Patents by Inventor Gregory Gerhard

Gregory Gerhard 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 endface cleaning assembly and method
    Publication number: 20070196056
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus (100) for cleaning an endface (202) of an optical fiber contained within an interface device (200) is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a housing (110) having an interface portion (116) adapted to be received by the interface device. The cleaning apparatus also includes at least a first nozzle (126) operable to deliver a pressurized gas and a solvent upon the endface to aid in the removal of contaminants on the endface. A method for cleaning an endface of an optical fiber contained within an interface device is also provided. The method comprises the steps of inserting an interface portion within the interface device so as to position a nozzle in proximity to the endface of the interface device. The method further comprises the steps of directing a pressurized gas through the nozzle toward the endface and intermixing a solvent with the pressurized gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Westover Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Gerhard
  • Fiber-optic endface cleaning assembly and method
    Publication number: 20050105859
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus (100) for cleaning an endface (202) of an optical fiber contained within an interface device (200) is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a housing (110) having an interface portion (116) adapted to be received by the interface device. The cleaning apparatus also includes at least a first nozzle (126) operable to deliver a pressurized gas and a solvent upon the endface to aid in the removal of contaminants on the endface. A method for cleaning an endface of an optical fiber contained within an interface device is also provided. The method comprises the steps of inserting an interface portion within the interface device so as to position a nozzle in proximity to the endface of the interface device. The method further comprises the steps of directing a pressurized gas through the nozzle toward the endface and intermixing a solvent with the pressurized gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventor: Gregory Gerhard