Patents by Inventor Albert Picavet

Albert Picavet 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).

  • Unit for protecting a metal tube containing at least one optical fiber against internal overheating, and a method of implementing it
    Patent number: 5760364
    Abstract: The unit for protecting the inside of a metal tube containing at least one optical fiber against overheating limits the extent to which fibers inserted by an auxiliary tube and filler gel overheat level with the laser welding that closes the metal tube. The unit including a thermal diffuser interposed between the auxiliary tube for inserting fibers and the closure zone that is defined on the metal tube. The invention is applicable to making an underwater optical cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Alcatel Submarcom
    Inventors: Gery Marlier, Albert Picavet