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: 8041167Abstract: 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 buffer tubes and cables having relatively high filling coefficients and fiber counts.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Patent number: 8041168Abstract: 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 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 10, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Patent number: 8031997Abstract: 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 relatively thin-walled, low-modulus buffer tubes (i.e., “flextubes”) that can be readily accessed without special tools.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Patent number: 7974507Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber-optic cable that possesses a high cable filling coefficient (and/or a high cable fiber density) yet ensures that its enclosed optical fibers demonstrate improved attenuation performance when subjected to temperature variations between about ?40° C. and 70° C. The fiber-optic cable is suitable for efficient installation into ducts, such as via blowing.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Ray Lovie, Jeffrey Scott Barker, William Mark Smartt, Bob J. Overton
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Publication number: 20110116753Abstract: An optical-fiber cable includes an adhesive material that adhesively couples a water-swellable element to a plurality of optical fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
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Publication number: 20110069932Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Olivier Tatat, Jean-Marc Testu
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Publication number: 20100290781Abstract: 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: May 6, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: 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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Publication number: 20100183821Abstract: 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 30, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.Inventors: Johannes Antoon Hartsuiker, Bob J. Overton, Xavier Meersseman
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Publication number: 20100135623Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Publication number: 20100135624Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Jeffrey Scott Barker
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Publication number: 20100135625Abstract: 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 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 10, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Publication number: 20100119202Abstract: 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 6, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Publication number: 20100092140Abstract: 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 buffer tubes and cables having relatively high filling coefficients and fiber counts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Publication number: 20100092139Abstract: 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 relatively thin-walled, low-modulus buffer tubes (i.e., “flextubes”) that can be readily accessed without special tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Publication number: 20100092138Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.Inventor: Bob J. Overton
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Publication number: 20100067857Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber-optic cable that possesses a high cable filling coefficient (and/or a high cable fiber density) yet ensures that its enclosed optical fibers demonstrate improved attenuation performance when subjected to temperature variations between about ?40° C. and 70° C. The fiber-optic cable is suitable for efficient installation into ducts, such as via blowing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.Inventors: Ray Lovie, Jeffrey Scott Barker, William Mark Smartt, Bob J. Overton
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Publication number: 20090279833Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
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Patent number: 7599589Abstract: In a buffer tube arrangement, discrete domains of adhesive material provide adhesive coupling of a water-swellable element and an optical fiber bundle that includes a plurality of optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Draka Comteq B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Greg DeChristopher, Wayne Cheatle
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Patent number: 7567739Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber optic cable that includes optical fibers and a water-swellable element, such as a powder-free fabric tape, that are enclosed within a buffer tube. Adhesive material, such as discrete domains of adhesive foam, may be optionally employed to provide adhesive coupling of the optical fibers and the water-swellable element.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Draka Comteq B.V.Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
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Publication number: 20090175583Abstract: 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: November 10, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventor: Bob J. Overton