Patents by Inventor Michel Maindron

Michel Maindron 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: 4786134
    Abstract: A quick connector for optical fibers of the type comprising a first and second tubular bodies through which passes an optical fiber, which are aligned axially and joined together by means of a nut which partially envelops the second body and is screwed about the first body. The connector further comprises means for fixing and centering the fiber by clamping, this means being formed more particularly by a rigid sleeve and a deformable sleeve intended to be fitted on the optical fiber and to be housed end to end inside said second body.Furthermore, the connector cooperates with a tool intended to carry out the circular cutting or cleavage of the proximal end of the optical fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Assignee: Fort, Fibres Optiques Recherche et Technologie
    Inventors: Francois Fort, Michel Maindron