Patents by Inventor Jason C. Lail
Jason C. Lail 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: 10228528Abstract: The bond between abutting layers is controlled by introducing particulate matter at the interface of the layers.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLCInventors: Bradley J. Blazer, Anne G. Bringuier, Michael J. Gimblet, Cory F. Guenter, Douglas S. Hedrick, Jason C. Lail, Reginald Roberts
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Patent number: 8923676Abstract: An armored cable having a polymer covering where the bond between the armor and the covering is controlled by introducing particulate matter at the interface of the armor and covering. A filler material is applied to the exterior surfaces of the cable strength elements in order to inhibit the formation of voids in the polymer covering that would otherwise promote water migration along the cable.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Bradley J. Blazer, Jason C. Lail
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Patent number: 8649644Abstract: The bond between an armor and a cable covering jacket is controlled by introducing intervening material at the interface of the layers along selected bond regions. The intervening material can comprise particulate matter or a strip of material introduced at selected locations of the armor perimeter to allow ease of access at the selected regions.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Julian L. Greenwood, III, Jason C. Lail, Keith H. Lail, Reginald Roberts, Richard S. Wagman
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Publication number: 20120051702Abstract: An armored cable having a polymer covering where the bond between the armor and the covering is controlled by introducing particulate matter at the interface of the armor and covering. A filler material is applied to the exterior surfaces of the cable strength elements in order to inhibit the formation of voids in the polymer covering that would otherwise promote water migration along the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Bradley J. Blazer, Jason C. Lail
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Publication number: 20120007299Abstract: Methods for heat treating glass sheets (13) are disclosed in which the sheets (13) are held in a vertical orientation in a treatment container (15) during the heat treatment. The container (15) includes a support system for the glass sheets (13) that comprises a bottom support (17), two side supports (19a, 19b), and a top support (21). The sheets (13) are slid into the container (15) without contact between their side edges (23a, 23b) and the side supports (19a, 19b). The top support (21) is then slid onto the tops of the sheets (13) without contacting the sheets' top edges (25). In certain embodiments, flushing air which has been HEPA filtered and pre-heated is passed through the container (15) during the heat treatment. Apparatus for practicing the methods of the invention are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Frank Thomas Coppola, Ronald Alan Davidson, Michael Brian Gildea, Gerard Kaper, Jason C. Lail, Monica Jo Mashewske
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Publication number: 20110286706Abstract: The bond between an armor and a cable covering jacket is controlled by introducing intervening material at the interface of the layers along selected bond regions. The intervening material can comprise particulate matter or a strip of material introduced at selected locations of the armor perimeter to allow ease of access at the selected regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Julian L. Greenwood, III, Jason C. Lail, Keith H. Lail, Reginald Roberts, Richard S. Wagman
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Publication number: 20110286705Abstract: The bond between abutting layers is controlled by introducing particulate matter at the interface of the layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Bradley J. Blazer, Anne G. Bringuier, Michael J. Gimblet, Cory F. Guenter, Douglas S. Hedrick, Jason C. Lail, Reginald Roberts
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Patent number: 8042359Abstract: Methods for heat treating glass sheets (13) are disclosed in which the sheets (13) are held in a vertical orientation in a treatment container (15) during the heat treatment. The container (15) includes a support system for the glass sheets (13) that comprises a bottom support (17), two side supports (19a, 19b), and a top support (21). The sheets (13) are slid into the container (15) without contact between their side edges (23a, 23b) and the side supports (19a, 19b). The top support (21) is then slid onto the tops of the sheets (13) without contacting the sheets' top edges (25). In certain embodiments, flushing air which has been HEPA filtered and pre-heated is passed through the container (15) during the heat treatment. Apparatus for practicing the methods of the invention are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2006Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Frank Thomas Coppola, Ronald Alan Davidson, Michael Brian Gildea, Gerard Kaper, Jason C Lail, Monica Jo Mashewske
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Patent number: 7751666Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. The at least one optical waveguide is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer comprising a felt having at least one type of non-continuous filament. The dry insert may also include a plurality of water-swellable filaments. In another embodiment, a dry insert has a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of water-swellable filaments. The first and second layers are attached together at least along the longitudinal edges thereof, thereby forming at least one compartment between the first and second layers and the plurality of water-swellable filaments are generally disposed in the at least one compartment. The dry insert also is advantageous in tubeless cable designs.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Alan T. Parsons, Jody L. Greenwood, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Jason C. Lail
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Patent number: 7747117Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is a polyurethane foam and the second layer is a water-swellable layer, wherein the dry insert is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Jody L. Greenwood, Douglas S. Hedrick, Jason C. Lail, W. Welch McCollough, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090274426Abstract: A fiber optic cable is that includes at least one optical fiber and a protective layer generally disposed about the optical fiber. A cable jacket surrounds an outer surface of the protective layer, and a control layer is interposed between a portion of the protective layer and a portion of the cable jacket. The control layer includes one or more apertures extending therethrough, thereby creating a predetermined bond between the protective layer and the cable jacket. By way of example, the protective layer is an armor layer, buffer tube, or other suitable cable component where a predetermined bond to the cable jacket is desired so the craft can easily remove a portion of the cable jacket. The plurality of apertures can have any suitable size, shape, and/or arrangement for influencing the desired bond strength. A method of manufacturing the fiber optic cable is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventor: Jason C. Lail
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Publication number: 20090074363Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. The at least one optical waveguide is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer comprising a felt having at least one type of non-continuous filament. The dry insert may also include a plurality of water-swellable filaments. In another embodiment, a dry insert has a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of water-swellable filaments. The first and second layers are attached together at least along the longitudinal edges thereof, thereby forming at least one compartment between the first and second layers and the plurality of water-swellable filaments are generally disposed in the at least one compartment. The dry insert also is advantageous in tubeless cable designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Alan T. Parsons, Jody L. Greenwood, Kenneth D. Temple, JR., Jason C. Lail
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Publication number: 20090067791Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is a polyurethane foam and the second layer is a water-swellable layer, wherein the dry insert is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Jody L. Greenwood, Douglas S. Hedrick, Jason C. Lail, W. Welch McCollough, Kenneth D. Temple, JR.
