RAY SAMUEL BARNES, JR
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Optical Interconnection Assemblies And Systems For High-Speed Data-Rate Optical Transport Systems
US Patent:
8251591, Aug 28, 2012
Filed:
Jun 17, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/486473
Inventors:
Ray S. Barnes - Hickory NC, US
John D. Coleman - Hickory NC, US
Alan W. Ugolini - Hickory NC, US
John D. Coleman - Hickory NC, US
Alan W. Ugolini - Hickory NC, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/38
US Classification:
385 59
Abstract:
Fiber optic assemblies and systems for high-speed data-rate optical transport systems are disclosed that allow for optically interconnecting active assemblies to a trunk cable in a polarization-preserving manner. The fiber optic assembly includes at least first and second multifiber connectors each having respective pluralities of first and second ports that define respective pluralities of at least first and second groups of at least two ports each. The first and second multifiber connectors are capable of being disposed so that the at least first and second groups of ports are located on respective termination sides of each ferrule. The fiber optic assembly also has a plurality of optical fibers that connect the first and second ports according to a pairings method that maintains polarity between transmit and receive ports of respective active assemblies. At least one of the first and second groups are optically connected without flipping the fibers, and at least one of the first and second groups are optically connected by flipping the fibers.
Strain-Relief Assemblies And Methods For A Field-Installable Fiber Optic Connector
US Patent:
8047727, Nov 1, 2011
Filed:
May 12, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/106224
Inventors:
Ray S. Barnes - Hickory NC, US
Kristine A. McEvoy - Fort Worth TX, US
David W. Meek - Ft. Worth TX, US
Scott E. Semmler - Keller TX, US
Kristine A. McEvoy - Fort Worth TX, US
David W. Meek - Ft. Worth TX, US
Scott E. Semmler - Keller TX, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/38
US Classification:
385 72, 385 53, 385 56, 385 60, 385 62, 385 66, 385 77, 385 78, 385 81, 385 84
Abstract:
A strain-relief assembly for a field-installable fiber optic connector is disclosed, wherein the assembly includes a ferrule holder, an intermediate sleeve, and a crimp sleeve. The ferrule holder back section holds a buffered section of a fiber optic cable, while the ferrule holder front end holds a ferrule and a splice assembly. A stub fiber is held within the ferrule and the splice assembly so as to interface with a section of field optical fiber protruding from the buffered section. The intermediate sleeve engages and generally surrounds a portion of the ferrule holder back section and thus surrounds a portion of the buffered layer. An intermediate sleeve handler may be used to handle the intermediate sleeve and attached the intermediate sleeve to the ferrule holder back section. Stress-relief strands from the fiber optic cable are flared around the outer surface of the intermediate sleeve. A crimp sleeve is placed over the intermediate sleeve to hold the ends of the stress-relief strands in place.
Optical Interconnection Assemblies And Systems For High-Speed Data-Rate Optical Transport Systems
US Patent:
2012028, Nov 15, 2012
Filed:
Jul 26, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/559070
Inventors:
Ray S. Barnes - Hickory NC, US
John D. Coleman - Hickory NC, US
Alan W. Ugolini - Hickory NC, US
John D. Coleman - Hickory NC, US
Alan W. Ugolini - Hickory NC, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/38
US Classification:
385 59
Abstract:
Fiber optic assemblies and systems for high-speed data-rate optical transport systems are disclosed that allow for optically interconnecting active assemblies to a trunk cable in a polarization-preserving manner. The fiber optic assembly includes at least first and second multifiber connectors each having respective pluralities of first and second ports that define respective pluralities of at least first and second groups of at least two ports each. The first and second multifiber connectors are capable of being disposed so that the at least first and second groups of ports are located on respective termination sides of each ferrule. The fiber optic assembly also has a plurality of optical fibers that connect the first and second ports according to a pairings method that maintains polarity between transmit and receive ports of respective active assemblies. At least one of the first and second groups are optically connected without flipping the fibers.
