Patents by Inventor Robert W. Barlow
Robert W. Barlow 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).
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Patent number: 5018818Abstract: A connector employs a glass sleeve having a ceramic ferrule fixed in one end and containing an optical fiber having its presentation end factory ground. The opposite end of the glass sleeve is formed to receive a fiber during a field installation. The middle portion of the sleeve contains an elastomeric pair which receives the ends of the fibers.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1990Date of Patent: May 28, 1991Assignee: GTE Products CorporationInventors: Robert W. Barlow, Robert W. Boucher, Thomas M. Lynch
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Patent number: 5005942Abstract: A fiber optic splicing system for accommodating optical fibers having similar or distinctly different buffered coating sizes. The system comprises a first pair of housing halves forming a body with opposed ends adapted to receive two optical fiber of a first similar size; a second pair of housing halves forming a body with opposed ends adapted to receive two optical fibers of a second similar size, different from said first size; and a third pair of housing halves forming a body having one end formed to receive one of said first size of optical fiber and another end formed to receive one of said second, different size of optical fiber. Holding means in the form of slidable end caps cooperate with the ends of the housing to apply radial compression thereto to maintain the fibers in position without the use of crimps or adhesives. A center portion of the halves can be formed to accept elastic means for receiving fibers or, alternatively, a hollow sleeve which includes the elastic means therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1989Date of Patent: April 9, 1991Assignee: GTE Products CorporationInventors: Robert W. Barlow, Thomas M. Lynch, Steven E. Swanson
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Patent number: 5005941Abstract: A fiber optic splicing system for accomodating optical fibers having similar or distinctly different buffered coating sizes. The system comprises a first pair of housing halves forming a body with opposed ends adapted to receive two optical fiber of a first similar size; a second pair of housing halves forming a body with opposed ends adapted to receive two optical fibers of a second similar size, different from said first size; and a third pair of housing halves forming a body having one end formed to receive one of said first size of optical fiber and another end formed to receive one of said second, different size of optical fiber. Holding means in the form of slidable end caps cooperate with the ends of the housing to apply radial compression thereto to maintain the fibers in position without the use of crimps or adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1989Date of Patent: April 9, 1991Assignee: GTE Products CorporationInventors: Robert W. Barlow, Steven E. Swanson, Thomas M. Lynch
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Patent number: 4946249Abstract: A fiber optic splicing system for accommodating optical fibers having similar or distinctly different buffered coating sizes. The system comprises a first pair of housing halves forming a body with opposed ends adapted to receive two optical fiber of a first similar size; a second pair of housing halves forming a body with opposed ends adapted to receive two optical fibers of a second similar size, different from said first size; and a third pair of housing halves forming a body having one end formed to receive one of said first size of optical fiber and another end formed to receive one of said second, different size of optical fiber. Holding means in the form of slidable end caps cooperate with the ends of the housing to apply radial compression thereto to maintain the fibers in position without the use of crimps or adhesives. A center portion of the halves can be formed to accept elastic means for receiving fibers or, alternatively, a hollow sleeve which includes the elastic means therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1989Date of Patent: August 7, 1990Assignee: GET Products CorporationInventors: Robert W. Barlow, Thomas M. Lynch, Steven E. Swanson
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Patent number: 4929046Abstract: A fiber optic, remateable splice assembly comprises an elongated housing; a flexible, fiber receiving and positioning unit centrally located within said housing; first and second removable ferrules, one within each end of said housing; and holding means associated with said housing for releasably maintaining said ferrules within said housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1989Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Inventor: Robert W. Barlow
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Patent number: 4900123Abstract: Apparatus for selectively interfacing first optical fibers with second optical fibers including a stationary housing having a connector panel and storage cassettes, and a slideable drawer having a splice tray and a fiber and pigtail take-up enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1988Date of Patent: February 13, 1990Assignee: GTE Products CorporationInventors: Robert W. Barlow, David A. Cooper
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Patent number: 4854661Abstract: A splice cradle for use with fiber optic splices, such splice cradle being useful with many different types of splices and including a base, which holds the fibers in place without constraint, a lid which protects the splice from damage, and a resilient member therebetween which cushions the splice against vibration.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1987Date of Patent: August 8, 1989Assignee: GTE Products CorporationInventors: David A. Cooper, Robert W. Barlow
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Patent number: 4793681Abstract: A splice cradle for use with fiber optic splices to hold such splices in place. Pairs of leaf springs are bowed towards each other to firmly engage a splice inserted therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1988Date of Patent: December 27, 1988Assignee: GTE Products CorporationInventors: Robert W. Barlow, Timmy D. Troutman, David A. Cooper
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Patent number: 4717234Abstract: An in-line attenuator for optical fibers includes an attenuator holder mounted within a housing. The attenuator is mounted in the housing by means permitting the attenuator a degree of movement along the longitudinal axis of the housing to make the attenuator automatically positionable when fibers are mated to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1986Date of Patent: January 5, 1988Assignee: GTE Products CorporationInventors: Robert W. Barlow, Barry J. Opdahl