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Tinton Falls, NJ, United States of America

Keptel, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 50

Forward Citations = 1,355

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26 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas J Collins (22 out of 24 patents)

Thomas G Graham (12 out of 19 patents)

Anthony L Nieves (11 out of 18 patents)

4. Pina R Schneider (11 out of 18 patents)

5. Steven B Perry (11 out of 15 patents)

6. Daniel Lynch (8 out of 11 patents)

7. George R Steenton (6 out of 6 patents)

8. Eric J Hermsen (4 out of 9 patents)

9. Joel Karan (2 out of 6 patents)

10. Peter Quintana (2 out of 2 patents)

11. James P Hogan (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Donald C Stier (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Patrick J Epple (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Joseph R Hogan (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Stanley B Krawiec (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Optical Fiber Splice Closure

Electric Circuit Connector

Subscriber Network Interface

Telephone Network Interface

Network Interface Enclosure

Remotely Activated Switching

Loop Status Verification

Programmable Selective Ringing

50 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5495549 - Optical fiber splice closure (1996-02-27),

2. 5483573 - Electric circuit connector with auto-termination (1996-01-09),

3. 5428705 - Apparatus for storing and organizing spliced optical fibers (1995-06-27),

4. 5394466 - Combination telephone network interface and cable television apparatus (1995-02-28),

5. 5375185 - Apparatus for storing and organizing spliced optical fibers (1994-12-20),

6. 5371323 - Splice housing apparatus (1994-12-06),

7. 5297199 - Apparatus for connecting and disconnecting subscriber premises line and (1994-03-22),

8. 5189256 - Apparatus for coiling and storing conductors in a circular shape (1993-02-23),

9. 5109467 - Interconnect cabinet for optical fibers (1992-04-28),

10. D324207 - Subscriber network interface enclosure (1992-02-25),

11. 5086459 - Timing circuit and a secure telephone jack utilizing this circuit (1992-02-04),

12. D318653 - Subscriber network interface enclosure (1991-07-30),

13. D314759 - On-premise enclosure for cable television components or the like (1991-02-19),

14. D314385 - Telephone network interface apparatus (1991-02-05),

15. D313803 - Telephone network interface apparatus (1991-01-15),

Company Overview

Keptel, Inc., based in Tinton Falls, NJ, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced network interface devices. The company focuses on technologies that enhance connectivity and communication, including optical fiber splice closures, electric circuit connectors, and various network interface enclosures. Keptel's innovations support subscriber and telephone network interfaces, enabling efficient data transmission and management. Their expertise in remotely activated switching and loop status verification positions them as a key player in the telecommunications infrastructure sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

50 Patents

#2 in Tinton Falls, NJ

#284 in New Jersey

#7,009 in US

#14,013 in the World

Tinton Falls, NJ, United States of America

Keptel, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,355

26 inventors:

Thomas J Collins (22 out of 24 patents)

Thomas G Graham (12 out of 19 patents)

Anthony L Nieves (11 out of 18 patents)

4. Pina R Schneider (11 out of 18 patents)

5. Steven B Perry (11 out of 15 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Keptel, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/keptel

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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