Optical Interconnection Methods For High-Speed Data-Rate Optical Transport Systems
US Patent:
8009959, Aug 30, 2011
Filed:
Jun 17, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/486427
Inventors:
Ray S. Barnes - Hickory NC, US
John D. Coleman - Hickory NC, US
Alan W. Ugolini - Hickory NC, US
John D. Coleman - Hickory NC, US
Alan W. Ugolini - Hickory NC, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/00, G02B 6/38
US Classification:
385147, 385 14, 385 59
Abstract:
Optical interconnection methods for high-speed data-rate optical transport systems are disclosed that optically interconnect active assemblies to a fiber optic cable in a polarization-preserving manner. The methods include defining active-assembly-wise connector ports that connect to active assembly transmit and receive ports, and defining or establishing a pairings method between the active-assembly-wise connector ports. In a first optical interconnection assembly, an active-assembly-wise port is optically connected to a cable-wise port. In the second optical interconnection assembly, the cable-wise port that corresponds to the connected cable-wise port in the first optical interconnection assembly is optically connected to a select active-assembly-wise port as defined by the pairings method. The optical connection process is then repeated from the second to the first optical interconnection assembly. The optical interconnection acts are repeated until all of the active-assembly-wise ports are connected.
Methods, Apparatuses For Providing Secure Fiber Optic Connections
US Patent:
2012005, Mar 1, 2012
Filed:
Aug 30, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/871052
Inventors:
Ray S. Barnes - Hickory NC, US
Dave E. Cunningham - Conover NC, US
Bernhard A. Deutsch - Hickory NC, US
Dave E. Cunningham - Conover NC, US
Bernhard A. Deutsch - Hickory NC, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/46, B23P 21/00
US Classification:
385135, 2952501
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for providing secure fiber optic connections are disclosed. In one embodiment, a locking apparatus comprising a locking plate to secure fiber optic connections is disclosed. The locking plate is configured to be attached to a fiber optic adapter panel and adjustably positioned to a selected position such that when a fiber optic connector on the end of a fiber optic cable is connected to a fiber optic adapter on the fiber optic adapter panel, the fiber optic cable is allowed to pass through a cut-out area of the locking plate but a finger portion of the locking plate does not allow the fiber optic connector to pass through the cut-out area. A lock disposed on the locking plate is configured to keep the locking plate in the selected position. The locking apparatus may also be used to securely store unused or unconnected ports of an optical splitter in a separate enclosure, such as a parking lot compartment.
Strain-Relief Assemblies And Methods For A Field-Installable Fiber Optic Connector
US Patent:
7942587, May 17, 2011
Filed:
Aug 5, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/850999
Inventors:
Ray S. Barnes - Hickory NC, US
Kristine A. McEvoy - Fort Worth TX, US
David W. Meek - Ft. Worth TX, US
Scott E. Semmler - Keller TX, US
Kristine A. McEvoy - Fort Worth TX, US
David W. Meek - Ft. Worth TX, US
Scott E. Semmler - Keller TX, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/36
US Classification:
385 53, 385 54, 385 55, 385 56, 385 57, 385 58, 385 59, 385 60, 385 61, 385 62, 385 63, 385 64, 385 65, 385 66, 385 67, 385 68, 385 69, 385 70, 385 71, 385 72, 385 73, 385 74, 385 75, 385 76, 385 77, 385 78, 385 79, 385 80, 385 81, 385 82, 385 83, 385 84, 385 85, 385 86, 385 87, 385 88, 385 89, 385 90, 385 91, 385 92, 385 93, 385 94, 385 95, 385 96, 385 97, 385 98, 385 99
Abstract:
A strain-relief assembly for a field-installable fiber optic connector is disclosed, wherein the assembly includes a ferrule holder, an intermediate sleeve, and a crimp sleeve. The ferrule holder back section holds a buffered section of a fiber optic cable, while the ferrule holder front end holds a ferrule and a splice assembly. A stub fiber is held within the ferrule and the splice assembly so as to interface with a section of field optical fiber protruding from the buffered section. The intermediate sleeve engages and generally surrounds a portion of the ferrule holder back section and thus surrounds a portion of the buffered layer. An intermediate sleeve handler may be used to handle the intermediate sleeve and attached the intermediate sleeve to the ferrule holder back section. Stress-relief strands from the fiber optic cable are flared around the outer surface of the intermediate sleeve. A crimp sleeve is placed over the intermediate sleeve to hold the ends of the stress-relief strands in place.
