Patents by Inventor Gregory Bunm

Gregory Bunm 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).

  • Ultra-small, form factor single fiber optical interconnect system, with push-push type insertion/withdrawal mechanism and shuttered modular connector and shuttered adapter and method for using same
    Patent number: 7261472
    Abstract: An optical fiber interconnect system comprising a connector for carrying an optical fiber along a longitudinal axis. The adapter comprises a push-push coupling mechanism configured to receive and couple with the connector upon application of a first pushing force to the connector so as to removably receive the connector in operably connected fashion. The connector is disengaged from the adapter upon application of a second pushing force upon the connector to enable withdrawal of the connector from the adapter. The pushing forces can be applied to the connector at a pushing region by using a stylus member. A zero rotation embodiment provides for linear or curvilinear, non-rotational movement of the ferrule within the connector relative to the optical axis for better alignment and tunability. A movable plug extender is provided within the ferrule holder to facilitate injection of adhesive and protect fiber from breakage during the termination process and thereafter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignees: Illum Technologies, Inc., Adamant Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshio Suzuki, Gregory Bunm
  • Ultra-small, form factor single fiber optical interconnect system, with push-push type insertion/withdrawal mechanism and shuttered modular connector and shuttered adapter and method for using same
    Publication number: 20060153503
    Abstract: An optical fiber interconnect system comprising a connector for carrying an optical fiber along a longitudinal axis. The adapter comprises a push-push coupling mechanism configured to receive and couple with the connector upon application of a first pushing force to the connector so as to removably receive the connector in operably connected fashion. The connector is disengaged from the adapter upon application of a second pushing force upon the connector to enable withdrawal of the connector from the adapter. The pushing forces can be applied to the connector at a pushing region by using a stylus member. A zero rotation embodiment provides for linear or curvilinear, non-rotational movement of the ferrule within the connector relative to the optical axis for better alignment and tunability. A moveable plug extender is provided within the ferrule holder to facilitate injection of adhesive and protect fiber from breakage during the termination process and thereafter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Toshio Suzuki, Gregory Bunm