Patents by Inventor Alfred J. Ward-Smith

Alfred J. Ward-Smith 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).

  • Method and apparatus for blowing an optical fibre member
    Patent number: 5065928
    Abstract: A method is described for introducing one or more optical fibre members (1) into a tubular passageway (2). The method involves passing a current of fluid, preferably air, into and through a venturi (6) the downstream side of which communicates with the passageway (2). The optical fibre member (1) is introduced into the venturi (6) via a hypodermic tube (7) and then into the passageway (2). Apparatus for carrying out the method are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Assignees: BICC plc., Corning Limited
    Inventors: Rodney J. Davey, Graham R. Handley, Alfred J. Ward-Smith