Patents by Inventor Brian K. Lloyd

Brian K. Lloyd 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).

  • Low-profile, pierce-through connector backshell
    Patent number: 5569050
    Abstract: A backshell housing and connector assembly are provided with strain relief in which the housing has a top and bottom shell with front and rear sections. Ledges with horizontal grooves disposed therein are located at the front sections of both shells. Piercing means are also provided on at least one ledge that pierces the web of jacket insulation when the housing is assembled. Energy directors are also provided that capture ultrasonic energy and cause welding of the two shells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian K. Lloyd
  • Optical fiber ribbon cable and assembly thereof with a connector
    Patent number: 5208889
    Abstract: An optical fiber ribbon cable having a specified space between the first and second optical fibers, a guide piece to fit onto the cable against the web of jacket between the first two optical fibers, and an assembly of the cable and guide piece with an optical fiber connector to supply accuracy and predictability of dimensions for assembly of optical fiber cables to connectors of close dimensional tolerances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfredo L. Cedrone, Brian K. Lloyd