Patents by Inventor Bob J. Overton
Bob J. Overton 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).
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Patent number: 10029942Abstract: A UVLED apparatus and a related method provide increased UVLED intensity to promote efficient curing of a coated glass fiber. The apparatus employs a plurality of UVLED sources, each UVLED source emitting an oscillating output of ultraviolet radiation. Typically, at least two of the UVLED sources have oscillating outputs of ultraviolet radiation that are out of phase with one another. During curing, an incompletely cured coating on a glass fiber absorbs electromagnetic radiation emitted from the UVLED sources.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Draka Comteq B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Publication number: 20170029326Abstract: A UVLED apparatus and a related method provide increased UVLED intensity to promote efficient curing of a coated glass fiber. The apparatus employs a plurality of UVLED sources, each UVLED source emitting an oscillating output of ultraviolet radiation. Typically, at least two of the UVLED sources have oscillating outputs of ultraviolet radiation that are out of phase with one another. During curing, an incompletely cured coating on a glass fiber absorbs electromagnetic radiation emitted from the UVLED sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Patent number: 9244220Abstract: Disclosed is a reduced-diameter optical fiber that employs a novel coating system. When combined with a bend-insensitive glass fiber, the novel coating system according to the present invention yields an optical fiber having exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against microbending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The secondary coating provides improved ribbon characteristics for structures that are robust, yet easily entered (i.e., separated and stripped). The optional dual coating is specifically balanced for superior heat stripping in fiber ribbons, with virtually no residue left behind on the glass. This facilitates fast splicing and terminations.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Drake Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Patent number: 9067241Abstract: A UVLED apparatus and method provide efficient curing of an optical-fiber coating onto a drawn glass fiber. The apparatus and method employ one or more UVLEDs that emit electromagnetic radiation into a curing space. An incompletely cured optical-fiber coating, which is formed upon a glass fiber, absorbs emitted and reflected electromagnetic radiation to effect improved curing.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Johannes Antoon Hartsuiker, Bob J. Overton, Xavier Meersseman
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Publication number: 20140097361Abstract: A UVLED apparatus and method provide efficient curing of an optical-fiber coating onto a drawn glass fiber. The apparatus and method employ one or more UVLEDs that emit electromagnetic radiation into a curing space. An incompletely cured optical-fiber coating, which is formed upon a glass fiber, absorbs emitted and reflected electromagnetic radiation to effect improved curing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Johannes Antoon Hartsuiker, Bob J. Overton, Xavier Meersseman
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Publication number: 20140086548Abstract: Disclosed is a reduced-diameter optical fiber that employs a novel coating system. When combined with a bend-insensitive glass fiber, the novel coating system according to the present invention yields an optical fiber having exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against microbending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The secondary coating provides improved ribbon characteristics for structures that are robust, yet easily entered (i.e., separated and stripped). The optional dual coating is specifically balanced for superior heat stripping in fiber ribbons, with virtually no residue left behind on the glass. This facilitates fast splicing and terminations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Patent number: 8604448Abstract: A UVLED apparatus and method provide efficient curing of an optical-fiber coating onto a drawn glass fiber. The apparatus and method employ one or more UVLEDs that emit electromagnetic radiation into a curing space. An incompletely cured optical-fiber coating, which is formed upon a glass fiber, absorbs emitted and reflected electromagnetic radiation to effect improved curing.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Johannes Antoon Hartsuiker, Bob J. Overton, Xavier Meersseman
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Patent number: 8600206Abstract: Disclosed is a reduced-diameter optical fiber that employs a novel coating system. When combined with a bend-insensitive glass fiber, the novel coating system according to the present invention yields an optical fiber having exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against microbending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The secondary coating provides improved ribbon characteristics for structures that are robust, yet easily entered (i.e., separated and stripped). The optional dual coating is specifically balanced for superior heat stripping in fiber ribbons, with virtually no residue left behind on the glass. This facilitates fast splicing and terminations.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Patent number: 8467650Abstract: Disclosed is an improved optical fiber possessing a novel coating system. When combined with a bend-insensitive glass fiber, the novel coating system according to the present invention yields an optical fiber having exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against microbending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The secondary coating provides improved ribbon characteristics for structures that are robust, yet easily entered (i.e., separated and stripped). The optical fibers in accordance in the present invention may be incorporated into a reduced-diameter optical-fiber cable that possesses a high fiber count and a high cable fiber density.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Olivier Tatat, Jean-Marc Testu
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Patent number: 8385705Abstract: Disclosed is an improved, single-mode optical fiber possessing a novel coating system. When combined with a bend-insensitive glass fiber, the novel coating system according to the present invention yields an optical fiber having exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against microbending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The secondary coating provides improved ribbon characteristics for structures that are robust, yet easily entered (i.e., separated and stripped). The optional dual coating is specifically balanced for superior heat stripping in fiber ribbons, with virtually no residue left behind on the glass. This facilitates fast splicing and terminations.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Louis-Anne de Montmorillon, Simon Richard, Denis Molin, Marianne Bigot-Astruc, Pierre Sillard, David Boivin
