William M Small

US Patent:

60112182, Jan 4, 2000

Filed:

May 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/862086

Inventors:

Denis E. Burek - Cumming GA
Marc D. Jones - Lithonia GA
William H. Small - Lithonia GA

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H02G 700

US Classification:

174 40CC

Abstract:

A U-shaped universal ground assembly with oversheath protection for use in grounding a cable, the grounding clip having a ground `block` including a framework with a generally open end and a spaced closed end. The framework includes a pair of bifurcated leg members extending from the open end of the framework toward the closed end thereof. An arcuate toothed portion is formed as a lower grip member at the closed end of the framework, and an opposed upper grip member, slidably positioned on the framework, is adapted to be moved toward the closed end of the framework. The grounding block also includes a wire retainer pivotally and slidably supported on the open end of the framework and adapted to be moved into a generally closed position across the open end of the framework. At least one ground wire opening is defined in the framework, and at least one ground wire opening is defined in the wire retainer in substantial registry therewith.

US Patent:

59076534, May 25, 1999

Filed:

May 1, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/848788

Inventors:

Denis Edward Burek - Cumming GA
Marc Duane Jones - Lithonia GA
William H. Small - Lithonia GA

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

385135

Abstract:

A racetrack grommet of resilient material for use in providing a seal between two flanged closure members has first and second spaced sides thereon adapted to be positioned between the flanges, and transverse end sections having insert receiving members having bores therein. Insert members are configured to fit within the bores in end to end butting relationship to provide a seal between a cable entering or leaving the assembled closure and the insert receiving members which, in turn, provide seals for end openings in the assembled closure. The bores in the insert receiving members have holding and sealing means therein and each insert has mating means thereon for mating with the holding means to provide a seal between each of the insert members and the insert receiving member. One or more port plugs seal the unused bores in the insert receiving members. Each insert has a split thereon to facilitate insertion of a cable within the insert, and each insert receiving member has a split therein for facilitating insertion of an insert therein.

US Patent:

58249613, Oct 20, 1998

Filed:

Apr 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/846409

Inventors:

Denis Edward Burek - Cumming GA
Marc Duane Jones - Lithonia GA
William H. Small - Lithonia GA

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H01B 1700

US Classification:

174135

Abstract:

A central strength member anchor for use, for example, in a splice closure, for anchoring the central strength member of a cable entrant into the closure has a planar member having at least one upstanding leg at one end thereof. The distal end of the leg has clamping a strength member receiving member having a bore into which the strength member is to be inserted. The receiving member has clamping arrangement, such as one or more set screws, for clamping the strength member in the bore. The height of the leg is such that the bore in the receiving member is substantially axially aligned with the cable strength member. The planar member has locating holes therein for locating the anchor in the closure, and side walls depending from the planar member have slots for mounting the anchor in the enclosure. The side walls also have at least one slit therein and the planar member is scored so that a portion of the anchor member may be broken off to shorten it.