Patents by Inventor Quentin Wayne Utz

Quentin Wayne Utz 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).

  • Spiral or S-curve strain relief for pulling a fiber optic cable
    Patent number: 8009957
    Abstract: A strain relief for distributing strain along an outer surface of an optical fiber cable is disclosed. The strain relief is shaped to surround and tangentially grip the cable via friction between the outer surface of the cable and an inner surface of the strain relief. The strain relief also includes a pulling eye to protect the cable (and a connector) from pulling force (i.e. strain), water and dust. The strain relief is relatively small, low cost and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: OFS Fitel, LLC
    Inventors: Quentin Wayne Utz, Hongbo Zhang
  • Connector cover for pulling and water resistance
    Patent number: 7869685
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a connector system. The connector system includes a connector cover. The connector-cover has a cap to protect a connector from dust and water and an adapter attached to an optical fiber cable, which is configured to connect to the cap. The dimensions and configuration of the connector-cover allow it to be pulled through conventional conduit (i.e. a 90°-bent, 0.75 inch Schedule 40 conduit).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: OFS Fitel, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Hendrickson, Quentin Wayne Utz, Hongbo Zhang, Kelvin B. Bradley
  • Fiber Optic Cable Pulling Strain Relief
    Publication number: 20100220969
    Abstract: A strain relief for distributing strain along an outer surface of an optical fiber cable is disclosed. The strain relief is shaped to surround and tangentially grip the cable via friction between the outer surface of the cable and an inner surface of the strain relief. The strain relief also includes a pulling eye to protect the cable (and a connector) from pulling force (i.e. strain), water and dust. The strain relief is relatively small, low cost and easy to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: OFS Fitel, LLC
    Inventors: Quentin Wayne Utz, Hongbo Zhang
  • Connector Cover For Pulling And Water Resistance
    Publication number: 20080317415
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a connector system. The connector system includes a connector cover. The connector-cover has a cap to protect a connector from dust and water and an adapter attached to an optical fiber cable, which is configured to connect to the cap. The dimensions and configuration of the connector-cover allow it to be pulled through conventional conduit (i.e. a 90°-bent, 0.75 inch Schedule 40 conduit).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: FURUKAWA ELECTRIC NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Hendrickson, Hongbo Zhang, Quentin Wayne Utz
  • Foldable boat cover
    Patent number: 7418918
    Abstract: Foldable boat covers provide various features including a cover portion which is foldable. Other features include hinges allowing the base structure to be folded. By folding the cover portion, the base structure, or both the cover portion and base structure, the boat may be placed in a garage or on a covered boat lift with a lesser likelihood of the boat cover interfering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Inventors: William Bierbower, Quentin Wayne Utz
  • FOLDABLE BOAT COVER
    Publication number: 20080060570
    Abstract: Foldable boat covers provide various features including a cover portion which is foldable. Other features include hinges allowing the base structure to be folded. By folding the cover portion, the base structure, or both the cover portion and base structure, the boat may be placed in a garage or on a covered boat lift with a lesser likelihood of the boat cover interfering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: William Bierbower, Quentin Wayne Utz