Patents by Inventor Walter E. Power

Walter E. Power 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).

  • Pushable multi-fiber connector
    Patent number: 10353156
    Abstract: Multi-fiber, fiber optic cable assemblies may be configured so that the terminal ends of the cables have pre-assembled back-post assemblies that include pre-assembled ferrules, such as MPO ferrules that meet the requisite tolerances needed for fiber optic transmissions. To protect the pre-assembled components from damage prior to and during installation, pre-assembled components may be enclosed within a protective housing. The housing with pre-assembled components may be of a size smaller than fully assembled connectors so as to be sized to fit through a conduit. The remaining connector housing components for the multi-fiber connectors may be provided separately and may be configured to be attached to the back-post assembly after installation of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Clearfield, Inc.
    Inventors: John Paul Hill, Walter E. Power, Yuki Nishiguchi
  • Multiport optical fiber terminal
    Patent number: 9400364
    Abstract: A multiport optical fiber connection terminal with a compact footprint has a configuration that allows for easy accessibility and interconnection of cables, while providing several mounting options and including storage space within the terminal. The terminal may include cable connectors that are configured to allow for weather proof installation of pre-terminated fiber optic cables with the terminal ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Clearfield, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Hill, Walter E. Power, Randy Van Horn
  • OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20160202431
    Abstract: An optical fiber connector and method for assembly and use are disclosed. The optical fiber connector is configured to have a small footprint so that the connector may be pushable or pullable through a conduit if use of a conduit may be needed. The connector may include a first number of connector components configured to fit through a conduit, and a second number of connector components that are configured to be installed to the first components, for example, after the connector is pushed or pulled through a conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: John P. Hill, Walter E. Power, Yuki Nishiguchi
  • MULTIPORT OPTICAL FIBER TERMINAL
    Publication number: 20150253527
    Abstract: A multiport optical fiber connection terminal with a compact footprint has a configuration that allows for easy accessibility and interconnection of cables, while providing several mounting options and including storage space within the terminal. The terminal may include cable connectors that are configured to allow for weather proof installation of pre-terminated fiber optic cables with the terminal ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: John P. Hill, Walter E. Power, Randy Van Horn