Patents by Inventor Barry Minnerly

Barry Minnerly 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 checking continuity of optic transmission
    Patent number: 4994675
    Abstract: An apparatus for checking continuity of fiber optic links from source to receiver before enabling the source delivers full power so as to thereby prevent eye damage to personnel and provide a supervisory signal to the system user that the link elements are intact and functioning. The apparatus includes a transmitter, a receiver and a detector for detecting that an optical transmission between the transmitter and receiver can be effected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignees: Rebo Research, Inc., Meret, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Levin, Barry Minnerly