Patents by Inventor Janet A. Kling

Janet A. Kling 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 fiber connection system
    Patent number: 11194100
    Abstract: An optical fiber connection system (600) configured to interconnect a plurality of first and second optical fibers (54, 54?) is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Nathaniel S. Shonkwiler, Richard L. Simmons, Donald K. Larson, William J. Clatanoff, Janet A. Kling
  • OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200241211
    Abstract: An optical fiber connection system (600) configured to interconnect a plurality of first and second optical fibers (54, 54?) is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Nathaniel S. Shonkwiler, Richard L. Simmons, Donald K. Larson, William J. Clatanoff, Janet A. Kling
  • Small form factor optical connector with thermoplastic adhesive
    Patent number: 7147384
    Abstract: A optical connector for terminating an optical fiber comprises a housing configured to mate with an LC receptacle. The housing comprises a polymer material that does not deform when exposed to temperatures of at least 210° C. The optical connector further includes a ferrule assembly. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule portion and a barrel portion. The ferrule assembly is preloaded with a thermoplastic adhesive material. The thermoplastic material can be a polyamide-based hot melt adhesive. The thermoplastic mater can be an ultra high temperature hot melt adhesive. These optical connectors can be terminated in the field in a short amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David S. Hardcastle, Eric M. Morgan, Edward B. Lurie, Janet A. Kling