Patents by Inventor Gregory B. Bohler

Gregory B. Bohler 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: 9170390
    Abstract: Cables have dielectric armors with armor profiles that provide additional crush and impact resistance for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein, while retaining flexibility to aid during installation. The armored cables recover substantially from deformation caused by crush loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
  • Patent number: 8463095
    Abstract: Cables have dielectric armor with an armor profile that resembles conventional metal armored cable. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The armored cables recover substantially from deformation caused by crush loads. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Wesley B. Nicholson, James A. Register, III, Kimberly D. Slan
  • Patent number: 8428406
    Abstract: Armor, configured for use with a fiber optic assembly, includes a dielectric tube having an armor profile and a length, where the dielectric tube has at least one layer formed from a rigid material. The armor profile is undulating along the length, and the armor profile has a band thickness and a web thickness. The band thickness is between about 0.5 millimeters and about five millimeters. The web thickness is less than the band thickness, and the web thickness is greater than or equal to 0.1 times the band thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
  • Publication number: 20120251061
    Abstract: Armor, configured for use with a fiber optic assembly, includes a dielectric tube having an armor profile and a length, where the dielectric tube has at least one layer formed from a rigid material. The armor profile is undulating along the length, and the armor profile has a band thickness and a web thickness. The band thickness is between about 0.5 millimeters and about five millimetres. The web thickness is less than the band thickness, and the web thickness is greater than or equal to 0.1 times the band thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
  • Patent number: 8218925
    Abstract: Armored fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a dielectric armor along with methods for manufacturing the same. The dielectric armor has an armor profile, thereby resembling conventional metal armored cable to the craft. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance and the like for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The dielectric armor is advantageous to the craft since it provides the desired mechanical performance without requiring the time and expense of grounding like conventional metal armored cables. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
  • Publication number: 20110262087
    Abstract: Cables have dielectric armors with armor profiles that provide additional crush and impact resistance for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein, while retaining flexibility to aid during installation. The armored cables recover substantially from deformation caused by crush loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
  • Publication number: 20100278492
    Abstract: Cables have dielectric armor with an armor profile that resembles conventional metal armored cable. The armor can be formed as a single layer, without requiring an outer jacket layer. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The armored cables recover substantially from deformation caused by crush loads. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space. The assemblies can additionally be lightweight and relatively inexpensive to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
  • Publication number: 20100260459
    Abstract: Cables have dielectric armor with an armor profile that resembles conventional metal armored cable. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The armored cables recover substantially from deformation caused by crush loads. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Wesley B. Nicholson, James A. Register, III, Kimberly D. Slan
  • Publication number: 20100162770
    Abstract: Armored fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a dielectric armor along with methods for manufacturing the same. The dielectric armor has an armor profile, thereby resembling conventional metal armored cable to the craft. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance and the like for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The dielectric armor is advantageous to the craft since it provides the desired mechanical performance without requiring the time and expense of grounding like conventional metal armored cables. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
  • Publication number: 20100111480
    Abstract: Armored fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a dielectric armor along with methods for manufacturing the same. The dielectric armor has an armor profile, thereby resembling conventional metal armored cable to the craft. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance and the like for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The dielectric armor is advantageous to the craft since it provides the desired mechanical performance without requiring the time and expense of grounding like conventional metal armored cables. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan
  • Patent number: 7702203
    Abstract: Armored fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a dielectric armor along with methods for manufacturing the same. The dielectric armor has an armor profile, thereby resembling conventional metal armored cable to the craft. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance and the like for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The dielectric armor is advantageous to the craft since it provides the desired mechanical performance without requiring the time and expense of grounding like conventional metal armored cables. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Gregory B. Bohler, Julian L. Greenwood, III, Keith A. Greer, Allen M. Miller, Wesley B. Nicholson, Kimberly D. Slan