Patents by Inventor Howard Wichansky

Howard Wichansky 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).

  • Connector for splicing optical fibers
    Patent number: 4964689
    Abstract: A connector splicing optical fibers wherein a glass sleeve, having a precision cut bore formed therein, is provided with funnel-shaped access openings at each end thereof for receiving the ends of the glass fibers to be spliced. In one embodiment, a permanent splice is made by applying a bonding agent and sealant to the funnel-shaped openings, and in another embodiment, a retainer ring is employed to thereby provide a disconnectable splice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Howard Wichansky