Patents by Inventor Michael Pohnke

Michael Pohnke 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).

  • Device for sealing a coupling unit for an optoelectronic component against contaminants
    Patent number: 6599033
    Abstract: A device for sealing a coupling unit for an optoelectronic component against contaminants includes a sealing element having at least one open end to be introduced into at least one opening of the coupling unit. The at least one open end seals the at least one opening and at least one cavity adjoins the at least one open end. Preferably, the optoelectronic component is an optoelectronic transceiver and the at least one opening receives an optical plug or plug part. The device according to the invention ensures secure sealing of a coupling element and at the same time can be produced in a low-cost and simple way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventor: Michael Pohnke