Patents by Inventor John Skitka

John Skitka 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).

  • Simplified fiber optic receptacle
    Patent number: 6027252
    Abstract: A fiber optic adapter has a single piece housing 1 with a retention shoulder 8. A coupling element 2 is received by the housing 1 and abuts the retention shoulder 8 to prevent extraction of the coupling element 2 from the housing 1. The coupling element 2 is retained therein by a retaining element 10 for a secure assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Erdman, John Skitka, Michael Douglas Rossana