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Patent number: 8314408Abstract: A UVLED apparatus and method provide efficient curing of an optical-fiber coating onto a drawn glass fiber. The apparatus and method employ one or more UVLEDs that emit electromagnetic radiation into a curing space. An incompletely cured optical-fiber coating, which is formed upon a glass fiber, absorbs emitted and reflected electromagnetic radiation to effect improved curing.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Johannes Antoon Hartsuiker, Bob J. Overton, Xavier Meersseman
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Patent number: 8265442Abstract: A bend-insensitive glass fiber with a novel coating system yields exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against micro-bending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The secondary coating provides improved ribbon characteristics for structures that are robust, yet easily entered (i.e., separated and stripped). The optional dual coating is specifically balanced for superior heat stripping in fiber ribbons, with virtually no residue left behind on the glass. This facilitates fast splicing and terminations. The improved coating system provides optical fibers that offer significant advantages for deployment in most, if not all, fiber-to-the-premises (FTTx) systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Publication number: 20120189258Abstract: Disclosed is an improved, single-mode optical fiber possessing a novel coating system. When combined with a bend-insensitive glass fiber, the novel coating system according to the present invention yields an optical fiber having exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against microbending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The secondary coating provides improved ribbon characteristics for structures that are robust, yet easily entered (i.e., separated and stripped). The optional dual coating is specifically balanced for superior heat stripping in fiber ribbons, with virtually no residue left behind on the glass. This facilitates fast splicing and terminations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Louis-Anne de Montmorillon, Simon Richard, Denis Molin, Marianne Bigot-Astruc, Pierre Sillard, David Boivin
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Patent number: 8195018Abstract: A buffer tube arrangement includes an adhesive material to adhesively bond a water-swellable element to a plurality of optical fibers and/or a buffer tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
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Patent number: 8165439Abstract: Disclosed is an improved optical fiber that employs a novel coating system. When combined with a bend-insensitive glass fiber, the novel coating system according to the present invention yields an optical fiber having exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against microbending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The improved coating system provides optical fibers that are useful in all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cables.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Patent number: 8145026Abstract: Disclosed is an improved optical fiber that employs a novel coating system. When combined with a bend-insensitive glass fiber, the novel coating system according to the present invention yields an optical fiber having exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against microbending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The improved coating system provides optical fibers that are useful in reduced-size drop cables.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Jeffrey Scott Barker
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Patent number: 8145027Abstract: Disclosed is an improved, single-mode optical fiber possessing a novel coating system. When combined with a bend-insensitive glass fiber, the novel coating system according to the present invention yields an optical fiber having exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against microbending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The secondary coating provides improved ribbon characteristics for structures that are robust, yet easily entered (i.e., separated and stripped). The optional dual coating is specifically balanced for superior heat stripping in fiber ribbons, with virtually no residue left behind on the glass. This facilitates fast splicing and terminations.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Louis-Anne de Montmorillon, Simon Richard, Denis Molin, Marianne Bigot-Astruc, Pierre Sillard, David Boivin
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Patent number: 8145022Abstract: An optical-fiber cable includes an adhesive material that adhesively couples a water-swellable element to a plurality of optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
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Publication number: 20120040105Abstract: A UVLED apparatus and a related method provide increased UVLED intensity to promote efficient curing of a coated glass fiber. The apparatus employs a plurality of UVLED sources, each UVLED source emitting an oscillating output of ultraviolet radiation. Typically, at least two of the UVLED sources have oscillating outputs of ultraviolet radiation that are out of phase with one another. During curing, an incompletely cured coating on a glass fiber absorbs electromagnetic radiation emitted from the UVLED sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Patent number: 8081853Abstract: Disclosed is an improved optical fiber that employs a novel coating system. When combined with a bend-insensitive glass fiber, the novel coating system according to the present invention yields an optical fiber having exceptionally low losses. The coating system features (i) a softer primary coating with excellent low-temperature characteristics to protect against microbending in any environment and in the toughest physical situations and, optionally, (ii) a colored secondary coating possessing enhanced color strength and vividness. The improved coating system provides optical fibers that offer significant advantages to single-fiber drop cables, such as those employed for Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton