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Roanoke, VA, United States of America

Optical Cable Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 39

% Expired Patents = 5.1

EPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 24

Forward Citations = 181

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27 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ian J Timmins (20 out of 33 patents)

Sumio Seo (17 out of 21 patents)

Derrick F Stikeleather (12 out of 15 patents)

4. James J Yanik (8 out of 11 patents)

5. Sterling A Vaden (7 out of 16 patents)

6. John Michael Ray (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Teddy W Leonard (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Venkata R Penumatcha (4 out of 11 patents)

9. Vincent A Wouters (4 out of 14 patents)

10. Nicolas P Guiffault (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Nicholas R Uhland (4 out of 5 patents)

12. Jamey O Calloway (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Michael A Stover (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Charlie Nehls (2 out of 2 patents)

15. R Bruce Smith (2 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Fiber Splice Cassette

Modular Adapter

Crosstalk Reduction

RJ-45 Outlet

Fiber Optic Connectors

Cable Reel

Termination System

Telecommunications Patching

Breakout Module

High Frequency Plug

Self-Monitoring Cable

Hardened Optical Fiber

39 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1080555 - Fiber splice cassette (2025-06-24),

2. 11567280 - Splice sleeve holder nest (2023-01-31),

3. 11362458 - Bidirectionally installable intermediate modular adapter for a rack-mounted panel (2022-06-14),

4. 11276969 - Bidirectionally installable intermediate modular adapter for a rack-mounted panel (2022-03-15),

5. 10983294 - Deployable fiber optic cable with partially bonded ribbon fibers (2021-04-20),

6. 10978838 - Multi-stage termination of a cable to an RJ-45 outlet (2021-04-13),

7. 10903637 - Structures for securing broadcast cabling and connectors (2021-01-26),

8. 10663673 - Fiber optic connectors having diamond-like carbon thin film coated optical fibers (2020-05-26),

9. 10498119 - Structures for securing broadcast cabling and connectors (2019-12-03),

10. 10432256 - System for reducing crosstalk and return loss within electrical communication connectors (2019-10-01),

11. D829536 - Cable reel for fiber optic and electrical cable (2018-10-02),

12. 9952401 - Inline splicing module for easy access to cable subgroups (2018-04-24),

13. 9944491 - Fiber optic/electrical cable cartridge system (2018-04-17),

14. D801285 - Ceiling mount box (2017-10-31),

15. D801153 - Fiber optic reel stand with axle bearing assembly (2017-10-31),

Company Overview

Optical Cable Corporation, based in Roanoke, Virginia, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance fiber optic cables and connectivity solutions. The company serves a diverse range of markets, including telecommunications, data centers, and industrial applications, providing innovative products that enhance communication and data transmission capabilities. With a focus on quality and reliability, Optical Cable Corporation is committed to advancing optical technology to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

39 Patents

#4 in Roanoke, VA

#153 in Virginia

#8,835 in US

#17,475 in the World

Roanoke, VA, United States of America

Optical Cable Corporation

Forward Citations = 181

27 inventors:

Ian J Timmins (20 out of 33 patents)

Sumio Seo (17 out of 21 patents)

Derrick F Stikeleather (12 out of 15 patents)

4. James J Yanik (8 out of 11 patents)

5. Sterling A Vaden (7 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Optical Cable Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/optical-cable

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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