Patents by Inventor Daniel Greub

Daniel Greub has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9658407
    Abstract: An optical connector assembly (1) includes a plug (2) and a socket (3) which are interconnectable to each other in an axial direction (x). The plug (2) comprises a plug housing (5) in which a first ferrule (7) is arranged and the socket (3) comprises a socket housing (20), in which a second ferrule (23) is arranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Huber+Suhner AG
    Inventors: Michael Lothar Völker, Daniel Greub
  • Patent number: 9341804
    Abstract: The invention relates to a means of cable strain relief (1) comprising a crimping sleeve (3) for the mechanical operative connection of a cable (5) to a crimping neck (2), wherein the crimping sleeve (3) is used in the crimped state for clamping a textile braid (7) of the cable (5) intended for stain relief between the crimping sleeve (3) and the crimping neck (2). At its cable-side end, the crimping sleeve (3) comprises a deformable plastic sleeve (4) that produces a mechanical operative connection in the crimped state between an exterior jacket (6) of the cable (5) and the crimping sleeve (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Huber+Suhner AG
    Inventors: Nesa Scopic, Daniel Greub, Patrick Zaina, Laif Gadmer
  • Publication number: 20160085035
    Abstract: An optical connector assembly (1) includes a plug (2) and a socket (3) which are interconnectable to each other in an axial direction (x). The plug (2) comprises a plug housing (5) in which a first ferrule (7) is arranged and the socket (3) comprises a socket housing (20), in which a second ferrule (23) is arranged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Huber+Suhner AG
    Inventors: Michael Lothar VÖLKER, Daniel GREUB
  • Publication number: 20150131945
    Abstract: The invention relates to a means of cable strain relief (1) comprising a crimping sleeve (3) for the mechanical operative connection of a cable (5) to a crimping neck (2), wherein the crimping sleeve (3) is used in the crimped state for clamping a textile braid (7) of the cable (5) intended for stain relief between the crimping sleeve (3) and the crimping neck (2). At its cable-side end, the crimping sleeve (3) comprises a deformable plastic sleeve (4) that produces a mechanical operative connection in the crimped state between an exterior jacket (6) of the cable (5) and the crimping sleeve (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: HUBER+SUHNER AG
    Inventors: Nesa Scopic, Daniel Greub, Patrick Zaina, Laif Gadmer
  • Patent number: 8942532
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cable gland (1) having a flange (3) and a plug-in part (2) suited for an operational connection to the flange (3). The plug-in part (2) comprises a locking sleeve (4), and a fastener (7) for a connector (8), said fastener being operatively connected to said locking sleeve by way of a control slide (10). The control slide (10) is configured such that a rotation of the locking sleeve (4) around the longitudinal axis (x) of the plug-in part (2) results in an axial displacement of the fastener (7) in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Huber+Suhner AG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Michael Lothar Völker, Leo Bollhalder
  • Patent number: 8814441
    Abstract: An optical connector (10), in particular for outside use, for detachably connecting at least two optical cables along a connector axis (43) comprises a socket portion (11) and a plug portion (27), which portions are substantially of cylindrical design with respect to the connector axis (43), can be detachably plugged into one another along the connector axis (43) and can be locked in the plugged-in state. A locking mechanism (19, 20, 32, 33, 36, 46), which is equipped with a latch function and which latches automatically during insertion is provided for the purposes of rapid locking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Huber+Suhner AG
    Inventors: Martin Michael Strasser, Daniel Greub
  • Publication number: 20130203280
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface connector (1) having a socket (3) and a plug part (2) that can be mechanically operationally connected to the socket (3) by means of a locking sleeve (10). The plug part comprises a holder (4) for receiving at least one internal connector (5). The holder (4) is slidably disposed with respect to the locking sleeve (10) and is operationally connected to same by means of a first and a second adjuster (15, 24). When the plug part (2) is mechanically operationally connected to the socket (3), the internal connector (5) is positioned by the first adjuster (15) relative to a connector counterpart (21) disposed on the socket (3). After reaching a defined end position, the internal connector (5) is fixed relative to the connector counterpart (21) by the second adjuster (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Huber+Suhner AG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Michael Lothar Völker, Urs Schlaepper
  • Patent number: 8475200
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cable insertion (1) for connecting a cable (7) to a housing (10). The cable insertion (1) includes a connection device (2) having a cantilever-like element (14) having a mounting fixture (11) on the front end thereof for mounting a mating part (3) attached to a jacket (12) of the cable (7). A securing means (4) secures the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Huber + Suhner AG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Laif Gadmer, Martin Michael Strasser, Michael Lothar Völker
  • Publication number: 20120141086
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cable gland (1) having a flange (3) and a plug-in part (2) suited for an operational connection to the flange (3). The plug-in part (2) comprises a locking sleeve (4), and a fastener (7) for a connector (8), said fastener being operatively connected to said locking sleeve by way of a control slide (10). The control slide (10) is configured such that a rotation of the locking sleeve (4) around the longitudinal axis (x) of the plug-in part (2) results in an axial displacement of the fastener (7) in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Huber+Suhner AG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Michael Völker, Leo Bollhalder
  • Publication number: 20110085764
    Abstract: The present disclosure (20) relates to a connector with a modular construction. In order to achieve the highest possible channel density, inserts (1, 14) are arranged to form a stack-like composite and then inserted into a housing (21). The inserts (1, 14) are operatively connected to one another via operative connection means (17, 18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Denise Skok
  • Publication number: 20110003501
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cable insertion (1) for connecting a cable (7) to a housing (10). The cable insertion (1) includes a connection device (2) having a cantilever-like element (14) having a mounting fixture (11) on the front end thereof for mounting a mating part (3) attached to a jacket (12) of the cable (7). A securing means (4) secures the fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Laif Gadmer, Martin Michael Strasser, Michael Lothar Volker
  • Publication number: 20100111477
