Patents by Inventor Don Parris
Don Parris 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).
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Patent number: 9223102Abstract: Disclosed is a low-shrink buffer tube having a reduced diameter. The buffer tube provides adequate crush resistance and is suitable for deployments requiring mid-span access.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Don Parris, Patrick King Strong, Denise Collado, Jeffrey Scott Barker
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Patent number: 9195019Abstract: Disclosed is a low-shrink buffer tube having a reduced diameter. The buffer tube provides adequate crush resistance and is suitable for deployments requiring mid-span access.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Don Parris, Patrick King Strong, Denise Collado, Jeffrey Scott Barker
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Patent number: 9188754Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical-fiber buffer tube uses a prewetting agent possessing excellent surface affinity, wetting, and interfacial adhesion with optical-fiber coatings. The prewetting agent does not pool within or leak from the resulting buffer tubes during storage or vertical installation.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Brian G. Risch, Denise Lorraine Collado, Don Parris
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Patent number: 9182566Abstract: The present invention provides optical-fiber communication cables with an improved water-blocking element that reduces or eliminates microbending caused by the water-swellable particulate powders by employing such water-swellable powders in conjunction with a smooth but perforated compression-resistant carrier tape. The water-blocking element is deployed within optical-fiber buffer tubes to water-block the buffer tubes and to minimize microbending that can occur when water-swellable particulate powders press against optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Don Parris
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Patent number: 9042693Abstract: The present invention provides optical-fiber communication cables with an improved water-blocking element that reduces or eliminates microbending caused by water-swellable particulate powders. In one embodiment, such water-swellable powders may be employed in conjunction with a smooth water-soluble carrier tape. In another embodiment, such water-swellable powders may embedded within a water-soluble binder. The water-blocking element is deployed within optical-fiber buffer tubes to water-block the buffer tubes and to minimize microbending that can occur when water-swellable particulate powders press against optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Don Parris
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Publication number: 20150055920Abstract: The present invention provides optical-fiber communication cables with an improved water-blocking element that reduces or eliminates microbending caused by the water-swellable particulate powders by employing such water-swellable powders in conjunction with a smooth but perforated compression-resistant carrier tape. The water-blocking element is deployed within optical-fiber buffer tubes to water-block the buffer tubes and to minimize microbending that can occur when water-swellable particulate powders press against optical fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Don Parris
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Patent number: 8891923Abstract: The present invention provides optical-fiber communication cables with an improved water-blocking element that reduces or eliminates microbending caused by the water-swellable particulate powders by employing such water-swellable powders in conjunction with a smooth but perforated compression-resistant carrier tape. The water-blocking element is deployed within optical-fiber buffer tubes to water-block the buffer tubes and to minimize microbending that can occur when water-swellable particulate powders press against optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Don Parris
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Patent number: 8682123Abstract: The present invention relates to optical-fiber cables having a tape enclosing one or more optical fibers. A plurality of discrete deposits of adhesive material are typically used to couple the optical fibers to the enclosing tape. A buffer tube may enclose the optical fibers and the tape. The buffer tube typically has a buffer-tube adhesive filling coefficient of between about 0.001 and 0.05.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Don Parris
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Patent number: 8625945Abstract: Disclosed is a low-shrink buffer tube having a reduced diameter. The buffer tube provides adequate crush resistance and is suitable for deployments requiring mid-span access.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Don Parris, Patrick King Strong, Denise Matthews, Jeffrey Scott Barker
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Patent number: 8625944Abstract: Disclosed is a low-shrink buffer tube having a reduced diameter. The buffer tube provides adequate crush resistance and is suitable for deployments requiring mid-span access.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Don Parris, Patrick King Strong, Denise Matthews, Jeffrey Scott Barker
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Patent number: 8229263Abstract: Disclosed is an optical fiber cable that includes optical fibers and a deformable coupling element enclosed within a buffer tube. The coupling element is formed from a deformable yet substantially incompressible material that is capable of releasably and intermittently coupling the optical fibers to the buffer tube in various orientations. The design of the coupling element layer permits coupling of the optical fibers to the buffer tube without the use of a compressive cushioning layer and yet permits localized movement the optical fibers relative to the buffer tube to account for disparate thermal expansion and to accommodate optical fiber placement.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Draka Comiteq, B.V.Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn
