Patents by Inventor Franklin W. Dabby

Franklin W. Dabby 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).

  • Telecommunication systems using optical waveguides
    Patent number: 4232938
    Abstract: A method for transmitting light signals through optical waveguides is disclosed. The method comprises passing light emitted from a source of light, such as a laser, through a plurality of individual, longitudinally connected optical waveguides having progressively greater core diameters. Telecommunications systems for implementing the method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1980
    Assignee: Times Fiber Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Franklin W. Dabby, Ronald B. Chesler
  • Apparatus and method for packaging optical fibers
    Patent number: 4219274
    Abstract: A packaging apparatus for optical fiber is disclosed. The apparatus allows the fiber to be tested while in the packaged condition.The apparatus comprises a cylindrical reel and means for mechanically reducing the circumference of the reel comprising a flexible sheath fastened longitudinally to a portion of the reel, thereby defining a longitudinal cavity bounded by said sheath and the surface of a portion of the reel and at least one longitudinally removable spacer member disposed with said sheath, abutting the reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1980
    Assignee: Times Fiber Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Franklin W. Dabby, Ronald B. Chesler