Patents by Inventor Bernd Stanitz

Bernd Stanitz 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).

  • Connector for coupling fiber optic transmission means
    Patent number: 5715342
    Abstract: A multi channel connector for transmission means, preferably optical fiber ends, diodes or the like, equipped with lenses. The connector comprises two connector parts shaped for cooperation with at least one centering means for centering the transmission means. The centering means are respectively male and female shaped. The transmission means are each located in a related holder in both connector parts. Each holder has in limited extent radial mobility as well as axial mobility so that each holder is self-centering independent of the other holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventors: Ingvar Nodfelt, Bernd Stanitz
  • Multi channel connector
    Patent number: 5577143
    Abstract: Multi channel connector for transmission means, preferably optical fiber ends, diodes or the like, equipped with lenses. The connector comprises two connector parts shaped for cooperation with at least one centering means for the centering of the transmission means. The centering means are respectively male and female shaped. The transmission means are each located in a related holder in both connector parts. Each holder has in limited extent radial mobility as well as axial mobility against the action of a spring in one for each connector part arranged respective channel, so that each holder is self-centering independent of the other holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Inventors: Ingvar Nodfelt, Bernd Stanitz