Strain-Relief Assemblies And Methods For A Field-Installable Fiber Optic Connector
US Patent:
7785017, Aug 31, 2010
Filed:
Nov 7, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/983066
Inventors:
Ray S. Barnes - Hickory NC, US
Kristine A. McEvoy - Fort Worth TX, US
David W. Meek - Ft. Worth TX, US
Scott E. Semmler - Keller TX, US
Kristine A. McEvoy - Fort Worth TX, US
David W. Meek - Ft. Worth TX, US
Scott E. Semmler - Keller TX, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/38
US Classification:
385 72, 385 53, 385 56, 385 60, 385 62, 385 66, 385 77, 385 78, 385 81, 385 84
Abstract:
A strain-relief assembly for a field-installable fiber optic connector is disclosed, wherein the assembly includes a ferrule holder, an intermediate sleeve, and a crimp sleeve. The ferrule holder back section holds a buffered section of a fiber optic cable, while the ferrule holder front end holds a ferrule and a splice assembly. A stub fiber is held within the ferrule and the splice assembly so as to interface with a section of field optical fiber protruding from the buffered section. The intermediate sleeve engages and generally surrounds a portion of the ferrule holder back section and thus surrounds a portion of the buffered layer. An intermediate sleeve handler may be used to handle the intermediate sleeve and attached the intermediate sleeve to the ferrule holder back section. Stress-relief strands from the fiber optic cable are flared around the outer surface of the intermediate sleeve. A crimp sleeve is placed over the intermediate sleeve to hold the ends of the stress-relief strands in place.
Pre-Connectorized Fiber Optic Cable Network Interconnection Apparatus
US Patent:
7391952, Jun 24, 2008
Filed:
Aug 31, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/513942
Inventors:
Alan W. Ugolini - Hickory NC, US
Ray S. Barnes - Hickory NC, US
Robert W. Dennis - Hickory NC, US
Elmer Mariano Juarez - Tamaulipas, MX
Manuel Alejandro Lopez Sanchez - Tamaulipas, MX
Ray S. Barnes - Hickory NC, US
Robert W. Dennis - Hickory NC, US
Elmer Mariano Juarez - Tamaulipas, MX
Manuel Alejandro Lopez Sanchez - Tamaulipas, MX
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/00
US Classification:
385135, 385134
Abstract:
A pre-connectorized network interconnection apparatus including a housing defining at least one opening for mounting at least one adapter therein, a cable storage tray movably attached to the housing movable between an opened position and a closed position for cable access, and a predetermined length of pre-connectorized fiber optic cable maintained on the storage tray, wherein a first end of the fiber optic cable terminates in at least one connector routed to the at least one connector adapter within the apparatus and a second end of the fiber optic cable terminates in at least one connector that is routed to a predetermined location within a fiber optic network. A data center network apparatus for linking separated fiber optic connection points using a length of pre-connectorized fiber optic cable.
Optical Interconnection Modules For Hybrid Electrical-Optical Networks
US Patent:
2010009, Apr 22, 2010
Filed:
Oct 17, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/288231
Inventors:
Ray S. Barnes - Hickory NC, US
Robert W. Dennis - Hickory NC, US
Alan W. Ugolini - Hickory NC, US
Robert W. Dennis - Hickory NC, US
Alan W. Ugolini - Hickory NC, US
International Classification:
H04B 10/00, G02B 6/38
US Classification:
398140, 385 71
Abstract:
An optical interconnection module () for connecting to a media converter module () as part of a hybrid electrical-optical network () is disclosed. The optical interconnection module includes a transmitter connector (T) having transmit ports (PO(i)) and a receiver connector having receive ports (PO(i)). The optical interconnection module also has transmit/receive ports (PO(i)) that are optically connected via a set (F) of fibers () to the transmit and receive ports of the transmitter and receiver connectors using one of two port configurations. Hybrid electrical-optical networks that utilize a trunk cable () to connect the media converter module to the optical interconnection module are also disclosed.