Patents by Inventor Dennis G. Kohanek

Dennis G. Kohanek 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).

  • Cable retention system
    Patent number: 5166997
    Abstract: An optical fiber cable retention system is disclosed for use in joining or terminating optical fiber cables having as a central core at least one optical fiber with said central core surrounded by a flexible strength member. The cable retention system comprises a pair of tapered and mating engagement components defining an engagement zone therebetween within which a portion of the flexible strength member of an optical fiber cable may be held in compressive engagement, and a band of elastomeric material of suitable dimension to reside in a groove in the male engagement member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: Norland Products Incorporated
    Inventors: Eric A. Norland, Dennis G. Kohanek