Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Iwanski

Thomas E. Iwanski 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 coupler assembly
    Patent number: 5450519
    Abstract: There is presented a fiber optic coupler assembly for disposition in an urwater bulkhead, the coupler assembly comprising a hydraulic fitting portion of substantially cylindrical configuration and having first threads on an exterior portion thereof. A first shank portion extends axially from the fitting portion and has formed thereon as an integral portion thereof a collar portion configured as a nut. A second shank portion extends axially from the collar portion, and a hub portion extends axially from the second shank portion and has second threads thereon. A tubular portion extends axially from the fitting portion in a direction opposite from the first shank portion. A bore extends through the tubular portion, fitting portion, first shank portion, second shank portion, and hub portion and is configured to receive known fiber optic terminators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Thomas E. Iwanski, James A. Doucet