Patents by Inventor Sarah E. Goodman

Sarah E. Goodman 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).

  • Fiber optic switch
    Patent number: 4989946
    Abstract: A fiber optic switch is formed using cylindrical or biconic fibers optic connector components for axially aligning pairs of fibers to be switched. The ferrules of the connector are rotatably mounted within an alignment sleeve, such that a pair of fibers in a first ferrule may be rotated relative to a pair of fibers mounted in a second ferrule to effect a bypass switch operation. Various forms of switch actuators, including rotary and linear actuators, are disclosed, along with fail-safe arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Alcatel NA, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Williams, Sarah E. Goodman