Patents by Inventor Novack James C.

Novack James C. 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).

  • Index matching compositions with improved DNG/DT
    Patent number: 5307438
    Abstract: The invention relates to optically transmissive, silica-containing compositions which exhibit a small change of refractive index with respect to temperature changes (dn.sub.g /dT). The compositions are derived from silica sols dispersed in liquid organic polymers. The invention relates to optical systems comprising a plurality of elements that are optically interconnected by means of the inventive composition. An especially preferred embodiment of the invention is the use of the composition within a connector to simultaneously align and join optical fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Zayn Bilkadi, Marc D. Radcliffe, Novack James C.