Thomas P Huegerich

US Patent:

8580162, Nov 12, 2013

Filed:

Mar 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/725626

Inventors:

Michael James Ott - Le Sueur MN, US
Thomas P. Huegerich - Manchester Center VT, US

Assignee:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Berwyn PA

International Classification:

B29D 11/00

US Classification:

264 125, 264 17, 264 27

Abstract:

A method of directly molding a fiber optic ferrule on an end of a fiber optic cable is disclosed. The method preferably includes stripping a cable jacket and/or a buffer layer from optical fibers of the fiber optic cable and trimming the optical fibers with a laser thereby creating trimmed ends on the optical fibers. The optical fibers and preferably a pin assembly are held near the end of the fiber optic cable by an optical fiber and pin locator. The optical fiber and pin locator can statically or dynamically hold and position the optical fibers and pin assembly. After the optical fibers and/or the pin assembly are positioned, a fixture is attached to the trimmed ends of the optical fibers and/or the pin assembly thereby preserving their relative position to each other. After the fixture is attached, the optical fiber and pin locator is removed, and the end of the fiber optic cable with the attached fixture is placed into a mold cavity. A molding material is injected into the mold cavity thereby overmolding a substantial portion of the end of the fiber optic cable and thereby creating a molded body of the fiber optic ferrule.

US Patent:

20040055779, Mar 25, 2004

Filed:

Mar 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/389254

Inventors:

David Wiekhorst - Potter NE, US
Scott Juengst - Sidney NE, US
Thomas Huegerich - Manchester Center VT, US
Kamlesh Patel - Bennington VT, US

International Classification:

H01B011/02

US Classification:

174/1170AS

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20110188813, Aug 4, 2011

Filed:

Feb 4, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/700335

Inventors:

Thomas Marcouiller - Shakopee MN, US
Thomas P. Huegerich - Manchester Center VT, US
Tim Redmann - Carver MN, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/36
G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385 78, 385139, 385136

Abstract:

A dust cap is adapted to cover an end of a fiber optic connector that includes a release sleeve. The dust cap includes a sleeve with an open end and a closed end, at least one resilient latch with a retainer, and a sealing surface. The dust cap is installed on the fiber optic connector by placing the open end of the sleeve over the end of the fiber optic connector. The dust cap is retained on the fiber optic connector by capturing the retainer of the resilient latch between an interior portion of the release sleeve and a retaining pocket of the fiber optic connector. The sealing surface of the dust cap is adapted to sealingly engage a perimeter of the release sleeve when the dust cap is fully installed.

US Patent:

20140064665, Mar 6, 2014

Filed:

Feb 20, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/772059

Inventors:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - , US
Thomas P. Huegerich - Manchester Center VT, US
Steven C. Zimmel - Minneapolis MN, US
Ponharith Nhep - Savage MN, US

Assignee:

ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Berwyn PA

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 60

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.

US Patent:

20210356678, Nov 18, 2021

Filed:

May 20, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/325751

Inventors:

- Hickory NC, US
Robert Charles FLAIG - Lancaster PA, US
Thomas P. HUEGERICH - Fuquay Varina NC, US
Michael Lawrence GURRERI - York PA, US

Assignee:

CommScope Technologies LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/44

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a hardened power and optical connection system for use with hybrid cables. The hardened power and optical connection system includes electrical pin and socket contacts for providing power connections, and ferrules for providing optical connections. The hardened power and optical connection system has an integrated fiber alignment provided through a mating relationship between a plug and a socket.

US Patent:

20200264382, Aug 20, 2020

Filed:

Jan 27, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/773548

Inventors:

- Hickory NC, US
Robert Charles FLAIG - Lancaster PA, US
Thomas P. HUEGERICH - Fuquay Varina NC, US
Michael Lawrence GURRERI - York PA, US

Assignee:

CommScope Technologies LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/44

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a hardened power and optical connection system for use with hybrid cables. The hardened power and optical connection system includes electrical pin and socket contacts for providing power connections, and ferrules for providing optical connections. The hardened power and optical connection system has an integrated fiber alignment provided through a mating relationship between a plug and a socket.

US Patent:

20200012054, Jan 9, 2020

Filed:

Jul 15, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/511609

Inventors:

- Hickory NC, US
Thomas P. Huegerich - Fuquay Varina NC, US
Steven C. Zimmel - Minneapolis MN, US
Ponharith Nhep - Savage MN, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
B29D 11/00
G02B 6/255

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.

US Patent:

20190041585, Feb 7, 2019

Filed:

Feb 1, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/886266

Inventors:

- Hickory NC, US
Robert Charles FLAIG - Lancaster PA, US
Thomas P. HUEGERICH - Fuquay Varina NC, US
Michael Lawrence GURRERI - York PA, US

Assignee:

CommScope Technologies LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/44

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a hardened power and optical connection system for use with hybrid cables. The hardened power and optical connection system includes electrical pin and socket contacts for providing power connections, and ferrules for providing optical connections. The hardened power and optical connection system has an integrated fiber alignment provided through a mating relationship between a plug and a socket.