    Abstract: An optical connector (10), in particular for outside use, for detachably connecting at least two optical cables along a connector axis (43) comprises a socket portion (11) and a plug portion (27), which portions are substantially of cylindrical design with respect to the connector axis (43), can be detachably plugged into one another along the connector axis (43) and can be locked in the plugged-in state. A locking mechanism (19, 20, 32, 33, 36, 46), which is equipped with a latch function and which latches automatically during insertion is provided for the purposes of rapid locking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Huber + Suhner AG
    Inventors: Martin Michael Strasser, Daniel Greub
  • Patent number: 7387446
    Abstract: An optical plug-in connection for the connection of polarization-maintaining optical fibers includes a sleeve having a bore therein and a receptacle having a bore therein for supporting the sleeve with the bore of the sleeve aligned with the bore of the receptacle. First and second ferrules are provided having bores supporting ends of optical fibers. A first end of the first ferrule is received in one end of the bore of the sleeve via one end of the bore of the receptacle. A first end of the second ferrule is received in the other end of the bore of the sleeve via the other end of the bore of the receptacle. A locking mechanism is provided for locking the first and second ferrules to the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Huber + Suhner AG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Besnik Zajmi
  • Publication number: 20070217747
    Abstract: An optical plug-in connection for the connection of polarization-maintaining optical fibers includes a sleeve having a bore therein and a receptacle having a bore therein for supporting the sleeve with the bore of the sleeve aligned with the bore of the receptacle. First and second ferrules are provided having bores supporting ends of optical fibers. A first end of the first ferrule is received in one end of the bore of the sleeve via one end of the bore of the receptacle. A first end of the second ferrule is received in the other end of the bore of the sleeve via the other end of the bore of the receptacle. A locking mechanism is provided for locking the first and second ferrules to the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: HUBERAG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Besnik Zajmi
  • Patent number: 7232259
    Abstract: An optical plug-in connection for connecting polarization-maintaining optical fibers includes at least two plug-in connectors and a coupler into which the plug-in connectors are plugged from opposite ends. The optical fiber to be connected is fixed to the fiber end of a ferrule in each of the plug-in connectors. The coupler is provided with a guiding device into which the ferrules enter from opposite ends when the plug-in connectors are plugged into the coupler. Also provided are means for positioning the ferrules at an angle from each other. The ferrules can be positioned in relation to each other in a much more precise manner by means of such an optical plug-in connection by configuring the positioning means in such a way that the ferrules are placed at an angle that is relative to the guiding device when the plug-in connectors are plugged into the coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Huber+Suhner AG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Besnik Zajmi
  • Publication number: 20060018603
    Abstract: An optical plug-in connection for connecting polarization-maintaining optical fibers includes at least two plug-in connectors and a coupler into which the plug-in connectors are plugged from opposite ends. The optical fiber to be connected is fixed to the fiber end of a ferrule in each of the plug-in connectors. The coupler is provided with a guiding device into which the ferrules enter from opposite ends when the plug-in connectors are plugged into the coupler. Also provided are means for positioning the ferrules at an angle from each other. The ferrules can be positioned in relation to each other in a much more precise manner by means of such an optical plug-in connection by configuring the positioning means in such a way that the ferrules are placed at an angle that is relative to the guiding device when the plug-in connectors are plugged into the coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicant: HuberAG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Besnik Zajmi
  • Patent number: 6962446
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fabricating an optical plug connector, according to which the optical waveguide is immersed with the exposed optical fiber into a powdery adhesive and is withdrawn from the same, whereby particles of the powdery adhesive remain adhered to the surface of the fiber. The fiber with the adhered particles is then inserted into the bore of the ferrule of the plug connector and is fixed therein. The ferrule is heated to a temperature greater than or equal to the melting temperature of the adhesive and is maintained at this temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Huber & Suhner AG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Beat Koch, Igor Marjetic, Paul Tanner, Martin Burkhard
  • Publication number: 20050074211
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sleeve mount with an interior for accommodating and securing a longitudinally slit, cylindrical sleeve, which is provided in the coupling of an optical plug-in connection for accommodating the ferrules of two optical plug-in connectors which are introduced from opposite sides, the sleeve mount having means for securing the sleeve against rotation about the sleeve axis. A maximum level of freedom of movement of the sleeve in the interior is easily achieved in that the rotation-prevention means are arranged in the central part of the sleeve mount and are restricted to the central part of the sleeve mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventor: Daniel Greub
  • Publication number: 20030165300
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fabricating an optical plug connector, according to which the optical waveguide is immersed with the exposed optical fiber into a powdery adhesive and is withdrawn from the same, whereby particles of the powdery adhesive remain adhered to the surface of the fiber. The fiber with the adhered particles is then inserted into the boring of the ferrule of the plug connector and is fixed therein. The ferrule is heated to a temperature greater than or equal to the melting temperature of the adhesive and is maintained at this temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Beat Koch, Igor Marjetic, Paul Tanner, Martin Burkhard
  • Patent number: 6491444
    Abstract: A method fixes an optical fiber (15) in a connector (10) for an optical plug-in connection. The connector (10) includes a location body (11) having a bore hole (12) to receive the optical fiber (15). In accordance with the method, the optical fiber (15) is inserted into the bore hole (12) of the location body (11) and is fixed therein by bonding with an adhesive (19). Easy and stable bonding is achieved by using a solid chemically reactive adhesive (19) which is reacted when brought into a liquid state and which enables a temperature-resistant connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Huber & Suhner AG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Beat Koch, Kurt Stephan, Urs Fankhauser