Patents by Inventor Michael N. Andersen

Michael N. Andersen 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 modules encapsulated by flame retardant silicone
    Patent number: 8676019
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include an optical fiber modules encapsulated by flame retardant encapsulant. According to an example embodiment of the invention, an optical fiber module is provided. The optical fiber module comprises an optical fiber shaped to form one or more loops within the module, and a flame retardant encapsulant covering any exposed portion of the optical fiber. The flame retardant encapsulant is rated UL94 V-1 or better. The loop portion of the optical fiber may be affixed permanently within the module and any exposed surface of the fiber is coated with the encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: OFS Fitel, LLC
    Inventors: Michael N Andersen, Peter Haslov
  • Optical Fiber Modules Encapsulated by Flame Retardant Silicone
    Publication number: 20130016950
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include an optical fiber modules encapsulated by flame retardant encapsulant. According to an example embodiment of the invention, an optical fiber module is provided. The optical fiber module comprises an optical fiber shaped to form one or more loops within the module, and a flame retardant encapsulant covering any exposed portion of the optical fiber. The flame retardant encapsulant is rated UL94 V-1 or better. The loop portion of the optical fiber may be affixed permanently within the module and any exposed surface of the fiber is coated with the encapsulant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: OFS FITEL, LLC
    Inventors: Michael N. Andersen, Peter Haslov