Patents Assigned to Applied Fiberoptics
  • Surgical microscope with solenoid driven magnification changer
    Patent number: 4262989
    Abstract: A stereo surgical microscope using a single large objective lens as the final lens of both optical paths and having changeable sets of galilean optics behind the objective lens for each optical path, the sets of galilean optics mounted on a rotary single shaft and arranged to provide magnification changes upon rotation of the shaft. A rotary solenoid connected to one end of the rotary shaft rotates the magnification changer for a different magnification upon each operation of a switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Assignee: Applied Fiberoptics
    Inventor: George F. Waters
  • Surgeons headlight with continuously variable spot size
    Patent number: 4104709
    Abstract: A surgeon's headlight utilizing an adjustable iris diaphragm to allow continuous variation of the diameter of the illuminated spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Assignee: Applied Fiberoptics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacobus Kloots
  • Strain-relieved fiberoptic cable
    Patent number: 4082422
    Abstract: A fiberoptic cable having a strain-relieved terminal end in which a length of elastomeric material is bonded to and covers the cable sheath to prevent sharp bending adjacent the terminal and a sleeve is mechanically fitted inside a rigid plastic terminal housing as an adhesive bonding adapter between said sheath and said housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1978
    Assignee: Applied Fiberoptics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacobus Kloots
  • Method of making fiberoptic cable assembly
    Patent number: 4073050
    Abstract: A fiberoptic cable assembly in which an extruded sheath for the bundle of optical fibers has latex or silicone rubber end casings for handling and strain relief that are molded directly to the cable sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1978
    Assignee: Applied Fiberoptics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacobus Kloots
  • Fiberoptic headlight
    Patent number: 3951139
    Abstract: A headlamp in which the optical unit receives light through a fiberoptic light conductor, the unit being readily manipulable by rotation about a vertical axis and a horizontal axis and by direct up and down vertical movement. A "joystick" projecting from the top of the optical unit provides a handle for manipulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1976
    Assignee: Applied Fiberoptics, Incorporated
    Inventor: Jacobus Kloots
  • Bifurcated fiberoptic adaptors
    Patent number: 3933409
    Abstract: Adaptors in combination with light sources for distributing light over fiberoptic cables, each adaptor housing a fiberoptic bifurcated segment for receiving light from the source at one end and dividing between two or more separate outputs at the other end. Permanently mountable adaptors, pluggable adaptors, and adaptors with permanently affixed cables are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1976
    Assignee: Applied Fiberoptics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacobus Kloots
  • Surgical headlight
    Patent number: D406371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Applied Fiberoptics, Inc.
    Inventor: Frans G. Van Der Bel