Patents by Inventor J. Richard Focht

J. Richard Focht 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).

  • Method and apparatus for connecting optical fibers
    Patent number: 5013124
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting optical fibers is disclosed in which a housing is provided with a built-in alignment channel. An insert is inserted into the alignment channel and precisely and accurately maintains a fiber element concentrically within the alignment channel. A mating optical fiber is also introduced into the alignment channel. Means are provided for adjusting the separation distance between the two optical fibers. The housing is preferably injection molded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: Codenoll Technology Corporation
    Inventor: J. Richard Focht