Patents by Inventor Michael R. Cammarata

Michael R. Cammarata 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).

  • Polishing pad assembly for fiber optic cable connector polishing apparatus
    Patent number: 6641472
    Abstract: An apparatus that mass polishes a variety of fiber optic cable connectors simultaneously. The apparatus includes a plurality of polishing plates, each capable of holding its own polishing film and pad, and having a varying height. The apparatus further includes a plurality of connector fixtures that may receive a variety of connectors at varying angles. Each connector fixture communicates with a corresponding polishing pad. Thus, fiber optic cable connectors having a variety of polished end faces may be provided with the apparatus. The apparatus also eliminates the potential for contamination among polishing films, reduces polishing steps, and saves labor and maintenance costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Ciena Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Boyer, Waqar Mahmood, Keith Chandler, Andrei Cspikes, Michael R. Cammarata
  • Polishing pad assembly for fiber optic cable connector polishing apparatus
    Publication number: 20020160700
    Abstract: An apparatus that mass polishes a variety of fiber optic cable connectors simultaneously. The apparatus includes a plurality of polishing plates, each capable of holding its own polishing film and pad, and having a varying height. The apparatus further includes a plurality of connector fixtures that may receive a variety of connectors at varying angles. Each connector fixture communicates with a corresponding polishing pad. Thus, fiber optic cable connectors having a variety of polished end faces may be provided with the apparatus. The apparatus also eliminates the potential for contamination among polishing films, reduces polishing steps, and saves labor and maintenance costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Boyer, Waqar Mahmood, Keith Chandler, Andrei Cspikes, Michael R. Cammarata