Patents by Inventor Ui-Chin Chien

Ui-Chin Chien 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 connector assembly
    Patent number: 5222169
    Abstract: An optical fiber cable connector assembly includes a first tubular housing (1) and a second tubular housing (2) connected to each other by complementary threads (12) and (211). An alignment ferrule (3) positioned within the inner hollow portions of the first housing (1) and the second housing (2) is provided for enclosing and fastening an optical fiber cable (9) therein, and is associated with a coil spring (4) to provide a resilient bumper effect. The rear portion of the alignment ferrule (3) is dimensioned to extend out of the rear end of the second housing (2) a predetermined distance. A coupling nut (5) is slidable axially around the first housing (1) and the second housing (2) for coupling to a corresponding connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Assignee: Foxconn International, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Chang, Hsin I. Lin, Ui-Chin Chien, I-Li Chien