Patents by Inventor Brent R. Pohl

Brent R. Pohl 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).

  • High density optical packaging
    Patent number: 7196838
    Abstract: Repeaters for use in amplifying optical data signals transmitted through undersea fiber optic cables are disclosed. Raman amplification schemes using 100 or more pump lasers are integrated into industry standard sized pressure vessels for amplifying optical data signals transmitted through one or more fiber optic pairs. Such repeaters include high density packaging to permit numerous active and passive optical components, as well as significant lengths of optical fiber, to reside within legacy sized pressure vessels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Dorsal Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Adams, Sr., Lowell Seal, Brent R. Pohl, Brett Goldstein
  • Integrated wedge lock and elastic member
    Patent number: 6687130
    Abstract: A retainer provides locking and compliance between components. In a first implementation, the retainer includes a non-compliant member and a compliant member. The non-compliant member is configured to expand in a first direction. The compliant member attaches to the non-compliant member and is configured to deflect forces applied to the non-compliant member in the first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction. In a second implementation, the retainer includes a rail and a group of wedge segments configured to attach to the rail and expand in a first direction. At least one of the wedge segments includes an integrated spring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Corvis Corporation
    Inventors: Robert M. Adams, Sr., Brent R. Pohl
  • High density optical packaging
    Publication number: 20030072063
    Abstract: Repeaters for use in amplifying optical data signals transmitted through undersea fiber optic cables are disclosed. Raman amplification schemes using 100 or more pump lasers are integrated into industry standard sized pressure vessels for amplifying optical data signals transmitted through one or more fiber optic pairs. Such repeaters include high density packaging to permit numerous active and passive optical components, as well as significant lengths of optical fiber, to reside within legacy sized pressure vessels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Robert M. Adams, Lowell Seal, Brent R. Pohl, Brett Goldstein
  • Integrated wedge lock and elastic member
    Publication number: 20030048618
    Abstract: A retainer provides locking and compliance between components. In a first implementation, the retainer includes a non-compliant member and a compliant member. The non- compliant member is configured to expand in a first direction. The compliant member attaches to the non-compliant member and is configured to deflect forces applied to the non-compliant member in the first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction. In a second implementation, the retainer includes a rail and a group of wedge segments configured to attach to the rail and expand in a first direction. At least one of the wedge segments includes an integrated spring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Robert M. Adams, Brent R. Pohl