Maurice Robertson

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:

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.