the connector assembly relative to the clip.

US Patent:

20110173817, Jul 21, 2011

Filed:

Jan 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/006986

Inventors:

Brandon A. Barnes - Ft. Wroth TX, US
Ashley W. Jones - Denton TX, US
Greg J. Scherer - Keller TX, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/245

US Classification:

30 901

Abstract:

An optical fiber stripper that may cooperate with an optical fiber handler for stripping one or more coating from an optical fiber is disclosed. The stripper is used as a part of a termination system for preparing the optical fiber for an optical connection, thereby providing the craft with a simple, reliable, and easy termination of the optical fiber. By way of example, the stripper cooperates with an optical fiber handler having an optical fiber secured therein for preparing the end of the optical fiber for a mechanical splice in a fiber optic connector.