Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Pitkin

Kevin J. Pitkin 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).

  • Fiber optic connector with vented ferrule holder
    Patent number: 5381497
    Abstract: A fiber optic connector includes a ferrule received within a ferrule holder. The ferrule holder is provided with venting to evacuate air from an adhesive receiving chamber to avoid air pocket formation in adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Toland, Michael F. McGuire, Gary S. Farrell, Kevin J. Pitkin, Michael S. Beard, David Emmons, James W. Conroy, Robert J. Ziebol