Christopher Lee Houser

US Patent:

7903925, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Feb 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/394140

Inventors:

Terry L. Cooke - Hickory NC, US
Christopher S. Houser - Newton NC, US
Tory A. Klavuhn - Newton NC, US

Assignee:

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/00
G02B 6/44

US Classification:

385136, 385100, 385134

Abstract:

Fiber optic cable assemblies having a fiber optic cable, a furcation body, and one or more furcated legs are disclosed herein. In embodiments disclosed herein, the furcation body comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end having the fiber optic cable extending therefrom, and the second end having one or more furcated legs extending therefrom. The furcation body can include one or more features that facilitate cable management by supporting cabling components used in making fiber optic interconnections. The cable management features of the fiber optic cable assemblies advantageously inhibit sagging, facilitate access to fiber optic interconnections, and/or improve air flow paths between fiber optic interconnections.

US Patent:

8328432, Dec 11, 2012

Filed:

Nov 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/953207

Inventors:

Terry L. Cooke - Hickory NC, US
Christopher S. Houser - Newton NC, US
James M. Wilson - Granite Falls NC, US

Assignee:

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 62, 385 53, 385 54, 385 58, 385 60, 385 69, 385 72, 385 75, 385 76, 385 78, 385 80, 385 81, 385 87, 385 91, 385 92

Abstract:

A fiber optic cable assembly includes a fiber optic connector and a fiber optic cable having at least one strength element, the connector and cable held together by a crimp band. The crimp band may include at least one lateral aperture on at least one end for inspecting the disposition of the strength element prior to crimping to ensure a uniform distribution of the strength element.

US Patent:

20130163932, Jun 27, 2013

Filed:

Mar 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/421463

Inventors:

Terry L. Cooke - Hickory NC, US
Christopher S. Houser - Newton NC, US
William c. Hurley - Hickory NC, US
James M. Wilson - Granite Falls NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/44
B23P 17/04
B23P 11/02
G02B 6/36

US Classification:

385 76, 385114, 385100, 29428, 29446

Abstract:

An optical fiber cable includes a jacket and modules including optical fibers. The jacket has an interior that forms an elongate conduit between proximal and distal ends. The modules extend lengthwise through the conduit without being bound together in a pattern of twisting or wound together in a pattern of stranding. Also, the jacket and modules are sized such that free space is provided within the conduit between the modules and the jacket. The jacket is at least ten meters long, and the orientation, alignment, and size of the modules allow individual modules to slide lengthwise relative to one another through the conduit. Pulling one of the modules from the proximal end of the jacket while holding the other modules fixed at the distal end of the jacket draws the one module further into the jacket on the distal end of the jacket.

US Patent:

20130183012, Jul 18, 2013

Filed:

Mar 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/420110

Inventors:

Alma Delia Cabanne Lopez - Reynosa, MX
Terry L. Cooke - Hickory NC, US
Christopher S. Houser - Newton NC, US
Diego Maldonalo Jimenez - Reynosa, MX
Matthew W. Smith - Lenoir NC, US
James M. Wilson - Granite Falls NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/44
B23P 17/04
G02B 6/46

US Classification:

385100, 29428, 29460, 294262

Abstract:

A furcation system of an optical fiber assembly includes a fan-out and a transition tube. The fan-out includes a surface and stations. The surface is flexible such that the surface is configured to be changed from flat to curved. The stations are coupled to one side of the surface and are configured to receive and hold sub-units of an optical fiber cable, while allowing the sub-units to project from the stations. The stations are spaced apart from one another such that the stations provide separation between the sub-units received by the stations. Bending of the surface moves the stations from a planar arrangement to a three-dimensional arrangement such that the sub-units may project from the stations of the fan-out in planar and three-dimensional arrays.

US Patent:

20130209037, Aug 15, 2013

Filed:

Mar 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/420079

Inventors:

Terry L. Cooke - Hickory NC, US
Christopher S. Houser - Newton NC, US
Ronald A. Leonard - Connelly Springs NC, US
James M. Wilson - Granite Falls NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 59

Abstract:

An interconnect assembly includes an optical fiber cable, legs, connectors, and covers. The optical fiber cable includes a jacket and sub-units. The jacket has an interior defining a passage and the sub-units extend through the passage and include optical fibers extending lengthwise through the sub-units. The legs of the interconnect assembly extend from the passage on an end of the jacket, where the legs are continuations of or extensions from the sub-units such that the optical fibers further extend through the legs. The connectors are attached to the optical fibers on distal ends of the legs and the covers are attached to the connectors. The covers each include an end having a track for wrapping one or more of the legs over in order to package the legs and connectors, such as for placement of the legs and connectors within a pulling grip for installation of the interconnect assembly through a duct.

US Patent:

20130308915, Nov 21, 2013

Filed:

Oct 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/663949

Inventors:

Scott Eaker Buff - Hickory NC, US
Terry Lee Cooke - Hickory NC, US
Christopher Shawn Houser - Hickory NC, US
Ronald Alan Leonard - Connelly Springs NC, US
Brian Keith Rhoney - Hickory NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385135, 385134

Abstract:

Port tap fiber optic modules and related systems and methods for monitoring optical networks are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the port tap fiber optic modules disclosed herein include connections that employ a universal wiring scheme. The universal writing scheme ensure compatibility of attached monitor devices to permit a high density of both live and tap fiber optic connections, and to maintain proper polarity of optical fibers among monitor devices and other devices. In other embodiments, the port tap fiber optic modules are provided as high-density port tap fiber optic modules. The high-density port tap fiber optic modules are configured to support a specified density of live and passive tap fiber optic connections. Providing high-density port tap fiber optic modules can support greater connection bandwidth capacity to provide a migration path for higher data rates while minimizing the space needed for such fiber optic equipment.

US Patent:

20130308916, Nov 21, 2013

Filed:

Oct 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/663975

Inventors:

Scott Eaker Buff - Hickory NC, US
Terry Lee Cooke - Hickory NC, US
Christopher Shawn Houser - Hickory NC, US
Ronald Alan Leonard - Connelly Springs NC, US
Brian Keith Rhoney - Hickory NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385135

Abstract:

Port tap fiber optic modules and related systems and methods for monitoring optical networks are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the port tap fiber optic modules disclosed herein include connections that employ a universal wiring scheme. The universal writing scheme ensure compatibility of attached monitor devices to permit a high density of both live and tap fiber optic connections, and to maintain proper polarity of optical fibers among monitor devices and other devices. In other embodiments, the port tap fiber optic modules are provided as high-density port tap fiber optic modules. The high-density port tap fiber optic modules are configured to support a specified density of live and passive tap fiber optic connections. Providing high-density port tap fiber optic modules can support greater connection bandwidth capacity to provide a migration path for higher data rates while minimizing the space needed for such fiber optic equipment.

US Patent:

20130322825, Dec 5, 2013

Filed:

Jun 4, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/487734

Inventors:

Terry L. Cooke - Hickory NC, US
Christopher S. Houser - Newton NC, US
Ronald A. Leonard - Connelly Springs NC, US
James M. Wilson - Granite Falls NC, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 59

Abstract:

A multi-fiber fiber optic connector is configured to include a switchable polarity key that can be used to define first and second polarity configurations for the connector. The connector has a multi-fiber ferrule surrounded by an inner housing. The inner housing has top and bottom recesses sized to accommodate the polarity key. The polarity key is removably secured in either a top or bottom recess using a latching feature. The polarity of the connector can be switched by moving the polarity key from one position in the connector to the other rather than having to disassemble the connector.