Patents by Inventor Michael Kieli

Michael Kieli 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).

  • Optical fiber termination device having cutting means
    Patent number: 4953940
    Abstract: An optical fiber termination device is described which includes first and second housings supported for relative movement therebetween. The first housing supports an optical fiber cable and is insertable into a second housing which supports a cutting device for severing the cable and providing a termination end face. The composite structure is then insertable into a termination housing to provide optical connection with a further optical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Carmen Lanzetta, Jr., Michael Kieli, Guenter Schindler, Russell H. Williams
  • Optical fiber modulator
    Patent number: 4810051
    Abstract: A method of modulating light in a optical fiber is disclosed. Light is launched into a multimode fiber in a restricted group of fiber modes. Disturbances placed in the fiber modulates the light being sent therethrough. The modulated light is received by a detector and may be readily interpreted. This method is especially useful in locations where electronic components may not be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Kieli