Patents by Inventor Charles A. Mandy, Jr.

Charles A. Mandy, Jr. 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).

  • Device for applying adhesive onto fiber and drying before winding
    Patent number: 5060593
    Abstract: A device for applying adhesive onto a fiber, such as an optical fiber, is located between the fiber supply spool and rewinder and comprises a covered cup for holding liquid adhesive, and a drying chamber. The cup has first and second bores for passing the fiber therethrough and is suitably insulated from external temperature changes. The entrance of the drying chamber is coupled to a side of the cup so that it surrounds the second bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Paul B. Ruffin, Michael L. Steelman, Kenneth A. Corbett, Charles A. Mandy, Jr.