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Patent number: 7469087Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. The at least one optical waveguide is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer comprising a felt having at least one type of non-continuous filament. The dry insert may also include a plurality of water-swellable filaments. In another embodiment, a dry insert has a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of water-swellable filaments. The first and second layers are attached together at least along the longitudinal edges thereof, thereby forming at least one compartment between the first and second layers and the plurality of water-swellable filaments are generally disposed in the at least one compartment. The dry insert also is advantageous in tubeless cable designs.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Alan T. Parsons, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Jody L. Greenwood, Jason C. Lail
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Patent number: 7336873Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is a polyurethane foam and the second layer is a water-swellable layer, wherein the dry insert is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLC.Inventors: Jason C. Lail, Jody L. Greenwood, Douglas S. Hedrick, James L. Baucom, W. Welch McCollough, Jr., Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Catharina L. Tedder
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Publication number: 20070267312Abstract: Methods for heat treating glass sheets (13) are disclosed in which the sheets (13) are held in a vertical orientation in a treatment container (15) during the heat treatment. The container (15) includes a support system for the glass sheets (13) that comprises a bottom support (17), two side supports (19a, 19b), and a top support (21). The sheets (13) are slid into the container (15) without contact between their side edges (23a, 23b) and the side supports (19a, 19b). The top support (21) is then slid onto the tops of the sheets (13) without contacting the sheets' top edges (25). In certain embodiments, flushing air which has been HEPA filtered and pre-heated is passed through the container (15) during the heat treatment. Apparatus for practicing the methods of the invention are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Frank Thomas Coppola, Ronald Alan Davidson, Michael Brian Gildea, Gerard Kaper, Jason C. Lail, Monica Jo Mashewske
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Patent number: 7254302Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. The at least one optical waveguide is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer comprising a felt having at least one type of non-continuous filament. The dry insert may also include a plurality of water-swellable filaments. In another embodiment, a dry insert has a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of water-swellable filaments. The first and second layers are attached together at least along the longitudinal edges thereof, thereby forming at least one compartment between the first and second layers and the plurality of water-swellable filaments are generally disposed in the at least one compartment. The dry insert also is advantageous in tubeless cable designs.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLC.Inventors: Alan T. Parsons, Jody L. Greenwood, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Jason C. Lail
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Patent number: 7236670Abstract: An optical tube assembly and methods of manufacturing the same include a tube, at least one optical waveguide, and a dry insert. In one embodiment, the dry insert generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide and forms a core that is disposed within the tube. In one embodiment, the dry insert is compressed at least about 10 percent for coupling the at least optical waveguide to the interior surface of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLC.Inventors: Jason C. Lail, David W. Chiasson, Jody L. Greenwood, David A. Seddon, Thomas Ottmann
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Patent number: 7231119Abstract: A tube assembly of the present invention has at least one subunit with at least one dry insert generally surrounding the subunit which may be disposed within a tube, thereby forming a tube assembly. The subunit includes a fiber optic ribbon and a sheath, wherein the sheath is tight-buffered about the fiber optic ribbon, thereby inhibiting buckling of the ribbon during temperature variations. Additionally, the tube assembly can be a portion of a fiber optic cable having a sheath that may include a plurality of strength members and a cable jacket. In other embodiments, the subunits and dry insert are disposed within a cavity, thereby forming a tubeless cable. Additionally, subunits may include a marking indicia for denoting the security level.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLC.Inventors: Brian K. Rhoney, Samuel D. Nave, Todd R. Rhyne, Scott M. Torrey, Martyn N. Easton, David C. Hall, Alan T. Parsons, Jody L. Greenwood, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Jason C. Lail
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Patent number: 7177507Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert, and a tube. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer and a second layer attached together with an adhesive. The dry insert also includes a plurality of particles having an average particle size of about 600 microns or less for inhibiting microbending. The first layer may be a polyurethane foam having an average cell size of about 1000 microns or less and the second layer is a water-swellable layer. The dry insert is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide and the tube assembly can be a portion of a fiber optic cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Corning Cable Systems, LLCInventors: Alan T. Parsons, Jody L. Greenwood, Kenneth D. Temple, Jr., Jason C. Lail