Patents by Inventor David J. Pongracz

David J. Pongracz 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).

  • Electrostatic discharge protected fuse and fuse holder
    Patent number: 6064292
    Abstract: An electrostatic discharge ground path for a fuse installable in a fuse holder includes an area of metallization on at least one insulating surface of the fuse extending from an exposed surface of the fuse to a contact area within the fuse holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Pongracz
  • Optical fiber management apparatus
    Patent number: 5506926
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for holding optical fibers which are optically connected to a row of devices such as circuit packs. The apparatus includes a tray adapted for mounting in close proximity to the row of devices. A wire-formed element is mounted in a front portion of the tray. The element includes a series of tabs with spaces therebetween where any fiber can be brought out of the tray for connection to any of the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: AT&T Corp.
    Inventor: David J. Pongracz
  • Circuit pack interconnection
    Patent number: 5317480
    Abstract: Disclosed is an interconnection scheme which provides alignment when inserting or removing a circuit pack in a shelf. The circuit pack includes a pair of tabs which engage the connector housing on the backplane to prevent any significant rotation of the pack when inserting or removing the pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: AT&T Bell Laboratories
    Inventors: Vidyananda B. Chandraiah, David J. Pongracz