Bradley S Hoyl

US Patent:

6487356, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Jul 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/628915

Inventors:

Carl G. Harrison - Plano TX
Bradley S. Hoyl - Frisco TX
Denise L. Smart - Plano TX

Assignee:

Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G02B 600

US Classification:

385135, 385 59

Abstract:

An apparatus provides storage for cable slack and also provides for segregation of interface cables on the front of a chassis and for segregation of intrasystem cables on the back of the chassis. A and B copies of intrasystem cables are segregated on opposite sides of the chassis. Cable slack spools are provided at the top and bottom, on each side of the front and rear surfaces. This configuration allows for convenient cable slack storage for both top-entry and bottom-entry cables.

US Patent:

6526210, Feb 25, 2003

Filed:

Jun 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/604355

Inventors:

Carl G. Harrison - Plano TX
Bradley S. Hoyl - Frisco TX
Denise L. Smart - Plano TX

Assignee:

Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G02B 600

US Classification:

385134

Abstract:

A connector retainer panel provides a number of openings for connector adapters, where the number of openings is an integer power of 2. Each of the adapters is any type of optical adapter that mates two connectors. The connector adapters are placed within the panel in a vertical orientation, in a side-by-side relation to one another. Mounting holes may be provided in order to attach the connector adapters to the panel. Additional mounting holes may be provided to mount the retainer panel to a chassis. Within a chassis, multiple retainer panels are provided in a top-to-bottom orientation.

US Patent:

6601995, Aug 5, 2003

Filed:

Jun 2, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/586581

Inventors:

Carl G. Harrison - Plano TX
Bradley S. Hoyl - Frisco TX
Denise L. Smart - Plano TX

Assignee:

Cisco Technology, Inc - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

385 77, 439142

Abstract:

A unitary-construction shielding system obstructs an energy source opening within a connector housing when no connector is present within the housing. The shield is at least as wide as the energy source opening and is configured to rest in a position, when no connector is present in the housing, that obstructs the laser source opening. When a connector is inserted into the connector housing, the connector supplies an obstruction force to the shielding device, causing the shielding device to remain in a deflected position. When the connector is removed from the connector housing, and the obstruction force is therefore removed from the shielding device, and the bias portion of the shielding device causes the device to return to a rest position that again obstructs the energy source opening. A method for providing a shielding system provides that the installation and removal of the shielding device may be accomplished without removing the connector from the connector housing.

US Patent:

6655643, Dec 2, 2003

Filed:

Mar 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/822888

Inventors:

Bradley S. Hoyl - Frisco TX
Michael N. Gish - Allen TX
Maurice Robertson - Rowlett TX

Assignee:

Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

F16L 322

US Classification:

248 681, 248909, 248 53, 248 743, 3122236, 312108

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for supporting and protecting flex circuits are provided. A flex circuit cabling wallet has a first cover, a second cover, and a fold line that is coupled to the first and second covers. The first cover includes a latching mechanism. The second cover includes at least one latch tab. The latch tab is configured to create a releasable bond with the latching mechanism. When the releasable bond is engaged, the first cover, fold line area, second cover, and latch tab enclose the base of a flex circuit. In at least one embodiment, a cable fastener is also provided. The cable fastener attaches to the first cover of the flex circuit cabling wallet, thereby segregating the flex circuit from cables.

US Patent:

7588216, Sep 15, 2009

Filed:

Mar 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/812247

Inventors:

Bradley S. Hoyl - Frisco TX, US
Carl G. Harrison - Plano TX, US
Maurice Robertson - Rowlett TX, US

Assignee:

Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

F16L 3/12

US Classification:

248 743, 248 69, 2482052, 248909, 24306, 385134, 312222, 174 50, 361608, 211 26

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for cable management via hook and loop type materials are provided. The apparatus includes a substrate and a tie wrap. In at least one embodiment, the substrate is coupled to a rigid frame that is capable of accommodating a plurality of cables. The substrate and the tie wrap each have engaging mechanisms that enable them to create a hook and loop type releasable bond when pressed into contact with each other. The tie wrap is shaped to define an elongated body and a head portion having an interior opening. The body of the tie wrap may be pulled through the interior opening of the head portion in order to provide support for cables.

US Patent:

6375363, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Jun 2, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/586420

Inventors:

Carl G. Harrison - Plano TX
Bradley S. Hoyl - Frisco TX
Denise L. Smart - Plano TX

Assignee:

Cisco Technology, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

385 77

Abstract:

A multi-part shielding system obstructs an energy source opening within a connector housing when no connector is present within the housing. The shield is at least as wide as the energy source opening and is configured to rest in a position, when no connector is present in the housing, that obstructs the laser source opening. When a connector is inserted into the connector housing, the connector supplies an obstruction force to the shielding device, causing the shielding device to remain in a deflected position. When the connector is removed from the connector housing, and the obstruction force is therefore removed from the shielding device, and the bias portion of the shielding device causes the device to return to a rest position that again obstructs the energy source opening. The bias portion receives support from a bias support member. A method for providing a shielding system provides that the installation and removal of the shielding device is accomplished without removing the connector from the connector housing.