Patents by Inventor Carl Walter Faust

Carl Walter Faust 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).

  • Strand adapter for aerial closures and cable terminals
    Patent number: 4032212
    Abstract: A strand adapter for mechanically and electrically coupling aerial closures and cable terminals to a messenger cable is disclosed. The adapter is configured such that a range of messenger cable sizes can be advantageously accommodated. In addition, the adapter includes provisions for diminishing rotation during installation thereby simplifying the procedures for coupling aerial closures and cable terminals to a messenger cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1977
    Assignee: Bell Telephone Laboratories, Incorporated
    Inventors: Carl Walter Faust, Arnold Ray Smith
  • Cable splice closure
    Patent number: 3971894
    Abstract: Apparatus for enclosing splices between two or more multiconductor cables is disclosed. The apparatus includes a unitary support member which has affixed thereto cable ground sheath bonding circuitry, cable support apparatus, and clamps for securing the apparatus to a messenger strand. Completed splice connections are sealed in a unitary, flexible, weatherproof cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1976
    Assignee: Bell Telephone Laboratories, Incorporated
    Inventors: Carl Walter Faust, Arnold Ray Smith