Patents by Inventor Glen Falk

Glen Falk 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).

  • Nitrogen injection assembly for use in an optical fiber coloring and curing apparatus
    Patent number: 7214273
    Abstract: A nitrogen injection assembly for use in coloring and curing optical fibers is disclosed. The nitrogen injection assembly includes a cover section and a distribution seal. An optical fiber coated with ink passes from a coating die to a curing chamber via a passageway defined by the cover section and the distribution seal. The distribution seal injects nitrogen into the passageway to keep the coated fiber and the curing chamber substantially free of oxygen. With the distribution seal positioned closer to the curing chamber than the cover section, the apparatus minimizes the risk of leaks in the passageway and the number of required seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Pirelli Communications Cables & Systems USA, LLC
    Inventors: Glen Falk, Rick Alexander
  • Nitrogen injection assembly for use in an optical fiber coloring and curing apparatus
    Publication number: 20040261699
    Abstract: A nitrogen injection assembly for use in coloring and curing optical fibers is disclosed. The nitrogen injection assembly includes a cover section and a distribution seal. An optical fiber coated with ink passes from a coating die to a curing chamber via a passageway defined by the cover section and the distribution seal. The distribution seal injects nitrogen into the passageway to keep the coated fiber and the curing chamber substantially free of oxygen. With the distribution seal positioned closer to the curing chamber than the cover section, the apparatus minimizes the risk of leaks in the passageway and the number of required seals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Glen Falk, Rick Alexander