Patents by Inventor John W. Hicks, Jr.

John W. Hicks, Jr. 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).

  • Multi-fiber fiber-optic assembly method
    Patent number: 4372769
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling fiber optic devices in multi-fiber layers to avoid the problems of misalignment and interstices. The furnace apparatus includes a mold for receiving the fiber devices and a packing piston for placing each layer of fiber devices in position. Heating is maintained in the furnace at a level so that heat penetrates from the fibers already packed into the new layer sufficiently to enable the new layer to adhere, but no more, so that the piston may be withdrawn before it adheres to the new layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1983
    Inventor: John W. Hicks, Jr.
  • Communications tuning construction
    Patent number: 4342499
    Abstract: A wave length filter construction using fiber optics techniques and devices for selective tuning. By core coupling for a portion of the fiber lengths, a communications facility is provided and various wave length selection structures are enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1982
    Inventor: John W. Hicks, Jr.
  • Coupled communications fibers
    Patent number: 4315666
    Abstract: A coupling structure for coupling light intelligence between fiber optic elements. Both abuttment and lateral coupling structures are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1982
    Inventor: John W. Hicks, Jr.