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Patent number: 8208773Abstract: Disclosed is an optical fiber cable that includes optical fibers and a deformable coupling element enclosed within a buffer tube. The coupling element is formed from a deformable yet substantially incompressible material and features a number of raised members projecting toward the optical fibers. The design of the coupling element layer permits coupling of the optical fibers to the buffer tube without the use of a compressive cushioning layer. This arrangement distributes the compressive force applied to discrete points along the outer perimeter of the optical fiber element.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Don Parris
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Publication number: 20120027367Abstract: Disclosed is an optical fiber cable that includes optical fibers and a deformable coupling element enclosed within a buffer tube. The coupling element is formed from a deformable yet substantially incompressible material and features a number of raised members projecting toward the optical fibers. The design of the coupling element layer permits coupling of the optical fibers to the buffer tube without the use of a compressive cushioning layer. This arrangement distributes the compressive force applied to discrete points along the outer perimeter of the optical fiber element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.Inventor: Don Parris
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Publication number: 20120027366Abstract: Disclosed is an optical fiber cable that includes optical fibers and a deformable coupling element enclosed within a buffer tube. The coupling element is formed from a deformable yet substantially incompressible material that is capable of releasably and intermittently coupling the optical fibers to the buffer tube in various orientations. The design of the coupling element layer permits coupling of the optical fibers to the buffer tube without the use of a compressive cushioning layer and yet permits localized movement the optical fibers relative to the buffer tube to account for disparate thermal expansion and to accommodate optical fiber placement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn
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Patent number: 8103141Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel coupling composition that is used within optical fiber cables to protect optical fibers and to couple the optical fibers and the surrounding buffer tube casing. The present invention also relates to optical fiber cables that use the novel coupling composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn, Boyce Lookadoo
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Publication number: 20120014652Abstract: The present invention relates to optical-fiber cables having a tape enclosing one or more optical fibers. A plurality of discrete deposits of adhesive material are typically used to couple the optical fibers to the enclosing tape. A buffer tube may enclose the optical fibers and the tape. The buffer tube typically has a buffer-tube adhesive filling coefficient of between about 0.001 and 0.05.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.Inventor: Don Parris
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Patent number: 8036510Abstract: Disclosed is an optical fiber cable that includes optical fibers and a deformable coupling element enclosed within a buffer tube. The coupling element is formed from a deformable yet substantially incompressible material and features a number of raised members projecting toward the optical fibers. The design of the coupling element layer permits coupling of the optical fibers to the buffer tube without the use of a compressive cushioning layer. This arrangement distributes the compressive force applied to discrete points along the outer perimeter of the optical fiber element.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventor: Don Parris
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Patent number: 8036509Abstract: Disclosed is an optical fiber cable that includes optical fibers and a deformable coupling element enclosed within a buffer tube. The coupling element is formed from a deformable yet substantially incompressible material that is capable of releasably and intermittently coupling the optical fibers to the buffer tube in various orientations. The design of the coupling element layer permits coupling of the optical fibers to the buffer tube without the use of a compressive cushioning layer and yet permits localized movement the optical fibers relative to the buffer tube to account for disparate thermal expansion and to accommodate optical fiber placement.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn
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Publication number: 20110176782Abstract: The present invention provides optical-fiber communication cables with an improved water-blocking element that reduces or eliminates microbending caused by water-swellable particulate powders. In one embodiment, such water-swellable powders may be employed in conjunction with a smooth water-soluble carrier tape. In another embodiment, such water-swellable powders may embedded within a water-soluble binder. The water-blocking element is deployed within optical-fiber buffer tubes to water-block the buffer tubes and to minimize microbending that can occur when water-swellable particulate powders press against optical fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.Inventor: Don Parris
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Publication number: 20100232753Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel coupling composition that is used within optical fiber cables to protect optical fibers and to couple the optical fibers and the surrounding buffer tube casing. The present invention also relates to optical fiber cables that use the novel coupling composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn, Boyce Lookadoo