Patents by Inventor Matthew T. Burkett

Matthew T. Burkett 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 processing apparatus
    Patent number: 8824849
    Abstract: An automated fiber optic connector processing system for processing a plurality of fiber optic cables and connectors, with each of said cables including an optical fiber, includes a pallet fixture for holding a plurality of fiber optic cables and connectors during movement along a manufacturing line so that the connectors may be secured to the cable ends, and the ends of the cables finished. The pallet fixture includes a pallet base plate, with a stationary fixture mounted along one edge of the pallet base plate. The stationary fixture defines a plurality of channels for receiving fiber optic cable connectors of the plurality of fiber optic cables, and at least one latching plate for retaining the connectors in the plurality of channels. An oven having an elongated oven opening is provided at a first processing station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Lastar, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean M. Pons, John M. Ferrell, Eric M. Price, Matthew T. Burkett
  • FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR PROCESSING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110252634
    Abstract: An automated fiber optic connector processing system for processing a plurality of fiber optic cables and connectors, with each of said cables including an optical fiber, includes a pallet fixture for holding a plurality of fiber optic cables and connectors during movement along a manufacturing line so that the connectors may be secured to the cable ends, and the ends of the cables finished. The pallet fixture includes a pallet base plate, with a stationary fixture mounted along one edge of the pallet base plate. The stationary fixture defines a plurality of channels for receiving fiber optic cable connectors of the plurality of fiber optic cables, and at least one latching plate for retaining the connectors in the plurality of channels. An oven having an elongated oven opening is provided at a first processing station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: LASTAR, INC.
    Inventors: Sean M. Pons, John M. Ferrell, Eric M. Price, Matthew T. Burkett