Patents by Inventor Eric J. Repta

Eric J. Repta 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).

  • Fiber optic cable connector with strain relief boot
    Patent number: 5390272
    Abstract: A strain relief system for the backside of a fiber optic connector has a controlled bend radius defined by the formula R=[(W+t).sup.2 /2(1-cos .phi.)].sup.1/2, where W is the rib thickness, t is the width of spaces between the ribs, and .phi. is an angle defined by comers of the ribs which engage each other at the minimum bending radius and a pivot point about which the ribs pivot relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Amphenol Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Repta, Michael T. Mayszak, Donald W. Duda