Patents by Inventor Gerhard H. Nowak

Gerhard H. Nowak 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).

  • Fiber optic transmission line
    Patent number: 3955878
    Abstract: A fiber optic transmission line suitable for use in a submarine cable wherein one or more helically formed optical fibers are positioned lengthwise within a flexible tubular member containing a semi-fluid gelantinous substance. Due to the helical form of the fibers, the fibers are not stressed even when the line is subjected to axial load. The gelantinous substance retains the fibers in their helical form and prevents abrasion of the fibers. A method for forming such a fiber optic transmission line is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1976
    Assignee: International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation
    Inventor: Gerhard H. Nowak