Patents by Inventor John W. Keat

John W. Keat 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).

  • Method and apparatus for mounting an optical element
    Patent number: 6313959
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting an optical element onto a mounting plate is disclosed. In one embodiment, a mounting support structure defines a plurality of apertures therein. The mounting support structure is positioned between the optical element and the mounting plate with the apertures of the mounting support structure aligning with apertures defined by the optical element and the mounting plate. Connection hardware inserted through the aligned apertures secures the optical element, the mounting support structure, and the mounting plate together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: TyCom (US) Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent F. Rotella, John W. Keat