Patents by Inventor Alan Humphries

Alan Humphries 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).

  • Extraction apparatus for a fiber optic connector component
    Patent number: 6363199
    Abstract: An extraction apparatus for being mounted on, and for selectively removing, a fiber optic connector component from a panel or a wall. The extraction apparatus includes a spring compression mechanism having a first compression member for selectively compressing a first retaining spring of the fiber optic connector component, a second compression member for selectively compressing a second retaining spring of the fiber optic connector component, and an actuator member for selectively moving the first and second compression members into contact with the first and second retaining springs such that the first and second retaining springs are compressed by the first and second compression members to permit removal of the connector component from the opening in the panel. The actuator member is disposed so as to extend through the opening in the panel as the connector component is positioned in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Neptec Optical Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John Carberry, Michael L. Smith, Richard Racinskas, Jeffrey Alan Humphries
  • Safety vehicle communication system
    Patent number: 5917920
    Abstract: A new Safety Vehicle Communication System for allowing an occupant of a vehicle to converse with a pedestrian without having to open a door or window. The inventive device includes an interior microphone, an interior speaker, an exterior microphone, an exterior speaker and a switch for controlling the microphones and speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Inventor: Alan Humphries