This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Ciena Corporation. Active years: 2002-2011.
Location History:
- Reisterstown, MD (US) (2002)
- Mt Airy, MD (US) (2011)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2002-2011
Title: Innovations of Curtis Keys
Introduction
Curtis Keys is an accomplished inventor based in Mount Airy, MD (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of power distribution units and fiber optic technologies.
Latest Patents
One of Curtis Keys' latest patents is a Telecom Power Distribution Unit with Integrated Filtering and Telecom Shelf Cooling Mechanisms. This invention provides a highly efficient system-level EMI filtering in a dual feed Power Distribution Unit (PDU). It utilizes custom-designed magnetic components to ensure excellent performance under various load conditions. The PDU includes filters that provide necessary EMI filtering across a frequency range of 200 Hz to 200 MHz, even during a single feed failure. Additionally, it features mechanisms for cooling EMI components through natural convection and conduction techniques, ensuring no loss of EMI filtering performance. The design also incorporates blank panels made of formed aluminum alloy sheet metal to direct airflow to components on printed wiring boards.
Another notable patent is the Dispersion Compensation Module. This module comprises a housing that accommodates one or more spools of Dispersion Compensating Fiber (DCF). Each spool is packaged for easy insertion and removal from the housing along a track. The design allows for the use of jumpers or short pieces of fiber to interconnect the spools through external adapters. This configuration enables the spools to be coupled together to provide the desired amount of dispersion compensation while conforming to fiber optic packaging standards.
Career Highlights
Curtis Keys is currently employed at Ciena Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the telecommunications sector. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and reliability of telecom systems.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Curtis has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Terrence Michael McGill, Sr. and Michael Stephen Brown. These collaborations have further enhanced his contributions to the field.
Conclusion
Curtis Keys is a prominent inventor whose work in telecommunications has led to significant advancements in power distribution and fiber optic technologies. His innovative patents reflect his commitment to improving system performance and efficiency.