Patents by Inventor Joseph L. Graham

Joseph L. Graham 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).

  • Spring push with integral trigger
    Patent number: 10527799
    Abstract: A spring push with a main body, a crimp portion and two extensions also provides a trigger extending from the main body. The extensions provide engagement with the connector housing and also surfaces to engage the spring. The spring push may be a single component or be comprised of two separate pieces. An adapter is also disclosed with a cut out portion on a bottom side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: US Conec, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiep V. Nguyen, Joseph L. Graham
  • Spring push with integral trigger
    Patent number: 10222557
    Abstract: A spring push with a main body, a crimp portion and two extensions also provides a trigger extending from the main body. The extensions provide engagement with the connector housing and also surfaces to engage the spring. The spring push may be a single component or be comprised of two separate pieces. An adapter is also disclosed with a cut-out portion on a bottom side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: US Conec, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiep Nguyen, Joseph L. Graham
  • Fiber optic ferrule with rear holes to align a guide pin clamp with field changeable guide pins
    Patent number: 10215932
    Abstract: A fiber optic ferrule with rear holes and a guide pin clamp allows for changing guide pins in the field. The guide pin clamp has a forward clamp portion to engage the rear face of the fiber optic ferrule, a rearward clamp portion configured to engage the biasing spring, and a guide pin retaining plate. The guide pin retaining plate is movable from a first position to a second position to allow for the removal or insertion of guide pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: US Conec, Ltd
    Inventors: Darrell R. Childers, Michael E. Hughes, Myron W. Yount, Brent D. Henley, Joseph L. Graham
  • Spring Push with Integral Trigger
    Publication number: 20180341067
    Abstract: A spring push with a main body, a crimp portion and two extensions also provides a trigger extending from the main body. The extensions provide engagement with the connector housing and also surfaces to engage the spring. The spring push may be a single component or be comprised of two separate pieces. An adapter is also disclosed with a cut-out portion on a bottom side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Hiep V. Nguyen, Joseph L. Graham
  • Fiber Optic Ferrule with Rear Holes to Align A Guide Pin Clamp with Field Changeable Guide Pins
    Publication number: 20180067269
    Abstract: A fiber optic ferrule with rear holes and a guide pin clamp allows for changing guide pins in the field. The guide pin clamp has a forward clamp portion to engage the rear face of the fiber optic ferrule, a rearward clamp portion configured to engage the biasing spring, and a guide pin retaining plate. The guide pin retaining plate is movable from a first position to a second position to allow for the removal or insertion of guide pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Darrell R. Childers, Michael E. Hughes, Myron W. Yount, Brent D. Henley, Joseph L. Graham
  • Fiber optic ferrule with rear holes to align a guide pin clamp with field changeable guide pins
    Patent number: 9817194
    Abstract: A fiber optic ferrule with rear holes and a guide pin clamp allows for changing guide pins in the field. The guide pin clamp has a forward clamp portion to engage the rear face of the fiber optic ferrule, a rearward clamp portion configured to engage the biasing spring, and a guide pin retaining plate. The guide pin retaining plate is movable from a first position to a second position to allow for the removal or insertion of guide pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: US Conec, Ltd
    Inventors: Darrell R. Childers, Michael E. Hughes, Myron W. Yount, Brent D. Henley, Joseph L. Graham
  • Strain relieved adapter for a jacketed cable and boot
    Patent number: 9810856
    Abstract: An adapter for a fiber optic connector has provides strain relief for a jacketed cable connected to the adapter and the connector. The adapter preferably has two portions that act together to engage the jacketed cable and a boot that applies pressure to the adapter to secure the adapter. The two portions of the adapter may also be rotatably connected to one another. The boot has a projection that cooperates with an optical component to seal the adapter and optical component from outside particulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: US Conec, Ltd
    Inventors: Joseph L. Graham, Joseph P. Howard, Jillcha Fekadu Wakjira
  • Fiber Optic Ferrule with Rear Holes to Align A Guide Pin Clamp with Field Changeable Guide Pins
    Publication number: 20170010422
    Abstract: A fiber optic ferrule with rear holes and a guide pin clamp allows for changing guide pins in the field. The guide pin clamp has a forward clamp portion to engage the rear face of the fiber optic ferrule, a rearward clamp portion configured to engage the biasing spring, and a guide pin retaining plate. The guide pin retaining plate is movable from a first position to a second position to allow for the removal or insertion of guide pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Darrell R. Childers, Michael E. Hughes, Myron W. Yount, Brent D. Henley, Joseph L. Graham
  • Strain Relieved Adapter for a Jacketed Cable and Boot
    Publication number: 20160356967
    Abstract: An adapter for a fiber optic connector has provides strain relief for a jacketed cable connected to the adapter and the connector. The adapter preferably has two portions that act together to engage the jacketed cable and a boot that applies pressure to the adapter to secure the adapter. The two portions of the adapter may also be rotatably connected to one another. The boot has has a projection that cooperates with an optical component to seal the adapter and optical component from outside particulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph L. Graham, Joseph P. Howard, Jillcha Fekadu Wakjira
  • Strain relieved adapter for a jacketed cable and boot
    Patent number: 9405068
    Abstract: An adapter for a fiber optic connector has provides strain relief for a jacketed cable connected to the adapter and the connector. The adapter preferably has two portions that act together to engage the jacketed cable and a boot that applies pressure to the adapter to secure the adapter. The two portions of the adapter may also be rotatably connected to one another. The boot has a projection that cooperates with an optical component to seal the adapter and optical component from outside particulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: US Conec, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Graham, Joseph P. Howard, Jillcha Fekadu Wakjira
  • Spring Push with Integral Trigger
    Publication number: 20160091671
    Abstract: A spring push with a main body, a crimp portion and two extensions also provides a trigger extending from the main body. The extensions provide engagement with the connector housing and also surfaces to engage the spring. The spring push may be a single component or be comprised of two separate pieces. An adapter is also disclosed with a cut-out portion on a bottom side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Hiep Nguyen, Joseph L. Graham
  • Strain Relieved Adapter for a Jacketed Cable and Boot
    Publication number: 20130209040
    Abstract: An adapter for a fiber optic connector has provides strain relief for a jacketed cable connected to the adapter and the connector. The adapter preferably has two portions that act together to engage the jacketed cable and a boot that applies pressure to the adapter to secure the adapter. The two portions of the adapter may also be rotatably connected to one another. The boot has has a projection that cooperates with an optical component to seal the adapter and optical component from outside particulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph L. Graham, Joseph P. Howard, Jillcha Fekadu Wakjira
  • Fiber optic guide pin
    Patent number: 6886988
    Abstract: A fiber optic guide pin is provided that has an end portion that is smooth and continuous. The smooth and continuous portion may be shaped to approximate an ellipse or a parabola. The end portion may also have a generally flat portion that is surrounded by the smooth and continuous portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventors: Matthew A. Brown, Joseph L. Graham, Narcis Adam
  • Fiber optic guide pin
    Publication number: 20040130703
    Abstract: A fiber optic guide pin is provided that has an end portion that is smooth and continuous. The smooth and continuous portion may be shaped to approximate an ellipse or a parabola. The end portion may also have a generally flat portion that is surrounded by the smooth and continuous portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew A. Brown, Joseph L. Graham, Narcis Adam