Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Putnam

Stephen M. Putnam 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).

  • Optical fiber spool assembly
    Patent number: 6643444
    Abstract: A technique for storing and managing optical fiber is disclosed. In one embodiment, the technique is realized as an optical fiber spool assembly comprising an inner spool component and an outer housing component. The inner spool component beneficially comprises a first center base section surrounded by a first annular ring section. The outer housing component beneficially comprises a second center base section surrounded by a second annular ring section. An annular optical fiber cavity for retaining an optical fiber is formed when the inner spool component and the outer housing component are assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Digital Lightwave, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Putnam