Patents by Inventor Dirk DUHM

Dirk DUHM 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).

  • Optical connector having pivotable cap protecting ferrule
    Patent number: 10845547
    Abstract: An optical plug connector (1) having a base body (2) extending in a longitudinal direction (x) with a front end (24) having a first opening to receive a ferrule (7) protruding above the front end (24) of the base body (2) and a rear end (25) having a second opening to receive an optical cable. An articulated locking arm (4) is formed on the front end (24) of the base body (2) and protrudes obliquely toward the rear. A cap (10) is arranged at the base body (2) in front of the articulated locking arm (4) and pivotable about a hinge axis (20) of a hinge (19) to protect the ferrule (7) in a closed position and release the ferrule (7) in an open position. The cap (10) is arranged above the ferrule (7) and in front of the locking arm (4) in a transversal direction (y).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: HUBER+SUHNER AG
    Inventors: Laif Gadmer, Dirk Duhm
  • OPTICAL CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20200183092
    Abstract: An optical plug connector (1) having a base body (2) extending in a longitudinal direction (x) with a front end (24) having a first opening to receive a ferrule (7) protruding above the front end (24) of the base body (2) and a rear end (25) having a second opening to receive an optical cable. An articulated locking arm (4) is formed on the front end (24) of the base body (2) and protrudes obliquely toward the rear. A cap (10) is arranged at the base body (2) in front of the articulated locking arm (4) and pivotable about a hinge axis (20) of a hinge (19) to protect the ferrule (7) in a closed position and release the ferrule (7) in an open position. The cap (10) is arranged above the ferrule (7) and in front of the locking arm (4) in a transversal direction (y).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: HUBER+SUHNER AG
    Inventors: Laif GADMER, Dirk DUHM
  • Connecting plug for a fiber optic cable end
    Patent number: D897959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventors: Laif Gadmer, Dirk Duhm
  • Connecting plug for cables
    Patent number: D925466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventors: Laif Gadmer, Dirk Duhm