Patents by Inventor James J. Zik

James J. Zik 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).

  • Optical and electrical systems and apparatuses including line interface assemblies and methods of operation
    Patent number: 6807068
    Abstract: An apparatus with a line card having a front panel including at least one input/output port. The apparatus further includes a line card interface assembly. The line card interface assembly includes at least one of an input and output line support, at least one guide vane cooperating with said line, and a front face providing an electrical coupling with said front panel sufficient to attenuate electromagnetic waves passing through the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Corvis Corporation
    Inventors: Peter W. Sangree, Christopher J. Dolle, Mark W. Ingle, Scott C. Tolle, Sanjay Gupta, James J. Zik
  • Ultrasonic method and apparatus for detecting leaks
    Patent number: 4719801
    Abstract: Seals in an automotive body are inspected for leaks by sensing ultrasonic energy passing through a seal. Either of an ultrasonic emitter or detector is scanned along a seal outside the body by a robot and the other is inside the body. The emitter operates at frequencies of 65 to 80 kHz and repetitively sweeps through a range of 6 kHz. The body may be either open or closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Dwight A. Blaser, Kestutis P. Nemanis, James J. Zik, Edward C. Hess