Patents by Inventor Greg Dechristopher

Greg Dechristopher 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).

  • Patent number: 8229263
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Draka Comiteq, B.V.
    Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn
  • Patent number: 8195018
    Abstract: A buffer tube arrangement includes an adhesive material to adhesively bond a water-swellable element to a plurality of optical fibers and/or a buffer tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.
    Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
  • Patent number: 8145022
    Abstract: An optical-fiber cable includes an adhesive material that adhesively couples a water-swellable element to a plurality of optical fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.
    Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
  • Publication number: 20120027366
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn
  • Patent number: 8103141
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.
    Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn, Boyce Lookadoo
  • Patent number: 8036509
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.
    Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn
  • Publication number: 20110116753
    Abstract: An optical-fiber cable includes an adhesive material that adhesively couples a water-swellable element to a plurality of optical fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
  • Publication number: 20100232753
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn, Boyce Lookadoo
  • Patent number: 7724998
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Draka Comteq B.V.
    Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn, Boyce Lookadoo
  • Publication number: 20100098388
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn
  • Patent number: 7639915
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Draka Comteq B.V.
    Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn
  • Publication number: 20090279833
    Abstract: A buffer tube arrangement includes an adhesive material to adhesively bond a water-swellable element to a plurality of optical fibers and/or a buffer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
  • Patent number: 7599589
    Abstract: In a buffer tube arrangement, discrete domains of adhesive material provide adhesive coupling of a water-swellable element and an optical fiber bundle that includes a plurality of optical fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Draka Comteq B.V.
    Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Greg DeChristopher, Wayne Cheatle
  • Patent number: 7567739
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber optic cable that includes optical fibers and a water-swellable element, such as a powder-free fabric tape, that are enclosed within a buffer tube. Adhesive material, such as discrete domains of adhesive foam, may be optionally employed to provide adhesive coupling of the optical fibers and the water-swellable element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Draka Comteq B.V.
    Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
  • Patent number: 7515795
    Abstract: A water-swellable material is included for water-blocking inside a buffer tube in a cable design, and an adhesive material is provided in or on the water-swellable material. The adhesive material may function as a bonding agent between the water-swellable material and the inside wall of a buffer tube, thus providing coupling of the water-swellable material to the buffer tube. In addition, or alternatively, a second adhesive material may be provided for bonding the optical fibers to the water-swellable material. The adhesive materials may be in the form of a bead or beads and may be foamed or unfoamed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Draka Comteq B.V.
    Inventors: Bob Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg Dechristopher
  • Publication number: 20090003785
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn, Boyce Lookadoo
  • Publication number: 20090003781
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Don Parris, Greg DeChristopher, Justin Elisha Quinn
  • Publication number: 20080181564
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber optic cable that includes optical fibers and a water-swellable element, such as a powder-free fabric tape, that are enclosed within a buffer tube. Adhesive material, such as discrete domains of adhesive foam, may be optionally employed to provide adhesive coupling of the optical fibers and the water-swellable element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg DeChristopher
  • Publication number: 20080145010
    Abstract: In a buffer tube arrangement, discrete domains of adhesive material provide adhesive coupling of a water-swellable element and an optical fiber bundle that includes a plurality of optical fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Draka Comteq B.V.
    Inventors: Bob J. Overton, Greg DeChristopher, Wayne Cheatle
  • Publication number: 20070019915
    Abstract: A water-swellable material is included for water-blocking inside a buffer tube in a cable design, and an adhesive material is provided in or on the water-swellable material. The adhesive material may function as a bonding agent between the water-swellable material and the inside wall of a buffer tube, thus providing coupling of the water-swellable material to the buffer tube. In addition, or alternatively, a second adhesive material may be provided for bonding the optical fibers to the water-swellable material. The adhesive materials may be in the form of a bead or beads and may be foamed or unfoamed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: DRAKA COMTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Bob Overton, Wayne Cheatle, Greg Dechristopher