Patents by Inventor Gregory Bruce Noll

Gregory Bruce Noll 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 test probe and connector adapter for testing fiber-optic connector harnesses
    Patent number: 5960137
    Abstract: A fiber-optic test probe and connector adapter for testing fiber-optic terminations, for example, in fiber optic connector assemblies. A single andmulti-channel connector adapter is provided that is adapted to be attached to the fiber-optic connector to be tested. In one embodiment of the invention, the connector adapter includes an alignment sleeve that enables the terminus of the fiber-optic connector to be tested to be axially aligned with the terminus of the test probe. In order to eliminate air gaps between the respective termini, the fiber-optic test probe and connector adapter are configured to provide axial compression forces between the mating termini in a test position in order to eliminate air gaps therebetween and thus reduce transmission losses. The test probe may be provided with strain relief and anti-bending boot, which prevents radial forces from misaligning the termini. The test probe includes a release sleeve that allows the test probe to be quickly released from its locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Glenair, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Bruce Noll
  • Fiber-optic test probe and connector adapter for testing fiber-optic connector harnesses
    Patent number: 5940559
    Abstract: A fiber-optic test probe and connector adapter for testing fiber-optic terminations, for example, in fiber optic connector assemblies. A single andmulti-channel connector adapter is provided that is adapted to be attached to the fiber-optic connector to be tested. In one embodiment of the invention, the connector adapter includes an alignment sleeve that enables the terminus of the fiber-optic connector to be tested to be axially aligned with the terminus of the test probe. In order to eliminate air gaps between the respective termini, the fiber-optic test probe and connector adapter are configured to provide axial compression forces between the mating termini in a test position in order to eliminate air gaps therebetween and thus reduce transmission losses. The test probe may be provided with strain relief and anti-bending boot, which prevents radial forces from misaligning the termini. The test probe includes a release sleeve that allows the test probe to be quickly released from its locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Glenair, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Bruce Noll