Michael J German

US Patent:

6379194, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

May 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/572751

Inventors:

Theodore A. Conorich - Parsippany Township NJ
Michael G. German - Secaucus NJ
William J. Ivan - Woodbridge NJ

Assignee:

Avaya Technology Corp. - Basking Ridge NJ

International Classification:

H01R 922

US Classification:

439709

Abstract:

A wiring block mounting bracket for mounting a conductor termination array and wiring block on an industry standard 19 inch Terminal Frame System. For telecommunications and data management systems, the wiring block mount allows the mounting of one to four termination arrays only, without the need for a back panel.

US Patent:

6499861, Dec 31, 2002

Filed:

Sep 23, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/404619

Inventors:

Michael Gregory German - Secaucus NJ
Frank Salvatore Leone - Berkeley Heights NJ

Assignee:

Avaya Technology Corp. - Basking Ridge NJ

International Classification:

F21V 3300

US Classification:

362253, 362234

Abstract:

A device, system and method for locating a specific patch cord connection port contained within a telecommunications closet having line tracing capabilities. An LED is provided at each of the connector ports present within the telecommunications closet that is positioned to illuminate the connector port or illuminate a shroud positioned in front of the connector port. The LEDs can be individually and selectively illuminated. Accordingly, individually identified connector ports can be selectively illuminated within the telecommunications closet. This greatly increases the ability of a technician to accurately locate the patch cord connector port within the telecommunications closet that has been targeted by the patch cord tracing system.

US Patent:

6501897, Dec 31, 2002

Filed:

Sep 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/657965

Inventors:

Michael G. German - Secaucus NJ
Mark Richard Jennings - Andover NJ
Frank S. Leone - Berkeley Heights NJ
Richard J. Pimpinella - Hampton NJ

Assignee:

Fitel USA Corp. - Norcross GA

International Classification:

G02B 610

US Classification:

385134, 385135, 385 24, 385 39, 324 66, 361826

Abstract:

The present invention is a flexible plastic membrane which supports embedded components such as light emitting diodes and plastic pressure switches, and conductors on a plastic ribbon which connects the embedded light emitting diode and plastic pressure switch to a connector. The flexible plastic membrane supports an adhesive which enables it to be stick to the surface of the module face plate. The inventive structure is more economical to build and install than presently used mechanical spring loaded push switches and light emitting diodes as they must be physically mounted to the face plate and hardwired when the module is manufactured. In addition, the inventive structure can be replaced in the field when a fault develops without disturbing or disconnecting the optical fiber connected to the front or rear of a module.

US Patent:

6658191, Dec 2, 2003

Filed:

Jul 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/201702

Inventors:

Michael G. German - Secaucus NJ
Mark Richard Jennings - Andover NJ
Frank S. Leone - Berkeley Heights NJ
Richard J. Pimpinella - Frankfort IL

Assignee:

Fitel USA Corp. - Norcross GA

International Classification:

G02B 600

US Classification:

385134, 385 24, 385 39, 385135, 324 66, 361826

Abstract:

The present invention is a flexible plastic membrane which supports embedded components such as light emitting diodes and plastic pressure switches, and conductors on a plastic ribbon which connects the embedded light emitting diode and plastic pressure switch to a connector. The flexible plastic membrane supports an adhesive which enables it to be stick to the surface of the module faceplate. The inventive structure is more economical to build and install than presently used mechanical spring loaded push switches and light emitting diodes as they must be physically mounted to the face plate and hardwired when the module is manufactured. In addition, the inventive structure can be replaced in the field when a fault develops without disturbing or disconnecting the optical fiber connected to the front or rear of a module.

US Patent:

6671372, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

Jun 10, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/329444

Inventors:

Frank P. Baker - Chatham NJ
Theodore A. Conorich - Parsippany Township NJ
William J. Ivan - Woodbridge NJ
Michael G. German - Secaucus NJ
Golam M. Choudhury - Somerset NJ

Assignee:

Avaya Technology Corp. - Basking Ridge NJ

International Classification:

H04M 100

US Classification:

37939901, 37941303, 37941304, 379417

Abstract:

A protective cable cover separates cable routing from patchcords and cross-connect wire in a wiring trough, and includes a printed wiring board that provides a means for mounting electronic circuitry and components. The cable cover is placed over the cable conductors on a wiring block cable organizer. A circuit designation strip and row marking pads are provided to designate rows and circuit connections. A strike engages a latch on a patchcord plug to releasably retain the plug in engagement with the wiring block. Mounting holes are formed integral with the cable cover to engage latches on the cable organizer for releasably mounting the cable cover on the cable organizer.

US Patent:

7605707, Oct 20, 2009

Filed:

Dec 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/295349

Inventors:

Michael G. German - Secaucus NJ, US
Golam Mabud Choudhury - Warren NJ, US
Daniel Warren Macauley - Fishers IN, US
Danny L. Satterthwaite - Allen TX, US
Peter T. Tucker - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405728, 3405727, 340687

Abstract:

A telecommunications patching system includes a patch panel having a plurality of connector ports, and having an RFID reader and RF antennas associated with the connector ports. A plurality of patch cords are configured to selectively interconnect pairs of the connector ports. Each patch cord has opposite ends and a respective connector secured to each end that is configured to be removably secured within a connector port. Each connector of a respective patch cord includes an RFID tag. The RFID tags for a respective patch cord have the same unique identifier stored therewithin. The RF antenna associated with a connector port emits RF signals that cause a patch cord connector RFID tag to transmit its identifier. Each RF antenna detects the transmitted identifier of a patch cord connector RFID tag when the respective patch cord connector is inserted within, and removed from, a respective one of the connector ports.

US Patent:

8092249, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Feb 18, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/708173

Inventors:

Michael German - Secaucus NJ, US
Daniel W. Macauley - Fishers IN, US
G. Mabud Choudhury - Warren NJ, US

Assignee:

CommScope Inc. of North Carolina - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H01R 3/00

US Classification:

439489

Abstract:

A communications system includes a plurality of patch panels, wherein each patch panel has a plurality of connector ports on a front surface thereof that are each connected to a respective communication line, and one or more optical couplers/connector ports on a rear surface thereof for linking two or more patch panels together. A cable for linking patch panels includes opposite ends and a respective connector at each end that is configured to be removably secured within a respective coupler/connector port on the rear surface. Each connector has an RFID tag attached thereto. An RF antenna is secured to each patch panel adjacent each respective coupler, and each antenna is configured to activate and read information from a cable RFID tag when a cable connector is secured within a coupler adjacent thereto.

US Patent:

8116434, Feb 14, 2012

Filed:

Nov 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/605806

Inventors:

Michael G. German - Secaucus NJ, US
Golam M. Choudhury - Warren NJ, US
Daniel W. Macauley - Fishers IN, US
Danny L. Satterthwaite - Allen TX, US
Peter T. Tucker - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H04M 1/24

US Classification:

379 3201, 379326, 379438

Abstract:

A telecommunications patching system includes a patch panel comprising a plurality of connector ports and a plurality of patch cords configured to selectively interconnect pairs of the connector ports. Each patch cord has opposite ends and a respective connector secured to each end that is configured to be removably secured within a connector port. The connectors of a respective patch cord have the same unique identifier associated therewith. A first sensor is located at each connector port and detects when a patch cord connector is inserted within, and removed from, a respective connector port. A second sensor is located at each connector port and reads the identifier of a patch cord connector inserted within a respective connector port. The first and second sensors are in communication with a controller that monitors and logs patch cord interconnections with the connector ports.