Patents by Inventor Andrzej Bogdan Wacinski

Andrzej Bogdan Wacinski 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).

  • Device for installing cables
    Patent number: 6129341
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of installing cables (2) in cable ducts (6a, 6b, 6c) using installation devices (1) propelling the cables (2) into the ducts (6a, 6b, 6c). In accordance with the invention, the installation devices (1) are powered by means of pressurized fluid (f), such as air, transported through the ducts (6a, 6b, 6c). This results in a smaller number of compressors (4) and operators being necessary. The duct in which a cable is installed and/or parallel ducts may be used for transporting the pressurized fluid (f). The feed direction of the cable (=>) may coincide with, or be opposed to, the transport direction of the fluid (->). The invention further provides an installation device (1) for use in the method. Method and device for installing cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignees: Koninklijke PTT Nederland N.V., Plumettaz S.A.
    Inventors: Willem Griffioen, Andrzej Bogdan Wacinski
  • Method for installing cables
    Patent number: 5897103
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of installing cables (2) in cable ducts (6a, 6b, 6c) using installation devices (1) propelling the cables (2) into the ducts (6a, 6b, 6c). In accordance with the invention, the installation devices (1) are powered by means of pressurized fluid (f), such as air, transported through the ducts (6a, 6b, 6c). This results in a smaller number of compressors (4) and operators being necessary. The duct in which a cable is installed and/or parallel ducts may be used for transporting the pressurized fluid (f). The feed direction of the cable () may coincide with, or be opposed to, the transport direction of the fluid (.fwdarw.). The invention further provides an installation device (1) for use in the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignees: Koninklijke PTT Nederland N.V., Plummettaz S.A.
    Inventors: Willem Griffioen, Andrzej Bogdan Wacinski