Ashley R Jones, Age 411617 Eagle Ridge Dr, Denton, TX 76210

8152384, Apr 10, 2012

Oct 15, 2009

12/579598

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

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

G02B 6/36

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

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.

8152385, Apr 10, 2012

Feb 27, 2009

12/394524

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

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

G02B 6/38

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

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.

8172468, May 8, 2012

May 6, 2010

12/774898

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

Corning Incorporated - Corning NY

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

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

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.

8333518, Dec 18, 2012

Mar 13, 2012

13/418752

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

Corning Incorporated - Corning NY

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

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

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.

8459877, Jun 11, 2013

Jan 14, 2011

13/006906

Brandon A. Barnes - Ft. Worth TX, US
Kevin C. Beach - Haltom City TX, US
Ashley W. Jones - Denton TX, US
Greg J. Scherer - Keller TX, US

Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC

G02B 6/36
G02B 6/38

385 56, 385 76, 385134, 385135, 385136, 385 96, 385 97, 385137

An optical fiber handler for optical connector termination systems and other devices are disclosed herein. The optical fiber handler attaches to the optical fiber or cable and cooperates with other components for preparing the optical fiber and/or making the optical connection, thereby providing a simple, reliable, and easy termination for the optical fiber. For instance, the handler may cooperate with one or more of the following a strip tool, strip/clean tool, cleave tool for preparing the end of the optical fiber(s), and/or a mechanical splice connector for making the optical connection. Additionally, after the optical fiber handler is attached to the mechanical splice connector it may be easily removed by the craft if necessary to reposition and reterminated the mechanical splice.

2009002, Jan 29, 2009

Jul 27, 2007

11/881657

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

G02B 6/38

385 56

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.

2010005, Mar 4, 2010

Aug 29, 2008

12/231144

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

G02B 6/38
G02B 6/36

385 59, 385 94

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.

2011008, Apr 7, 2011

Aug 25, 2010

12/862882

Ashley W. Jones - Denton TX, US

G02B 6/38

385 62

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.