Patents by Inventor Harold Y. Walker, Jr.
Harold Y. Walker, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 9116315Abstract: Embodiments of a barrel for use with fiber optic connections and method of manufacturing are disclose herein. In one embodiment, a barrel comprises a first portion. The first portion having a wedge protruding from a distal end of the first portion at an angle and a component cavity for receiving an opto-electric component therein. The barrel further comprises a second portion having a fiber cavity for receiving one or more fiber cables therein, wherein the second portion is moldably coupled onto the distal end of the first portion around the wedge. The second portion may further comprise a panel interface for mounting the barrel within a panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: SigmaPro Engineering and Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Harold Y. Walker, Jr., David Underwood, Paul Hamilton
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Publication number: 20140270658Abstract: Embodiments of a barrel for use with fiber optic connections and method of manufacturing are disclose herein. In one embodiment, a barrel comprises a first portion. The first portion having a wedge protruding from a distal end of the first portion at an angle and a component cavity for receiving an opto-electric component therein. The barrel further comprises a second portion having a fiber cavity for receiving one or more fiber cables therein, wherein the second portion is moldably coupled onto the distal end of the first portion around the wedge. The second portion may further comprise a panel interface for mounting the barrel within a panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: SigmaPro Engineering and Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Harold Y. Walker, Jr., David Underwood, Paul Hamilton
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Patent number: 7762729Abstract: In one example embodiment, an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shield includes a central portion, a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the central portion, and a substantially centrally located opening defined in the central portion. The perimeter of the central portion is approximately the same size and shape as that of a portion of an associated optical subassembly (OSA).Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Tat Ming Teo, Gary Landry, Harold Y. Walker, Jr.
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Patent number: 7731431Abstract: In one example embodiment, an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shield includes a central portion, an opening defined in the central portion, a wing attached to and extending outward from the central portion, and a protrusion defined in the wing. The perimeter of the EMR shield is approximately the same size and shape as that of a portion of an associated optical subassembly (OSA).Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Tat Ming Teo, Gary Dean Sasser, Jinxiang Liu, Gary Landry, Harold Y. Walker, Jr.
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Patent number: 7621678Abstract: In one example embodiment, an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shield includes a disk, and a substantially centrally located opening defined in the disk. An outside perimeter of the disk is approximately the same as that of a flange of an associated optical subassembly (OSA). The disk defines a plurality of apertures.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Gary Landry, Harold Y. Walker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080298041Abstract: In one example embodiment, an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shield includes a central portion, an opening defined in the central portion, a wing attached to and extending outward from the central portion, and a protrusion defined in the wing. The perimeter of the EMR shield is approximately the same size and shape as that of a portion of an associated optical subassembly (OSA).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: FINISAR CORPORATIONInventors: Tat Ming Teo, Gary Dean Sasser, Jinxiang Liu, Gary Landry, Harold Y. Walker, JR.
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Publication number: 20080298750Abstract: In one example embodiment, an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shield includes a disk, and a substantially centrally located opening defined in the disk. An outside perimeter of the disk is approximately the same as that of a flange of an associated optical subassembly (OSA). The disk defines a plurality of apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: FINISAR CORPORATIONInventors: Gary Landry, Harold Y. Walker, JR.
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Publication number: 20080298752Abstract: In one example embodiment, an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shield includes a central portion, a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the central portion, and a substantially centrally located opening defined in the central portion. The perimeter of the central portion is approximately the same size and shape as that of a portion of an associated optical subassembly (OSA).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: FINISAR CORPORATIONInventors: Tat Ming Teo, Gary Landry, Harold Y. Walker, Jr.
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Patent number: 7255484Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for locking and releasing a module utilized in a transceiver system that includes a plurality of modules in close proximity with one another. The module is generally configured to include a handle with an associated cam formed in a first section of the module. The handle is moveable in a direction to allow the cam to move an associated ejector button integrated with the module in order to release the module from the transceiver system, thereby permitting the module to be efficiently removed from the transceiver system. The module may thus be removed from the transceiver system utilizing the handle. The module may be locked into the transceiver system when the handle is placed in an upward position.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Harold Y. Walker, Jr., Richard L. Bell
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Patent number: 6984076Abstract: A housing for opto-electronic array devices. The housing includes a base and walls that form a region that receives an opto-electronic semiconductor array. Conductive traces are disposed on a wall such that a front part of the traces are exposed for external electrical connections, while the back part is exposed for internal electrical connections. A transparent substrate having a plurality of micro-lenses cover the base, walls and opto-electronic semiconductor array device. Each micro lens is beneficially made from optical epoxy that is deposited by an ink-jet nozzle. The base and walls are beneficially comprised of a ceramic.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2003Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Harold Y. Walker, Jr., Klein L. Johnson, Yue Liu, Bo Su Chen
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Patent number: 6709607Abstract: A self-aligned optical coupler, and method of manufacturing thereof, for conducting light from and to vertical and/or horizontal ports on optical devices or optoelectric integrated circuits. The device or circuit having the respective port has keys and/or slots on the device or circuit for self-aligning an end of the optical coupler to the port. The end has corresponding slots and/or keys. Visual alignment marks may be used instead so as to permit automatic alignment with machine vision devices. The coupler may have one or a plurality of waveguides. One of the ends of the coupler may have a connector for a self-aligning optical connection to a connector receptacle of a module or a backplane.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Mary K. Hibbs-Brenner, Harold Y. Walker, Jr., Julian P. G. Bristow, Yue Liu
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Patent number: 6404960Abstract: A self-aligned optical coupler, and method of manufacturing thereof, for conducting light from and to vertical and/or horizontal ports on optical devices or optoelectric integrated circuits. The device or circuit having the respective port has keys and/or slots on the device or circuit for self-aligning an end of the optical coupler to the port. The end has corresponding slots and/or keys. Visual alignment marks may be used instead so as to permit automatic alignment with machine vision devices. The coupler may have one or a plurality of waveguides. One of the ends of the coupler may have a connector for a self-aligning optical connection to a connector receptacle of a module or a backplane.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Honeywell Inc.Inventors: Mary K. Hibbs-Brenner, Harold Y. Walker, Jr., Julian P. G. Bristow, Yue Liu
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Patent number: 6088498Abstract: A self-aligned optical coupler for coupling light between an optical waveguide and an optical fiber. The optical fiber is held with a ferrule fitting. The ferrule is inserted in a connector receptacle at one end. The waveguide has a forty-five degree reflector at its end. The waveguide is attached to a cover. The cover is attached to another end of the connector receptacle so that the reflector and the end of the optical fiber face each other. The features on the waveguide and the ferrule are aligned with each other to provide optical alignment between the reflector of the waveguide and the end of the fiber.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1998Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Honeywell Inc.Inventors: Mary K. Hibbs-Brenner, Harold Y. Walker, Jr.
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Patent number: 6069991Abstract: A self-aligned optical coupler for connecting an optical waveguide circuit with another optical waveguide circuit. Each waveguide circuit has a plug with an aligned structure. The plugs of the respective waveguide circuits are inserted into a receptacle having alignment structures. The alignment structures of the first and second plugs are mated in such a fashion with the receptacle so that there is optical alignment between the plugs so that optical signals can propagate from one waveguide to another. The structures may attain alignment through physical or visual approaches.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1998Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Mary K. Hibbs-Brenner, Harold Y. Walker, Jr.