Patents by Inventor Heinz Prauer

Heinz Prauer 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).

  • Lightwave guide connector with release levers
    Patent number: 4798430
    Abstract: A connector for lightwave guides with release levers attached at the narrow sides thereof, which, when lateral pressure is applied, actuate detents. Simultaneously at the narrow sides of the connector casing recesses are provided for the release levers such that the release levers do not rise more than a small amount above the edge of the recess; whereby, the connector can be pulled by manual actuation of the release lever through the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1989
    Assignees: Siemens AG, IBM
    Inventors: Alfred H. Johnson, Peter Pohl, Heinz Prauer, Dietmar Schulz