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Frank Flens, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110080008LATCHING MECHANISM FOR A MODULE - One embodiment includes a latching mechanism having a latch, a cam and a slider. The cam is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The cam is also configured to displace an end of the latch when the cam is rotated about the axis of rotation. The slider is operably connected to the cam and is configured to cause the cam to rotate about the axis of rotation. Some embodiments also include a retaining cover and a boot. The retaining cover secures a second end of the latch to a module in which the latching mechanism is implemented. The boot is operatively connected to the slider and can be manipulated by a user to activate the slider.04-07-2011
20110081119SIMPLIFIED AND SHORTENED PARALLEL CABLE - One embodiment includes a connector comprising a connector housing, a ferrule, and a crimp ring. The connector housing has inner and outer surfaces extending between forward and rear ends of the connector housing. The inner surfaces defined a passageway extending lengthwise between the forward and rear ends. The connector housing includes at least one protrusion formed on one of the outer surfaces that is configured to engage a corresponding connector engaging structure of an alignment guide to secure the connector housing within the alignment guide. The ferrule is configured to mount upon end portions of a plurality of optical fibers of a multi-fiber communication cable. The ferrule is disposed partially within the passageway. The crimp ring encompasses the rear end of the connector housing and is configured to secure the connector to the multi-fiber communication cable.04-07-2011

Frank Flens, Campbell, CA US

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20090290619TRANSCEIVER MODULE WITH DUAL PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - Transceiver modules with dual printed circuit boards. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module includes first and second printed circuit boards (PCBs), a transmitter, a receiver, and a flexible circuit. The first PCB is positioned in a first plane and the second PCB is positioned in a second plane. The transmitter and the receiver are both positioned in a third plane that is offset from the first and second planes. The flexible circuit includes conductive traces that allow electrical data signals to pass between the transmitter and the receiver and the first and second PCBs.11-26-2009
20100080518PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD POSITIONING IN AN OPTOELECTRONIC MODULE - Printed circuit board (PCB) positioning in an optoelectronic module. In one example embodiment, a spacer can be use to position top and bottom PCBs that are at least partially enclosed within top and bottom shells of an optoelectronic module. The spacer includes top and bottom surfaces and a plurality of top posts extending from the top surface. The top posts are configured to extend through openings in the top PCB to contact inside surfaces of the top shell.04-01-2010
20100296817ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION CONTAINMENT IN AN OPTOELECTRONIC MODULE - Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) containment assemblies for use in optoelectronic modules. In one example embodiment, an EMR containment assembly includes an EMR shield and a mounting spring plate attached to the EMR shield. The EMR shield includes a first substantially flat body defining at least one edge, a plurality of optical ports defined in the first body; and a plurality of fingers defined along at least one edge of the first body. The fingers are configured to bias against a housing of an optoelectronic module. The mounting spring plate includes a second substantially flat body defining at least one edge, an optical window defined in the second body, and a plurality of leaf springs defined along at least one edge of the second body. The leaf springs are configured to bias against an alignment guide positioned within the optoelectronic module.11-25-2010

Frank J. Flens, San Jose, CA US

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20110081114COMMUNICATIONS MODULE INTEGRATED BOOT AND RELEASE SLIDE - One embodiment includes an integrated boot and release slide having a release slide and a boot. The release slide includes a main body, a plurality of arms, and a plurality of coupling structures. The arms extend from a first end of the main body. The coupling structures extend from a second end of the main body opposite the first end. The boot is overmolded over the coupling structures of the release slide and defines a cavity configured to slidably receive a communications cable.04-07-2011

Frank J. Flens, Campbell, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110228483COMMUNICATIONS MODULE WITH A SHELL ASSEMBLY HAVING THERMAL MECHANICAL FEATURES - In an embodiment, a shell assembly for a communications module is described that includes a top shell, a bottom shell, and a thermal boss. The top shell has a top panel and opposing lateral side portions. The bottom shell has a bottom panel and opposing lateral side portions. The top shell and the bottom shell are configured to be assembled together to define a cavity therebetween. The cavity may be configured to receive a transceiver assembly. The thermal boss extends from the top panel and includes a thermal interface surface defining a thermal interface plane oriented at an angle relative to the top panel.09-22-2011